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Corky, I don't know why you had problems doing your 1.8 to 2.2 conversion. We've seen a lot, and Rick says it's the easiest conversion there is. Same wiring harness, same ECU, same intake manifold. The EJ18 doesn't have a knock sensor like the EJ22, but the EJ18 ECU doesn't recognize a sensor anyway. Now, if you try to put a '96 or later EJ22 into a '93 EJ18, I can see the possibility of some issues, but a '90-94 EJ22 should be a direct bolt in. BTW, the transmission is controlled by a completely different unit. Basically, the only 2 things they share is the TPS and temp sensor. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

To add to what Staplecheese said...if a dealer is relatively new, say less than 5 years in the Subaru business, most of them actually don't have any resources to even look up the parts. Not even books. And all the new stuff is exclusively on a proprietary computer program which uses Mac only! We used to get free 2-3 yr old parts books from one of the dealers locally so we could keep up on the new stuff and order intelligently. Not any more . I made myself a computer program to keep track of the new stuff we order regularly, so I can get it even from the people who haven't sold Subie parts for 17 years. And here's my gripe...if one calls a Subaru dealer and asks for something that's for a '90 EJ22 engine, wouldn't you think that the parts person would have some idea what model car that engine came in???? Hell, no! Me: "I need a set of head gaskets for an EJ22." Idgit: What's that? Me: "It's an engine." Idgit: What model was that in? Me: "A Legacy." Idgit: What year exactly? Me: "It doesn't matter." Idgit: Well, I need to know the year in order to look it up. Me: I cultivate relationships with experienced parts people in all the dealers! Naturally, we have to buy from dealers a lot, because many of the parts we need aren't even available from the original manufacturer yet. I almost cried when I wrote an $1100 check last week for 8 lousy sets of bearings!! You'd think I'd be used to it after 10 years, but that really hurt. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Extremely reliable. If you do the 2 things every Sube owner must (change oil religiously, and never, ever, under any circumstances let it overheat), it should run as long as the non-turbo version. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

WA, you're right about that! Their version of a "rebuild" is to buy a new shortblock and put all your other stuff on it. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

If they left the rod bearing off, they should redo the job at NO CHARGE!!!! That's criminal, and terminally stupid. Also, the crank and that rod are trash now. Expensive boat anchor Try to get in the touch with either SOA Customer Service and especially the District Service Manager. Loud stereo or not, that engine was trashed as soon as you started it. Incidentally, these engines bear no resemblance whatsoever to Chevys, or another other American made engines. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

OK, guys. Here's some clarification for those who are asking. I'm not saying you can't use any other year but '95, but it's the one with the least hassle: Prior to '95 the EJ22 left head did not have an EGR port. ('93 and '94 did have a place to drill and tap however.) '95 EJ22 had an EGR as did years after that, BUT the exhaust ports went from dual to single in '96. The EJ25 exhaust system is dual port, so it won't match properly to a single port head. Also, the wiring on the '95 intake manifold plugs into the EJ25 wiring harness with no modifications and no ECU changes. It's a '95 EJ22 and a '95 intake manifold. (I don't drink anything that has "Fat" in the name ) And, remember guys, I learned dang near everything I know (about Subarus anyway from Rick. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Very cool. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Hey! I was born and raised in St. Pete!!!!!!!!! Still go back to visit friends and what family I have left there. Even my ex. His stepdaughter has a '93 Loyale. Nice to know my old stompin' grounds are represented. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Automatic transmission or not, that car is great! I drive a '92 Legacy Turbo Touring Wagon LE, just about to turn 200K. The engine is practically indestructible, the suspension is beefy but handles exceptionally well, and man, does it love the highway! At $1,000, it's a steal if it's in any kind of decent condition. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

OMG!! Some of those prices are literally highway robbery!!! I heartily recommend finding a good import parts store that can get oem and oem-quality parts, items like oil pumps. Here in Denver, Import Parts Warehouse is excellent, and they even have a decent idea of what Subaru gets what. I'm not sure they're online, but I do know that they will ship, and their prices are quite reasonable. (They're the only place we can get EA71 valve cover gaskets anymore). On the other hand, consider this: we won't use aftermarket parts as most of you know. Recently, I got an email that stated "Boy, you guys sure make bank on your engines". Well, if you consider that many of the parts we use are dealer items ONLY, not even available from the manufacturer yet (or anymore), we ain't exactly gettin' rich here. Many of the checks I write to the dealer make me sick. But, we aren't going to compromise on quality if we're going to offer a decent warranty and stand behind it. Just my nickels worth. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com ps: I wish someone would bring me coffee in the morning!

