Hey all,

I purchased a 99 2.2L about a year ago, and have been saving up to put some work into it. Recently my engine has been tapping (I believe it's the hydraulic lifters that are tapping). This makes me think the person who owned it before didn't take very good care of my baby. The underside metal that sideskirts cover is also all dented, which makes me suspect the previous owner wasn't too good to it.

So anyway, my question is this--I eventually would like to put a turbo in, and do some more mods, this will be part of my senior project for my Mech E major, but as far as now I am just "getting by" with what I can so I will be able to afford it later on. I have 3 years left before I will be attempting any big mods to it, so what should I do with the engine?

If I plan to put in a turbo, I hear the 2.2L engine isn't exactly the best choice? Should I get a new engine, or build a new engine off a 2.5 block? Or should I simply rebuild my current engine?

Any input will be appreciated. I would love to undertake a project like this myself, but if anyone knows of any great place to have engines rebuilt in the Harrisburg or Philadelphia area, please let me know as well.

Looking for prices, time to complete, any information that would be useful, appreciate it...

 

Ya, or you could do what I'm doing, which is find a 95 or so Legacy turbo, and doing a swap, the EJ22T is a fully closed deck and capable of handling more boost than a 2.5 block. Just my .02

 

What would be the price on a swap with that EJ22T engine? And what would you say is going rate on one?

 

Ummm, that's a good question, the guy I'm getting mine from only wants like 500 for it, but that's b/c he's my buddy

 

all 2.2 after 96 have solid lifter
if it has around a 100k miles or more the valve lash might need to be adjusted

 

Valve lash adjustment eh? Not entirely sure if that is something I could easily do myself, or would you suggest a mechanic?

What would it cost, you have any ideas?

--What do you mean by solid lifters?