SoobGoob Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 the block in my t leg is garbage, blown out from a bad over heat. i will upload pictures soon. is a N/A block the same as the turbo block. i hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I think there are differences such as the open vs closed deck thing maybe, oil misters for the pistons and stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankosolder2 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 the block in my t leg is garbage, blown out from a bad over heat. i will upload pictures soon. is a N/A block the same as the turbo block. i hope. Nope. The turbo block is closed deck, the NA block is open deck. Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 nope, not the same. it probably could work, but i'd be careful about boosting it. the NA blocks are quite solid and handle boost well...for an NA block, i know others that have turboed their NA blocks. and you'll need to address the oil and coolant supply to the turbo, the NA block won't have the oil supply and return lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobGoob Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 well its a 91 i dont belive they had open deck blocks then did they? even the NA here are the pics. tell it to me straight doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Nope, n/a ej22's are all open deck. You can stick one in there, but I would recommend at least putting a set off ej22t pistons in there. They can hold about 300 hp with those pistons and the right tune. Best illustration of block difference that I know of. http://legacycentral.org/library/literature/deck.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 wowsers, that block blew up huh? did it run like that? what caused it? overheating, blown turbo, detonation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobGoob Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 blown turbo+overheating= that mess. what if i got a open deck 2.5 block? would that work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 You'll have to either get custom, or modify the headgaskets. And then you run into the problem of the ej22 heads pumping the compression way up when put onto the ej25. You'd need aftermarket pistons for that. I've got a spare ej22t shortblock that I'd let go pretty reasonable to a good home if interested pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobGoob Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 is there any block i can put on there that is easy to find? and will be just as reliable without swapping pistons ect.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 pay the money for a known good EJ22T. if that's not a good option then look into an NA install, i know people have turboed and supercharged the NA blocks very reliably. myxyphlyx...i still can't get his username straight, i probably know him the best of all the board members...anyway, he ran his 1997 OBS NA with a turbo and nitrous years ago, raced it and loved it. he still owns the car and has the turbo stuff still removed, car is in great shape. i wouldn't push it, but they are very easy to find. start a new thread if an NA block is a better option for you, just need to find someone who's done it, NASIOC may be a place to look if you can't find much here. but i would anticipate some not so friendly remarks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 no joke these are hard to find, that's an understatement. personally i'd probably look around NASIOC for sale forums and see if you can find one, call CCR and then consider a non turbo block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoobGoob Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 thanks for the advice everyone. ill let you know what i find if you are interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 You could maybe post in the parts wanted section on this board and see what happens. You're in an area that has a lot of scoob's so you might find a front clip or something available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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