MaddCelt Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I have read about everyone suggesting sawpping the 2.5 for the 2.2. When I mentioned this to my mech and others I am told that it is a serious event as I would have to swap out computers and such. Aside from the engine, what other components would need to be changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Be year specific please. Not a big deal for most 96-99 2.5's. But that's hard to understand until you've done one. Seriousely. It's pretty darn straight forward. But we need to know what year the 2.5 car is and what you're thinking of for a replacement. Mostly about the EGR and EVAP system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 No hands on experience, but I have read a lot to remember that there is no computer swap needed, and no issues, or very minimal issues with wiring harness if swap is done on 96-99 Leggies. After year 99, it won't swap because of computer issues. Something also about a bracket swap to attach the A/C compressor. Use the bracket from the 2.5 on the 2.2 motor. Tons written here on this subject. Check the Search feature on this forum to learn a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaddCelt Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 I have a 98 outback but no engine lined up. I was just curious due to what was told to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davebugs Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 It's actually pretty easy. I have no idea where sanders is though. Please update with a city/state folks like me may recognize. A 95 2.2 is preferred, and 2.2 up to 99 can be used but 06-99 will require a different Ypipe (from the donor car) called a "single port Y-pipe". There may be some vacuum line work dealing withthe EVAP system and there won't be a bracked on the intake for the PS lines - no big deal. No computer swap necessary. Lots here have done it and I've done somewhere between several and many. But do some reading. Lots of good folks here. But most of us prefer to answer specific questions AFTER the OP has taken some time to educate themselves. But really not a big deal. Sounds much worse than it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnceggleston Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 and any one who says you need a computer swap does not know 90s subarus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Plug and play - you take a '95 to '98 EJ22 with EGR (most automatic's) and drop it in. If it's a '96+ engine you need the exhaust header. That's it unless you want to replace the power steering lines because it annoys you that two mounts for them are hanging out in mid-air above the passenger side head. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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