Page 1 of 2
EJ20G into 1989 Vortex 4WD
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 1:31 pm
by H-top
G'day all,
Well I've finally bowed to peer pressure
and advice on my $ vs KW situation
with my EA82T in my vortex.
Yesterday I picked up 2 EJ20G's and am
rebuilding 1 at first to put in my vortex.
Planning for standard + forged pistons,
ARP headstuds, Cometic heads gaskets
and portwork.
Any advice on limits of porting? Build issues
and special things to look out for?
Am also looking for at least a digital
manual for a 92 RS liberty to assist
in rebuilding with specs.
It's has begun!
Cheers,
Sam
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 1:43 pm
by T'subaru
H-top wrote:G'day all,
Well I've finally bowed to peer pressure
and advice on my $ vs KW situation
with my EA82T in my vortex.
Yesterday I picked up 2 EJ20G's and am
rebuilding 1 at first to put in my vortex.
Planning for standard + forged pistons,
ARP headstuds, Cometic heads gaskets
and portwork.
Any advice on limits of porting? Build issues
and special things to look out for?
Am also looking for at least a digital
manual for a 92 RS liberty to assist
in rebuilding with specs.
It's has begun!
Cheers,
Sam
heres a link for ya, what im using for my ej20G...
showthread.php?t=7011&page=2
the link is on post #14 by scubyroo,its what Im using for my ej20G..good stuff
Cheers, mark
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 3:05 pm
by AndrewT
Have a look at RSlibertyclub.org forum, there are many very detailed threads on engine rebuild specifics.
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 5:04 pm
by H-top
Checking it out.
I keep reading terrible things about
the tappets on them!?
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:50 pm
by AndrewT
Yeah, there was a factory recall by Subaru in Australia, they were paying to upgrade the original heads to early WRX ones.
If you have original RS heads the tappets will get noisy eventually if they haven't already. Doesn't really affect anything but it's damned annoying.
Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:10 pm
by H-top
I've had 3 Ea82's, I'm used to it lol
so should I be looking for a shim and
bucket set up? Is it something people
generally sell seperately to heads?
Cheers
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 1:07 pm
by H-top
Ive started pulling apart, Cleaning and cataloging all parts of the EJ20G now.
Some parts were shiny, some not so shiny
Looks like i'll need to get the crank machined as there is a bit of corrosion
But in all, it seems ok.
Cheers
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 1:15 pm
by T'subaru
how about some pics mate?
Posted: Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:19 pm
by H-top
Will load asap, tonight hopefully
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:14 pm
by H-top
Link to my Build up pics.
using my photobucket account because im not sure how
to display them correctly to show anything but links
http://s748.photobucket.com/albums/xx12 ... 20buildup/
if someone else can do it, then thats awesome
Cheers
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 3:38 pm
by H-top
Well Picked up a 99 WRX engine today just for the heads.
so im having a frankenstein EJ20 Closed Deck block from an RS
with 99WRX Heads and STI cams!
hope that linked correctly
Cheers
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:38 pm
by RSR 555
Very good combo.. tried and tested with great results
Make sure you use the WRX pistons in the EJ20G block.
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:45 pm
by H-top
Much better items in the wrx?
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:50 pm
by RSR 555
Nah.. more so the valve to piston clearance.. When Subaru recalled the RS Turbo cars we had to change all pistons and heads with the version 1 & 2 WRX gear.
Another point also comes to mind.. What manifold are you planning on using?
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:24 pm
by H-top
The wrx one so I can have the under manifold
intake turbo piping and the runners are longer
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 11:30 pm
by RSR 555
Nice.. just remember because they are taller they do touch the bonnet on the XT.
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 8:43 am
by H-top
Space the bonnet up lol
looks like I will be spacing crossmember
down, lift kit blocks?
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:20 pm
by RSR 555
yeah.. spacers work on the engine crossmember but carefull of the ground clearance of the sump. It will be an awesome car once done
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 3:23 pm
by H-top
Hmm they do look pretty tall now I look at them.
Thanx mate, I hope so too!
I'd love to go to suby meet with it.
Cheers,
Samuel
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 4:56 pm
by El_Freddo
Sounds good mate! That was a quick score on the RS turbo motors!
All the best, I can't wait to hear about what you think of the EJ turbo, hope you're upgrading to crossbred brakes as well
Cheers
Bennie
