Tubakins Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 It's time to start my build thread, I have had my Wagon for over a year now and it just threw a rod so I decided to swap in a jdm EJ20G out of a 97 sf5 forester. I picked up the engine, trans, diff, ecu and engine harness last week and ordered some refreshment parts and an 02 Wrx engine cross member to get things rolling. But I have a question, the swap came with a #75 ecu from a 98 jdm sti. it's the same 3 plug ecu I need but will it run this engine? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Setnev Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Subscribed. I'm about to pickup an EJ20G this month but I'm going to run a standalone ECU as it doesn't come with the bulkhead harness or matching ECU. I'm also planning on running a bigger turbo for more boost, bigger injectors, and other supporting mods, so even having the factory ECU won't work for it. Yours looks like it's missing a few parts like the intercooler, turbo, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubakins Posted July 4, 2017 Author Share Posted July 4, 2017 Intercooler is there just not pictured. The turbo is also there just hiding lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubakins Posted July 6, 2017 Author Share Posted July 6, 2017 02 Wrx engine cradle showed up today! Can finally start bolting things together. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubakins Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Been super busy but making progress. Parts are showing up in the mail and been pulling the old motor and prepping the new one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Setnev Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Something about the new motor jumped out at me. The oil cooler lines look bent to the point where they appear to be touching the exhaust manifold. Also, do you mind taking a picture of the engine harness connectors on the new motor. I am about to purchase one of these motors and I need to see what those connectors look like, specifically the pin configuration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerHartman Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Love seeing other Swapped Second Gen wagons! Looking good Can't wait to see what you do with her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalee1104 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Are those popular engines to buy? Or easier to find or something? I'd love to make my car this little turbo thing but have no idea where to find engines around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Are those popular engines to buy? Or easier to find or something? I'd love to make my car this little turbo thing but have no idea where to find engines around here See if you have any semi-local JDM shops. They're not a "popular" engine by comparison to the 2.0 STI motors, but they're a great alternative to those who want near-STI performance without the STI cost. STI turn-key motors go for $5k to $8k depending on the RI. The EJ20G can be had for less than a grand, whilst giving you around 250hp. Not a price for a 85 HP upgrade and a motor with more potential than the N/A. A buddy of mine who builds WRX and STI motors told me that the EJ20G from the JDM SF5 Forester can easily handle 300-350 HP WITH supporting mods and a good tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor294 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 i cant wait to turbo swap mine. nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalee1104 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Damn yeah no jdm importers near me lol maybe probably Seattle for sure tho. Thanks for the info man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxBLOOD88SHOTxx Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 We have to have everything shipped to us lol. NOTHING close by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Damn yeah no jdm importers near me lol maybe probably Seattle for sure tho. Thanks for the info man Ya my nearest importer is in Phoenix, about 110 mile drive one way. I do it so frequently that I don't even notice the distance anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubakins Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Something about the new motor jumped out at me. The oil cooler lines look bent to the point where they appear to be touching the exhaust manifold. Also, do you mind taking a picture of the engine harness connectors on the new motor. I am about to purchase one of these motors and I need to see what those connectors look like, specifically the pin configuration. its not bent that bad , just the angle of the picture. sure ill get a picture of it tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubakins Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Here are those pictures let me know if you need anything else Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubakins Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 I have been pretty busy but managed to pull the old ej25d out and pull the oil pan off and found some goodies inside lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubakins Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Rear main, front oil pump and cam seals showed up today so I'll get those on and the new timing belt kit and swap out the subframe for the 02 Wrx one and get the new engine in its home [emoji106] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubgt530 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 How much did all of that run you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Looks like normal residue to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubakins Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 How much did all of that run you? Do you mean how much do I have into the entire build so far? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Epic Carnage! That was a legit explosion inside that block. That conrod is completely mangled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battle Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I'm almost more interested in finding out about the situation that caused that rod to end its life like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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