wtdash Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Hello, I've searched (probably not enough), but only found info on going from egr or non-egr to non-egr. I'm (hopefully) swapping a '95 EJ22 from a manual into a '98 Outback w/an AT (yes, another bad HG). Will I get a CEL because the EJ22 doesn't have an EGR port for the one on the OB? Is there a work-around for this? I plan on reselling the car, and don't want issues w/codes. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 yes you'll get an EGR code. find an EJ22 with existing EGR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Can I just replace the intake manifold with one w/an EGR? Or do I need a complete engine w/the EGR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 you can do whatever you want...just depends what kind of custom work you want to do. the EGR port threads into the back of the head as well. so if you install an intake manifold with EGR and want to install the other end you'll need to drill and tap the head...most people don't like doing that to a good motor. you can remove the head and replace it with a head that has an EGR port. that seems silly since you're trying to avoid a head job to begin with. another option is to get an intake with EGR and pipe the EGR into the exhaust somewhere (avoiding putting it into the head). that would require some piping and custom work but wouldn't be all that hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I bought a non-egr engine by mistake. I converted it to a egr engine. You'll need a egr head as well as a intake. There is a pipe that goes from the egr @ the intake to the head. I've got a head in a machine shop that is working on drilling an egr port in the non egr head, but is having trouble machining the seat for the pipe. I'll let you know if the shop can drill the port and how they did the seat. Maybe it'll help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSRBIKER Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 MY 2.5 JDM engine was non-EGR and I just swapped my intake over and drilled/tapped the head. I removed the heads anyway and put the new style OEM head gaskets on before the install so drilling/tapping the head wasn't hard. I checked the depth of the port on the old heads and put tape around the drill bit to know when to stop. I went slow, used cutting oil and made sure to clear the drill shavings out once in awhile. I believe the tap was just under $20, let me know if you can't find one and I can sell you mine if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtdash Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Thanks to ALL for your feedback. It's appreciated! Live and Learn...or just read more USMB posts! I've decided to fix the HG in lieu of trying to make the non-egr 2.2 work. Since I'm reselling this car, and if the buyer is from (nearby) WA they'll need to pass inspection - perhaps including a visual -I don't want to 'fubar' this. CCR in CO (I called them about an intake they sell) told me about Jeremy; a Subie mechanic known as 'SubaruGuru'. He works out of Colville, WA 509-684-3384. He's going to repair the HG for $500 - parts/labor/head machining. I already pulled the engine. He told me he worked @ a Subie dealership for 14 years and has done 'hundreds of head gasktes' and lots of 2.2 swaps, so I'm confident that'll I get a good repair. He said the latest/greatest HG takes care of the issue?? Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankosolder2 Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 He told me he worked @ a Subie dealership for 14 years and has done 'hundreds of head gasktes' Just make sure that those hundreds of head gaskets weren't installed on ten cars! Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 MY 2.5 JDM engine was non-EGR and I just swapped my intake over and drilled/tapped the head. I removed the heads anyway and put the new style OEM head gaskets on before the install so drilling/tapping the head wasn't hard. I checked the depth of the port on the old heads and put tape around the drill bit to know when to stop. I went slow, used cutting oil and made sure to clear the drill shavings out once in awhile. I believe the tap was just under $20, let me know if you can't find one and I can sell you mine if you want. Did you do anything at the bottom of the hole for seating of the pipe? That's what the machine shop is wondering about, how to machine the seat for the flared pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSRBIKER Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 The point(taper) of the drill bit makes a perfect seat for the pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screwbaru2 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 The point(taper) of the drill bit makes a perfect seat for the pipe. Thanks, I'll let the shop know this week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmithmmx Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 what are the spec's of your tap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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