So if you guys check out my build thread or instgram (gc22rs) I’ve been doing a ton of chassis and suspension work plus did 5spd swap and drum to disk brake swap. Was just about to get the car aligned and heard a weird noise from my timing area. Long story short my woodruff key slot has enlarged it self almost double so my crank is shot.
So I’ve been looking at my options and would love input.(I’m only looking for 250-300whp max, car is going to be a mountain/auto x car and I’m not trying to break the bank)
Option 1:ej205 swap from jdm website. Looking at 1500+ for motor ecu wiring harness. I know this is going to end up costing nearly 3k+ And I don’t feel like getting into harness merging and all that. Also I then found tuning is limited with the jdm ecu.
Option 2: buy a used outback with H6. Found several for 1500 with higher mileage but at least I’ll have everything I need.
Option 3: buy a new Subaru crank shaft for ej20 ($380) my understanding is they are the same. Replace bearings and I figured spend the extra money on rods (not sure what ones either Manley or maybe stock Subaru ej20 ones? again keep price in mind) and either take out ej22t pistons or aftermarket ones. Also on frssport.com found a full Tomei kit for 15xx$
I like the idea of option 3 because again I’m just running a td04 I’m not looking for crazy power and I can pull the short block out myself and send it to get rebuilt and I don’t have to deal with a ton of wiring issues.. ( I did put the better oil pump and turbo water pump on my block and replaced all gaskets in head and block)
Also if I do build the ej22 I will be doing KillerB oil pan and pickup, sti yellow injectors. I already have a factory wrx header/up pipe/ td04 rotated cold side/ walbro 255kit and FMIC.
I don’t see a lot of people building these ej22 I’m not sure why?! Any and all input is appreciated.
So I’ve been looking at my options and would love input.(I’m only looking for 250-300whp max, car is going to be a mountain/auto x car and I’m not trying to break the bank)
Option 1:ej205 swap from jdm website. Looking at 1500+ for motor ecu wiring harness. I know this is going to end up costing nearly 3k+ And I don’t feel like getting into harness merging and all that. Also I then found tuning is limited with the jdm ecu.
Option 2: buy a used outback with H6. Found several for 1500 with higher mileage but at least I’ll have everything I need.
Option 3: buy a new Subaru crank shaft for ej20 ($380) my understanding is they are the same. Replace bearings and I figured spend the extra money on rods (not sure what ones either Manley or maybe stock Subaru ej20 ones? again keep price in mind) and either take out ej22t pistons or aftermarket ones. Also on frssport.com found a full Tomei kit for 15xx$
I like the idea of option 3 because again I’m just running a td04 I’m not looking for crazy power and I can pull the short block out myself and send it to get rebuilt and I don’t have to deal with a ton of wiring issues.. ( I did put the better oil pump and turbo water pump on my block and replaced all gaskets in head and block)
Also if I do build the ej22 I will be doing KillerB oil pan and pickup, sti yellow injectors. I already have a factory wrx header/up pipe/ td04 rotated cold side/ walbro 255kit and FMIC.
I don’t see a lot of people building these ej22 I’m not sure why?! Any and all input is appreciated.