Bri7070 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I am looking at putting a EJ22 into my 69 Karminn Ghia. I have found 2 doner cars a 93 subaru legacy for $200.00 and a 96 subaru legacy for $600.00. Both have around the same miles and both run. Can someone tell me if one would be better then the other and why? How about the ECM and controlls, Is one better then the other? More complicated then the other? Any known problems? Overheating, Oiling, parts prone to break? Any information that you can provide would be helpful Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Neat project. It's a tossup - the 96 will be OBDII, but I would pick based on the condition of the cars. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Do a thorough check of the engines to see which engine has the best condition, compression test is a good idea. Since the Ghia is a tail-end motor vehicle I would recommend you to also get a separate oil cooler. Interesting project at least! Just be careful so you don't exceed any power limitations with the engine since there may be legal limits for the Ghia as to how much power the engine may have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naaz90 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I am looking at putting a EJ22 into my 69 Karminn Ghia. I have found 2 doner cars a 93 subaru legacy for $200.00 and a 96 subaru legacy for $600.00. Both have around the same miles and both run. Can someone tell me if one would be better then the other and why? How about the ECM and controlls, Is one better then the other? More complicated then the other? Any known problems? Overheating, Oiling, parts prone to break? Any information that you can provide would be helpful Brian I assume you have been lurking around these forums already: www.thesamba.com www.germanlook.com Search those forums if you havent already, there are a few people doing the subaru swaps. Heres my '72: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=490390 (not a suby motor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bri7070 Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 Is the injection system mass air or speed density? Are there aftermarket programers for the 96 EJ22? Naas90 That is a sweet Ghia! I love that color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Put LGT/STI motor in it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Put LGT/STI motor in it... Are you trying to kill that poor dude? You will get an airplane rather than a car if you add that amount of power to such a light-weight construction. Just add a propeller at the tail! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Eh. Weight always can be added. Reverse is harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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