jarl

Good advise... My only concern going for a '95 is the lower power/torque output. I'm just speculating here, but I'm afraid the large mass of the car ('99 Outback Wagon Ltd.) will force me to use a heavier right foot than I would need if I go with a later MY. According to what I have found, the difference in power between the '95 and '98 EJ22 is 10% (~14 HP), and since I'm already giving up some 20 HP from going from an EJ25 to an EJ22 I may end up suffering in daily traffic. Are these concerns unfounded?

Allright... so the picture IS that rosy after all I guess some of the threads I saw were from people installing an AT on an MT vehicle or viceversa, but if things are as simple as you say it should be a no-brainer. The only question left is, given the engines I have seen at Car-Part.com, which year to use. I understand the '97-'98 are interference engines, while the previous years are not, but is this something normal users should worry about? '97-'98 are also more powerful and slightly more efficient too, from what I have read. Do you guys have any preference? [edit] One last question: I assume '95 were pre-OBDII engines. Is there any problem with that?

So... I have tried to compile the information I need to replace my '99 Outback' EJ25D with an earlier EJ22, but there is so much *conflicting* information this is quickly getting ugly. I have read somewhere else that I can remove the EJ25D and throw in the EJ22 just carrying over the EJ25D intake manifold and flexplate, and -depending on the year of the 2.2- using the original or the donor's Y pipe. Now I'm reading that some 2.2 don't have the EGR pipe, that I may need to replace the ECU, that the starter motor may not work, etc. So, what's the real story? This thread talks about an EJ25D to EJ22 swap and paints things very nice, but I wonder if because of the MY ('99 vs '96) something may have changed. I just want to replace the engine with one that works, but I don't want to mess with ECUs or mess too much with modifications. If anything, I like to get more MPG out of the swap (and keep using regular fuel). I hope it's not too much to ask... BTW: WJM... if you see this could you let me know? I have a question regarding one of your posts, but I can't seem to be able to find how to send a PM