recoil87

OK so here we go.
Second Subaru Owned
First Swap Attempted...

Starter:

-1994 Impreza L AWD
-1.8 Stock Everything
-5 Speed

Intentions:
300WHP Daily Driver

- 1997 Ej22E Swap (Maintaing Cali Carb)
- Full Port and Polish
- APC Cam and Crank
- Wiesco Pistons and Rods
- Crawford Performance Package
Pulley, Air Intake Setup, High Pressure Gasket Kit
8mm Thermal Wires, and Plugs.
- Gates Belt
- Custom UEL w/Full 2.5 to 3.5 Out Catback
- Full Integrated Race Gauges
- Front and Rear Tower Braces
- KYB ExcelGs All Around
- Exedy Springs
- RS Front and Hood
- Falkens
- LED Replacement on every light possible

and later on a td05 turbo setup with front mount...

And ...so on....

Just wanted to start up and write up. Been planning this project for quite some time now so this will go semi quick and progress will be updated as much as possible.
Done my fair share of research so I won't be asking obvious questions I could nearly research myself. This is just a journal and really a suggestion box for other owners. Thank you ahead of time for any helpful advice given. That said.

I know my swap options and I know the 2.2 is a long way from 300 to the wheels but its not impossible. Don't wanna best any Debbie downers...I have the time..have the money...and really I'm just an enthusiast out for fun and a sh%& eating grin hear our rumble pur along....

Dan at Crawford Performance in San Diego CA is a friend.I used to work on his overhead garage doors. When his silver spec c was killing it on time attack circuit. He's gonna be guiding me a lot in this project.He's putting together a lil 2.2 Package deal for me lol with EJ parts around the shop...cant wait.

Tomorrow morning I'll give a walk around pic show of the starter for now I have the swap motor pic on my tablet so I'll post that to see if I remember how to attach stuff.
Good night to all the fans in the house . More details and updates to come soon..."salute"

What I started with...

recoil87

Going to pick n pull tomorrow for a more closer look at this engine. It showed up in the yard on December 17th. And looklooks to have taken a head on impact with a tree. Core support and radiator is pushed into the timing belt cover and cracked it....the oil pan is crumpked. I looked for major damage but couldnt see nothing major. They just totalled it out for the frame damage I'm guessing.
...The tranny is already gone so that's awesome for removal.

There is also two ej25s in the yard I might have to take a look around and see what I can get off them. ANY SUGGESTIONS?

They only charge 179.99 for for the entire engine.
Not including any accesories .... Block, Distributor, Coils, Intake, Heads, Pulleys, Throttle body, air box intake and other stuff is included. I know a lot from the ej18 is exchangeable with the ej22 but a list of what I could use would be awesome....



Anyone know a source for in dash gauge setups does anyone? Want it to look integrated and not tweakified....
Oil Temp...Oil Pressure and Boost I'm guessing...

recoil87

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here are some picks of the 2.2 at the junk yard ...took me about 2 hours and she is ready to pull soon as I got 189.99$$$
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recoil87

Got a nice stocl exhaust and a set of WRX Rims and Painted them Gun Metal...

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recoil87

let me know what you guys think so far....????

(UPDATE)
Have a new set of 195 60R 15s on the WRX Rims now New pics to come tomarrow....
Still waiting on money to get my swap going....

ANY suggestions will be greatly appreciated...THanks!

Justin

ScottyPPP

Slightly confused, are you running this N/A?

recoil87

Going to build the 2.2 for boost!!!! Sorry I didnt clarify about boost later on.
Really want to focus on the motor and beefing it up and getting her ready for boost.

eventually going to get a nice td05 setup with a front mount....

recoil87

I figured I could get around 220-250 out of the ej22 w/ out boost.

ScottyPPP

Ah ok, there was no info on turbo choice etc so wondered if it was N/A

recoil87

any suggestions??? let me know>>>????

scoobyboy1

iTrader: (16)

Think you need to send this guy a private message if you need any tuning advice on the N/A subaru engine https://www.scoobynet.com/member.php?u=86334

Very knowledgeable when it comes to Subaru's!!!

recoil87

i got a question...i was planning on doing a ej22 swap into my gc6 1.8 impreza...BUT TODAY i came across a ej25d in an outback with a 5 speed for dirt cheap.... and it can be mine in a matter of days... please tell me what would be involved in swaping a ej25d motor and tranny into a impreza L 1994?
ill be able to take all wiring and ecu and everything its preety much being given to me for a parts car....

recoil87

Well my father in law gave me a Set of Pioneer 6.5 Speakers for my Fronts and Pioneer Deck with AUX and USB...also just gave me a 10" Xplod (lol) sub with a 500w Alpine Amp....thank you pops. Nice addition to my subie Ill take some pics tomarrow moring .sorta stoked on my new tunes....never had a nice stereo in my car before so Im blasting it LOL!!!

recoil87

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

In dash and UK OEM was Lamco gauges in the Classic shape, not sure if you can still get them new or not, they are becoming extremely rare to find, they come in either a centre console or dash top pod depending on model year/ dash type.

I have a set of 4 that took me in the region of 2yrs waiting and watching to get my hands on, then just like buses 2 sets came up one after the other, they're expensive too probably looking at around $300 for a set including pod 2nd hand, IF you can find some.

recoil87

Well the time has come just found out I'm going to pick up my EJ22 project motor next weekend. I'm ecstatic!!! Trading Two 12" Subs and a 1000w Amp...











Trading for 2 12" Subs and 1000w Amp...not bad for some stuff thats been lying around in a shed...

recoil87

Modifications To Come

Drivetrain

1997 EJ22 Block and Heads
1994 EJ18 Intake Manifold and Sensors
12lb lightweight flywheel
Stage 1 clutch
COBB light weight pulley
ARP Stud Kit
Forged Rods
Lightened and Balanced Crank
Cold Air Intake
EJ22 Exhaust
Aftermarket HiFLo Muffler

Exterior

JDM Corners
15" 04 WRX Outback Gold Rims
98 Outback Rear Disc Brakes (Conversion)
Red Mud Flaps
Stickers +30HP

Eventually Drak Grey Paint for Macco or SOmething Like that

sunny1989

not a bad deal swapping some speakers for the EJ22! I'd be inclined to keep it looking like a stock L.. make a great sleeper..

recoil87

Yep My idea exsactly...Kinda wanna go for this look...

recoil87

Well went to pick up the engine today! Had to take out my back seats but I got her to the shop!

Ill take a bunch of pics tomarrow after work when I get it on the stand and parts organized...

recoil87

Here we go with the engine tear down the day has finally come to get her started...











Thats it for today...I work on a 580 acre Cattle Ranch in Northern California so I saty busy all day Mon- Fri...the weekends are going to be my time to make this baby shine... Hopefully Ill have an hour or two everyday after work to tear the block down and get her all stripped and ready for the TANK...hopefully make her look something like this soon!!!

*matthewturb2000*

iTrader: (11)

Haha look at rstwats profile,

recoil87

what am I looking at?

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recoil87

So I made some progress after work in the teardown...



Someone really has taken care of this motor obviously











And here is a picture of the donor car I will hopefully be getting. New 5 Speed HD Transmisison

recoil87

soon as I get to the swap Im really going to need some help from you guys if you can check back in on this thread from time to time members Id really be appreciative...Maybe throw a few bucks some peoples way for helping talk me threw it...keep in touch

recoil87

Well step by step right .... cleaned up valve cover and painted them primer to get them ready for that STi Red Engine Paint

ScottyPPP

You're keeping the SOHC heads?