ej22 or sti short block
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ej22 or sti short block
this is my first post so excuse me if i make mistakes,but what shortblock for everday driver,sometime quartermile stuff i have a vf22,sti inj,aps dr500 front mount,walbro fuel pump,up pipe,turbo back exhaust,ecutech,zex nitrous,borla headers(not installed).ej22,or sti 2.5 iam looking for close to 400 hp and low 12s or hi 11s also its in a wagon.or what will it take.thank for all you imput
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Well its up to you, with the ej22 you'll have to replace the pistons to raise the comp ratio back to 8.0:1 thats if you use the wrx heads and obviously its a really strong block....where the 2.5 sti is a direct bolt on with increased comp ratio which if you are running the vf22 should help out i have the sti 2.5 with 03 heads, vf30 and i love it.......well about the 400hp mark you'd probably be better of with the ej22 but i've seen the 2.5 putting out 370whp on pump gas.
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Getting a JDM motor is also an alternative. Spec C engines are very very nice. Of course, depends on what you are doing, but if you are not craving more cc's and want a higher redline, go with the JDM Spec C motors.
I have both. I have Axis uber built EJ22T (2.4L) and 2.0L JDM Spec C.
I have both. I have Axis uber built EJ22T (2.4L) and 2.0L JDM Spec C.
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high revs personally. Less shifting = faster times. I don't drag (yet). But I am tempted by the latest offerings of Crawford. Seems I'll be selling my firstborn to afford a real motor.
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Originally Posted by InfamousDX
Closed deck vs. semi-closed deck is a big argument in your decision. Both seem like VERY suitable upgrades to an ej20 though.
The semi-closed deck motors have proven to be very good for the average and into the above average. But the closed deck is still the choice for the person that wants it all
Well still, the crawford/i-speed 2.6L that's sitting in the X-Wing is only about 4500 dollars right plus another couple grand for ported heads, cams, and valvetrain? I mean, compared to a JDM STI crate engine that would cost the same.... i dunno man somehow the 2.6L sounds like a better bang for the buck
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