What engines will fit a version 2

[Zach]

Need a new longblock or complete ej20 engine for a version 2 wrx. Im curious as what my options are in terms of "bolt in fit" so to speak.

I know a v1/v2 longblock/complete would be a direct swap without having to change anything, but would I be able to fit v3/4 v5/6 longblock over and just swap my inlet manifold over? Just wanting to know what my options are as far as direct swap of engine and/or manifold go. thanks!

[Timmah]

I\'m not sure how it would go just swapping manifolds off. I *think* the bolt pattern or something changes between the years.

Could always get a V7 Sti shortblock from Subaru, slap your heads on and drive happy?

[Zach]

Yea I would like to buy like a v3/4 v5/6 and hopefully just have only swap the intake manifold, the bolt pattern changed after 98 I think, but like you im not sure and the internet has so many answers that are not direct enough for me to put faith in. That v7 longblock with v1/2 heads thought, would v1/2 heads bolt on? and would I not need to change engine mounts or waterhose routes etc? that\'s a great alternative though

[titian]

if you can swap the intake manifold. Engine will fit. If it is later version Loom/throttle body/ must be changed onto the "new" intake manifold ICV also requires sorting out. Easy. Done this a few times now.

Nice easy job. :D

[Zach]

 titian said:

if you can swap the intake manifold. Engine will fit. If it is later version Loom/throttle body/ must be changed onto the "new" intake manifold ICV also requires sorting out. Easy. Done this a few times now.

Nice easy job. :D

Thanks titan,By "later version" does that mean any version past like v1-2 or post 98 models? ultimately Im going to ask someone in the Christchurch area who has a hoist and tools enough to do the job to help me install/swap in the engine for $200 or so, so the less work required the better, hence why im going to try stick to "in out" sorta job.

[Zach]

93-98 Phase 1 EJ20 DOHC heads have straight bolt pattern.

99-00 Phase 2 EJ20 DOHC heads have staggered bolt pattern.

so prehaps my options are a v1-v2 complete engine ($1600) from auto parts. a v1-v2 longblock ($1200) from auto parts, and swap my inletmanifold and turbo over. Or any longblock pre 99 and do the intake manifold and turbo swap over.

[Koom]

If I were you I\'d choose a V3/4 STI longblock or failing that an MY97-98 GTB longblock as the heads are much better. Mostly due to not having those horrible, troublesome hydraulic lifters in them. Although the V1-2 lifters aren\'t as bad as the earlier ones.

And then swap your intake and loom etc onto it.

[Zach]

Problem is If I go v3/4 sti longblock Ill have to do huge harness modifications

[Guest]

 Zach']

Problem is If I go v3/4 sti longblock Ill have to do huge harness modifications

[quote name='Koom said:

If I were you I\'d choose a V3/4 STI longblock or failing that an MY97-98 GTB longblock as the heads are much better. Mostly due to not having those horrible, troublesome hydraulic lifters in them. Although the V1-2 lifters aren\'t as bad as the earlier ones.

b]And then swap your intake and loom etc onto it.

[/b]

Nope coz you just bolt your manifold directly onto it so it uses all your sensors/TB etc.

What he said. ^^^^

[Zach]

Really? so I can just drop in a sti longblock and bolt on my manifold and everything just plugs in as they came off? including my tdo5 90* turbo? thought the laters were set up for ihi turbos?

[Guest]

You just need to swap on your manifolds and whatever else it doesnt come with and youre good to go. Subaru=lego.

[rex-leggy]

got to love it

[Zach]

wellill be! that\'s great news, Ill make the call Osaka performance now. Just to clarify, Ill be asking for a v1-2 or v 3-4 sti longblock?

[Guest]

Either or but V3/4 STi would be my pick. Talk to fbssub1 on here see what he has.

[Zach]

sure thing, Osaka stock both, My car is a v2 wrx, so a v3 sti longblock would be pretty neato mod huh

[Guest]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=667922401

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=667865259

Get in touch with Brian. ^^

[Zach]

Mean I got in contact with ffbsub1, hes hooked me up

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