swap 2.5 for 2.2 in 97 outback

[wiwrx]

Can you explain a little better what you are trying to do. From what I gather it's put a 2.2 non-EGR into your 98 Outback right?

 

Drilling and tapping for the EGR was pretty easy, you just have to take your time and have the right tap...I have the tap if you want to buy it for half what it costs since I doubt I'll ever use it again, or have a local machine shop do it for you.

 

You are correct.

 

All of the stuff (car w/ 2.5 in it and 2.2l) is at my parents garage not in front of me. I would be tapping the intake manifold correct? or both intake and head? do the parts need to be removed?

 

Is there no way to make this work without the egt ... I mean is it really worth the trouble, wouldn't it just put up a cel?

[pearlm30]

To Junkus

Still waiting for your 2.2 swaping pictures. It will be agreat help!!!

Thanks

[outbackusjunkus]

To Junkus

Still waiting for your 2.2 swaping pictures. It will be agreat help!!!

Thanks

 

Still running strong...never threw a code. After the swap, erased the pics because I didn't think anyone would want to see them. Expected problems...but only things thing that didn't line up was the fuel line brackets (where they attach to the intake). Good enough, I left 'em. Keep the 2.5 flywheel and ac bracket, and like that annoying commercial, you're "good to go". I'll re-take some pics this weekend AND POST, have loaned out the car. Remember, I used a 95 at motor so exhaust and egr were a breeze. No offense to the 2.5 lovers out there (I know you're sensitive, like your head gaskets), but best thing that ever happened to this car. Power is fine (never was a sports car), and milage is finally in the upper 20's. What can I say.

[outbackusjunkus]

To Junkus

Still waiting for your 2.2 swaping pictures. It will be agreat help!!!

Thanks

 

Here are the pics...sorry for the delay. Pics include installed 2.2 motor, the fuel line mounts that don't line up, and the ac bracket (from 2.5) mounted on the 2.2. These are as big as the site will allow...let me know if you need any other angles. Thanks again to all that helped with this, would not have attempted this swap otherwise (and the "Deer Hunter" would parts by now). Best forum of all time...