immulmen Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Tried to search but got conflicting results. Will a 99 2.2 heads work on a 96 block? The head gasket part numbers are not the same so I am thinking no.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Short answer is yes. Match head gaskets to the heads if installing on a 2.2 block. If using a 2.5 block use head gaskets for the turbo 2.5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Yeah it can be done. I think you need to modify the headgasket or get one compatible for this swap if cometic or six star make one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immulmen Posted December 27, 2016 Author Share Posted December 27, 2016 Short answer is yes. Match head gaskets to the heads if installing on a 2.2 block. If using a 2.5 block use head gaskets for the turbo 2.5. I should have added, both are 2.2l. Any problem with the 96 bolting to the 99 trany? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 no problems, it'll bolt right up. you'll have 4 fasteners instead of 8, but those 4 line up just fine. it basically attaches like a 1998 and earlier engine, rather than a 1999, no big deal. the main issue is that you're bolting Phase II heads to a Phase I block and need to be careful of the holes lining up properly. it's been like 10 years since i've done it so i don't recall specifics. you would want to ask which headgasket to use. maybe it's a non issue in this case or with EJ22's, but i'm uncertain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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