I am not familiar with Subaru engines but I was at the scrape yard today and saw a 4 cylinder Subaru engine with the 2 sets of cylinders 180 degrees from each other (like 2 cylinders pointing to the right and the other two pointing to the left) and I could see two intake valve per cylinders. Just say this motor and wanted to know more about it.

 

thats a normal suby engine theyre horizontal motors

 

what relevant info off the motor could I get so that maybe you guys can help me ID it? It looks relativly new.

 

look for a block stamping like "EJ20" or "EJ25"... if it's a 4v per cyl, I think it has to be an EJ

 

That motor is a horizontally opposed four cylinder. Typically an EJ20 (2.0 liter) or EJ25 (2.5 liter) is what is found in subaru cars. The history behind this engine design dates back to the naka aircraft company that produced planes for Japanese during ww2. Still used in aircraft today, the subaru engine is a great performance motor with extensive durability. Commonly swapped into light aircraft, the ej20 and ej25 are great for power and balance. I get jollies knowing my car has an airplane motor.

 

The EG and EZ series also had 4 valves.

 

look on the block for the engine code or post a pic

 

4 cylinders

 

thats bad ass, I didnt know they had this history. So I would guess that they are pretty dependable motors. Is maintanance good on them? I can get the motor for $100. Ths shipping company just sells most the motors for $100 to get rid of them.

 

even if the motor's blown, you should be able to sell it on NASIOC for more. They're great motors, lots of torque, etc. Are you thinking about keeping it? If so, what are you putting it in?