Engine swap question

[mdjdc]

I have two 92 ej22 engines that run really well. The question I have is, can the harness from a newer 22 or a 2.5 be swapped onto that motor so that I can drop the engine into a 97 outback? Just curious. It looks like it is doable, but I wanted to see if anyone has done it. I have several harnesses, so that is not an issue for me.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Mike

[86BRATMAN]

Use the sensors off of the outback, I've done a 91 into 95, both ej22's. The problem you're going to face is the egr system, as its non-existant on the 92.

[mdjdc]

Thanks and the guy is just going to have to deal with the egr CEL. He really doesn't care as he threw a rod bearing and he wants the car back.

[Fairtax4me]

The important parts will all swap over with the intake manifold. Put the 97 manifold on the 92 engine, move the harness with it. The only other sensor I can think of that you might have to swap is the temp sensor.

You will need the dual port Y pipe though.

 

EGR shouldn't be that hard to trick. EGR has been a hot topic lately and there was a great idea in one thread to just run a hose from the EGR port on the manifold over to the intake box.

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showpost.php?p=1152600&postcount=10

 

Otherwise, GD has detailed instructions on how to drill out the port in the head.

[86BRATMAN]

he's replacing am ej25 with the ej22, intake manifolds won't swap