So there's this guy...
12-27-2002, 10:16 PM
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So there's this guy...
who a long-distance friend of mine knows who told her tonight that he slapped a JDM STi EJ22 in his '96 Impreza L. What are the differences between the EJ22 and a turbo'ed EJ25 or USDM EJ20 so she can go look under the hood and then smack him around about it. (She doesn't really believe him yet. He also says his mommy is going to import him a RHD STi and get this... convert it to LHD, instead of waiting a few more months and saving 15k by getting the US version. Whacko.)
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12-27-2002, 10:53 PM
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They print EJ## on the block, so that would be step one... look for the EJ22... Looking into the engine bay from the front of the car I think it is on the Front/Left part of the block. It would be tough to tell by just looking if it was real though. I would guess look for red intake manifold and STi logo on the oversized intercooler, but those are both mods lots of people have done to other motors so I don't really know what to look for to be sure or not. Maybe there is some difference in the appearance of the N/A vs Turbo heads?!
12-27-2002, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by StankFootZ
They print EJ## on the block, so that would be step one... look for the EJ22... Looking into the engine bay from the front of the car I think it is on the Front/Left part of the block. It would be tough to tell by just looking if it was real though. I would guess look for red intake manifold and STi logo on the oversized intercooler, but those are both mods lots of people have done to other motors so I don't really know what to look for to be sure or not. Maybe there is some difference in the appearance of the N/A vs Turbo heads?!
They print EJ## on the block, so that would be step one... look for the EJ22... Looking into the engine bay from the front of the car I think it is on the Front/Left part of the block. It would be tough to tell by just looking if it was real though. I would guess look for red intake manifold and STi logo on the oversized intercooler, but those are both mods lots of people have done to other motors so I don't really know what to look for to be sure or not. Maybe there is some difference in the appearance of the N/A vs Turbo heads?!
12-27-2002, 11:05 PM
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As far as I remember the I've seen the stamp in pretty much the same spot on all EJ series motors I've ever looked at. Also, the could have an USDM EJ22T block with different heads, or stock heads, or maybe stock or same as 22b turbo... I have no idea how to tell if it is true STi. Have they even made an STi with EJ22 since the 22b? I am out of the loop.
12-27-2002, 11:06 PM
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Originally posted by kellie
Quit talking about me behind my back. Grrrr....
Quit talking about me behind my back. Grrrr....
12-27-2002, 11:08 PM
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Originally posted by StankFootZ
As far as I remember the I've seen the stamp in pretty much the same spot on all EJ series motors I've ever looked at. Also, the could have an USDM EJ22T block with different heads, or stock heads, or maybe stock or same as 22b turbo... I have no idea how to tell if it is true STi. Have they even made an STi with EJ22 since the 22b? I am out of the loop.
As far as I remember the I've seen the stamp in pretty much the same spot on all EJ series motors I've ever looked at. Also, the could have an USDM EJ22T block with different heads, or stock heads, or maybe stock or same as 22b turbo... I have no idea how to tell if it is true STi. Have they even made an STi with EJ22 since the 22b? I am out of the loop.
12-27-2002, 11:11 PM
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Originally posted by StankFootZ
I thought most of the 22bs were sold outside of Japan?!
I thought most of the 22bs were sold outside of Japan?!
Uuuuuuhhhh... maybe. I dunno. But he did say STi, not 22B, although he may not know the difference. Either way, an imported EJ22 would kick ****, and spotting a guy with an alligator mouth and gecko *** would be even cooler, hahaha!
12-27-2002, 11:20 PM
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Originally posted by StankFootZ
22b is the only "STi" I can think of that uses an EJ22... but like I said, I am out of the loop.
22b is the only "STi" I can think of that uses an EJ22... but like I said, I am out of the loop.
12-27-2002, 11:27 PM
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Originally posted by StankFootZ
I would like RS-T with EJ22 block... but I am poor so I will just play with my gameboy instead.
I would like RS-T with EJ22 block... but I am poor so I will just play with my gameboy instead.