help... what engine should i use
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help... what engine should i use
hey everyone, thanx for the help. i have a '93 1.8 L AWD. i really want to build it up and i'm thinking that the best way to get the most out of it is to ditch the engine and go with a new one. but i'm having trouble deciding what engine to get. the 2 that i'm looking into are the ej25 from the RS's, or the ej20 form a WRX. but i'm stuck! so heres where i need help. and lemme know if i'm wrong with my logic. the ej25 isn't turboed but it is a bigger engine, and if internals are done, then would put off a lot of power and if i do turbo it later, then it would be a beast. but, the ej20 is already turboed and can still put out a lot of power. what would you recomend???
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Check here www.i-speedusa.com , www.gruppe-s.com , http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/foru...php?forumid=87 ; use for basic-detailed information.
#4
I'd just sell your car and use that extra money to buy either an RS or WRX. Save yourself alot of work and headaches. Probably cost you about the same when its all said and done. (well for an RS at least)
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From: Elkton, Virginia
Car Info: 1998 Subaru Impreza L 2.2
Those links listed above will tell you a lot more than I can ever tell you. However, it's my reasoning that although you can turbocharge the 2.5 liter RS engine, it is open deck meaning that the EJ20T will be more reliable since it, I think, has a closed deck. Taking price into consideration, the 2.5L swap will be cheaper, but if you are thinking of going turbo, it would probably be cheaper just to go ahead and get the turbo EJ20 motor.
-Charles-
-Charles-
#7
I agree, if you want to go turbo use the EJ20. The EJ25 has a higher compression ratio so you would have to run low boost if you wanted to keep it somewhat reliable. Not to mention thats another can of worms your opening when you decide to turbo an EJ25 along with an engine swap.
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