A few years back I did a lifted 89 GL and put a 1997 Impreza 2.2 engine and 5mt into it. Engine is knocking now and compression is low on a couple cyls.
Being that it's has a 97 2.2, I should be able to put a ej25 in there without much trouble.
I'm having trouble clearly finding the answer to which years are the best "easy" swaps. I'm not concerned with HG issues or anything, it's just a fun car, non-daily.
1997–1999 EJ25D plugs right in? Maybe some slight rewiring/repining of connectors?
98 - 05 EJ251 is a map based engine and needs the Ej22 intake manifold and cam sprockets?
I know this is the 34,254th thread about this but sorting through them all is I appreciate any insights.