Not that we would use aftermarket anyway, but take it from me...there are NO aftermarket pistons, rings, or even a gasket kit for this engine yet. We can't even get the rings from NPR yet, and they are the manufacturer! Ditto on most of the bearings and other parts. You'll need to go to the dealer for just about everything...sorry. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

NOT!!!! They don't even lap and seat the new valves! The advice we give is: 1) Drive as you normally would, AND 2) Don't baby the engine, AND 3) Vary the engine speed during the first 3,000 miles. Even at a steady 80mph, your rpms are going to vary due to the varying load on the engine. ANY stopping and starting is varying the rpms, right? Don't stress about it. AND 4) Keep an eye and your oil and coolant. Even brand new cars can use fluids while breaking in. A big reason for an oil change at 1,000 miles is just to give everything a good checkover, make sure everything's alright. Redlining is not recommended. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

A BFH, dead blow of course. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

You people are sick and twisted Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

You'd be far better off finding another Turbo Legacy than trying to do this swap. You also have to change the rear diff, exhaust, fuel system including fuel pump, etc, etc, etc. ALL the wiring changes as well. If you've had that car for awhile, you know that practically nothing, including body parts, crosses over from the NA Legacy to the Turbo Legacy. It's huge PITA. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Corky, We've sold quite a few EJ22s for Impreza swaps. Now, not having actually done one myself, I can only rely on what I've been told. The engine wiring harness (part of the intake assembly) is different, but should connect just fine with the main wiring harness. It probably makes a difference that the ones we've done have been pre-'96 too. Plus anything was not a North American model will NOT just swap in, no matter what anybody tells you. The ECUs are different, the wiring is different, etc. Now you've got me curious...I want to investigate this further and find out what years will swap with what. But, I think that I still maintain that this is the easiest upgrade EJ swap there is. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Jon, You are looking at the easiest swap there is, because Subaru actually designed it that way. The only REAL difference between the 1.8 and the 2.2 is the bore. The stroke is the same, the block is the same otherwise, the heads are the same except for the smaller piston-to-head area. They use the same internals, the same oil pump, water pump, etc. They're so similar that we have to store our EJ18 heads in a different area so they don't get accidentally mistaken for EJ22s. Frankly, the gas mileage is better with the EJ18...a point you might want to consider. You will need the EJ22 manifold: the EJ18 doesn't fit the EJ22 engine right. The ECU, sensors, wiring, etc, all connect up if you're within the same range of years. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Vicky, You must remember...for mud, you need rain (or snow). We don't get enough here to make a decent mud puddle, let alone a mud playground! Of course, the very day I decide to wash, wax and otherwise pretty up my car, the heavens will open and we'll have 3" of rain or 3' of snow! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Hey! I recognize a couple of those guys and their cars!! Sorry I didn't make it...but it would take me at least 3 days just to clean up my car :-\ Glad everyone had fun. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com (ps: who's that young guy with the turbo Legacy with a parrot on the front? )

'90 thru '96 EJ22s are non-interferential. Everything after that is interferential. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Actually, pepper (about a MacDonalds thingy's worth) is an excellent and non-damaging way to temporarily stop a radiator leak. Note, I said radiator leak. This will not help bad intake manifold gaskets or hoses however. It won't hurt anything either. No major flushing required when you do put a new radiator in. Believe me, a new radiator is a whole lot cheaper than fixing the damage that stop leak stuff does to the entire cooling system! Subaru radiators and cooling systems do NOT like stop leak products. Pepper may be an "old school" fix, but the new fangled stop leaks are death to your beloved Subie! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

I apologize in advance for probably putting this in the wrong place. Colorado Component Rebuilders is about to have our 10th anniversary. Just wanted to says thanks to everyone who has supported us in whatever way! Hope to be a contributing member to this forum for a long time! Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

I apologize in advance for probably putting this in the wrong place. Colorado Component Rebuilders is about to have our 10th anniversary. Thanks to all here who have supported us in whatever way! I hope to be a contributing member of this honorable forum for a long time to come. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

It is really common for fuel injectors on Legacys to go bad. The shaking is probably the easiest symptom to point you in that direction. Used or remanned are fine. New are ridiculously expensive and may not last any longer than used. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com

Code 1507 is a faulty idle solenoid. Also, the connections might simply be corroded. Emily http://www.ccrengines.com