Right then, next year i'm planning to give to car hopefully alot more power.
I'm a mechanic so engine building isn't an issue, what is though is what route to go down.
Whats considered the best and most reliable for a daily driver?

2.0 stroked out to 2.1 or 2.2 ect, I presume this should only be done with a closed deck block, forged internals ect...

OR

2.5 bottom with a 6 speed box, forged internals ect

Was looking at at least 400 bhp but I know the gearboxes in the turbo 2000 wagons are made of toffee lol

Any advice and comments are welcome

Cheers

 

closed deck ej22 block stroked to 2.35 with forge internals and you will have a bullit proof 500+bhp engine

fit either a 5speed PPg gear set or a 6 speed gearbox

 

whats the ej22 fitted to?

 

depends your planned bhp plan?? cdb not absolutely nessasary...

2.1 semi closed deck block 475bhp perfect.

 

The legendary 22B

 

ej22t usdm sohc legacy turbo

 

Just done a quick search, 1k for the block minimum
and thats if I can find one lol

 

hi sorry to muscle in on convo.
i have a series mcrae impreza wanting around at least 300 bhp does any 1 know wots needed to gain this many thanks in advance.

 

EJ22 blocks are like rocking horse sh1te. Much easier to get a EJ25 with forged internals. 6 speed newage box or 5 speed PPG and your all set. There was a Lateral built short block for sale on both here and 22B

 

try some of the subaru dealers in the states as some may still have them in stock

 

The original open deck block is plenty strong enough for 400 bhp. A 2.1 will give you more torque and better spool and won't cost any more to build than a 2 litre.

 

arrrrrrrrrrrrrrghhhhh!!!!!!

So many options and sooooo many good opinions!

Which block then, the EJ22 or the EJ22T? seem two EJ22 engines on fleabay but they're none turbo jobbies.

Any ideas on cost Alan bearing in mind I can build this myself, just need all the bits
and info as to what would need doing to the block, any machining ect....

 

Speak to Mark @ Lateral performance for all the parts/advice needed for yr build . as you are building it yr self