EJ20 into 90's Impreza conversion on a budget.
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The more reliable sources of information I've been able to dig up regarding the strength of the drivetrain seem to be well summarized in the following quote. The knowledgable folks from I-Speed that have much experience with these swaps also mirror these statements.
That being the case I would rather not shell out thousands of dollars for something that's basicly not going to do much good in the end and just end up being alot more labor and hassle. If it breaks I'll attempt to address the issue at that time.
The general ideal of the stage one of the project:
1) really used 5MT AWD 93-95 Impreza L (<$1,000)
2) used EJ20 w/ ECU/harness and crossmember. (~$1,000)
3) used TD04/Intercooler. ($?)
5) used HKS downpipe/uppipe + ghetto ass catback ($?)
6) possibly an used Subaru OEM wheel/brake upgrade (WRX/RS?).
Am I missing anything important?
I've got the STi and I plan on keeping it for a few years so I'm not looking for the ultimate street car with this car but hoping for more of a learning experience and something I won't mind thrashing. I'm not even sure I'll be registering the vehicle for street use.
The structure and strength of the transmission is realtively unchanged since the 1993 Imprezas (not necessarily a good thing). There are some exceptions though: the turbo Legacies had a more uniform metal composition in the gears while the new STi comes with a robust 6-speed. Other than that, the gear strength is almost the same.
The general ideal of the stage one of the project:
1) really used 5MT AWD 93-95 Impreza L (<$1,000)
2) used EJ20 w/ ECU/harness and crossmember. (~$1,000)
3) used TD04/Intercooler. ($?)
5) used HKS downpipe/uppipe + ghetto ass catback ($?)
6) possibly an used Subaru OEM wheel/brake upgrade (WRX/RS?).
Am I missing anything important?
I've got the STi and I plan on keeping it for a few years so I'm not looking for the ultimate street car with this car but hoping for more of a learning experience and something I won't mind thrashing. I'm not even sure I'll be registering the vehicle for street use.
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they are wrong about the 5 speeds.. while the design is similar (as much as you can say any 5 speed design in the same car family is similar) the trannies in say a 2.5Rs and WRX are slightly diff to those in say a 2WD L and diff again slightly to those in a AWD L .. but if your not shootin g for high power levels you should be fine... i know for a fact the legacy turbo trannies were diff from normal legacy trannies.
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Originally posted by Zate
then get a 98 2.5 RS (around 5-8K) and drop the EJ20 into it... the tranny and drivetrain will do ok with a 227 HP engine in it..i wouldnt beef it up too much though.. or drive it with too much prejudice.. you'll need STi or upgraded stuff if your going for alot more power. A 2.5 RS.. interior stripped out to race weight and a WRX engine would be a nice solid 13 second car i would imagine.. be great for autox or road course with some suspension work.
I'd rather buy a used L for < $1000 a 2.2 for less than $500 and spend the rest of the $6-8K on drive train / EM and suspension... 350 HP and 2600-2700 lbs = mucho fun
then get a 98 2.5 RS (around 5-8K) and drop the EJ20 into it... the tranny and drivetrain will do ok with a 227 HP engine in it..i wouldnt beef it up too much though.. or drive it with too much prejudice.. you'll need STi or upgraded stuff if your going for alot more power. A 2.5 RS.. interior stripped out to race weight and a WRX engine would be a nice solid 13 second car i would imagine.. be great for autox or road course with some suspension work.
I'd rather buy a used L for < $1000 a 2.2 for less than $500 and spend the rest of the $6-8K on drive train / EM and suspension... 350 HP and 2600-2700 lbs = mucho fun
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all over Nasioc and autotrader ... tons of 98s available for 8-10K..
hell you can get 99/2000 for low 9's and 10K.
I did an awful lot of looking around a few months back for one. a 98 with $3000 worth of extras (full suspension and ver6 body kit) was going for $10K ..i had 4 to choose from.
hell you can get 99/2000 for low 9's and 10K.
I did an awful lot of looking around a few months back for one. a 98 with $3000 worth of extras (full suspension and ver6 body kit) was going for $10K ..i had 4 to choose from.
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or $700 for a blown motor 95 2.2l auto awd, perfect if your pulling all that anyway, just try to find a salvage WRX and you will be gravy.
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