how to get more from an ej22

chubby37 · Post by **chubby37** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:52 am

just woundering what can be done to an ej22 to beef its performance up?get a bit more bang for the buck so to speak

TW83 · Post by **TW83** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 12:29 pm

There is a post somewhere in the conversions section "stroked ej22", might be helpful.

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 1:11 pm

K&N air filter and a 2.5" exhaust are good places to start, followed by an aftermarket computer.

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 11:20 pm

it depends on how much money you want to spend.. from cams to turbos to full rebuilds...

TW83 · Post by **TW83** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:49 am

do aftermarket computers make much difference, they are so pricey?

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 2:37 am

I can't see an aftermarket computer making a huge difference on an EJ22. I'd agree with Mudrat that the first two big steps would be a K&N filter and a 2 1/2" exhaust, but would probably wager that cams would be the next step. Really depends on how silly you want to go, Brumberty from these forums is running an LPG / blown EJ22 that would give the WRX's a run by the sound of it!

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 9:13 am

In my opinion an aftermarket computer is integral to getting the most from any modification and getting your money's worth.

chubby37 · Post by **chubby37** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:56 am

thats gives me some ideas...i did the filter and zorst when i first got the car 6 months ago...did help a lot...what sort of cams and what type of computor would you think?

MUDRAT · Post by **MUDRAT** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:44 pm

Is Brett still an agent for Microtech? If not I'd suggest a Wolf3D, for the reason that it's the only aftermarket EMS I've had any involvement with.

I also think Tighe Cams do a grind for the SOHC EJs: http://www.tighecams.com.au

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:17 pm

bang for buck = EJ20T swap

dont bother spending money on cams, computers and head work your wasting your time. The quickest EJ22 around was george's and it still had nothing on a stock EJ20T. he had spent about the same as doing an engine swap

chubby37 · Post by **chubby37** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:20 pm

how hard would it be on mine....what would be needed appart from the motor?

cameron · Post by **cameron** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:22 pm

Another engine wiring harness and computer. Bet your looking forward to that again!!!

chubby37 · Post by **chubby37** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 8:59 pm

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!........hehehehehehe

BaronVonChickenPants · Post by **BaronVonChickenPants** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 12:06 am

Bill just hit Brett up for a front cut, then again, I don't know if you or zita really need anymore power

Jordan.