Can you add a Turbo to a Stock 2.2L 97 legacy engine?

i have a 91 legacy with a STOCK 97 outback phase 2 (EJ222) (142bhp) 2.2L SOHC engine swap (weak I know) and i was wondering if i could install a turbo. what turbo can i install..i'm guessing a stock legacy turbo VF11 and what other stock parts like injectors, fuel pump, radiator ect. HAD to be replaced to handle the turbo? and whats the max psi the stock engine can handle thanks much. oh ya i believe the compression ratio is 9:7:1 and I plan on only low boost application like 8-10 psi anyways. thanks much,Blaze


SUBI-POW!

nope. it could be possible if the compression was under 9:1 but not over. might as well just drop some TNT and blow it up.

I would think it would be ok. When I had my gsr 11:1, I was told it was ok to run 12lbs daily. You can have higher compression, and run a turbo, but you need to keep the temps down to not detonate. But honestly in your case, you would be better off swapping a 2.0l wrx motor in there

do a swap, get lower compression pistons, or limit boost to about 5 lbs.......if you want it to last anyways.

i think i'll save for the swap. but should i go for the wrx 2.0l or the twin turbo? maybe i'll just save up and find a turbo legacy and upgrade it a lil since it will have the turbo engine and tranny, but i would get more horse with a swap. but then i need a turbo tranny and clutch kit.hmm

you'll have to convert to RHD if you do the twin. left turbo will not like the master cylinder. do a 2.0 wrx swap. the trans will bolt up just as well, just make sure you start saving for a new trans.

dont do the twin dude, stick with a really stout fairly cheap setup. there is a low mileage wrk engine on craigslist with all the drivetrain for under 3k. You would spend more than that putting a turbo on your car.