99 2.2 heads on a 96 block?

[immulmen]

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..

[Fairtax4me]

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.

[idosubaru]

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.

[immulmen]

  On 12/27/2016 at 2:26 AM, Fairtax4me said:

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?

[idosubaru]

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.