Which Subi's Have EJ20 N/A Engines?

maddog · Post by **maddog** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:39 pm

I want to by a complete car (ideally a 'soft' write off) to convert my L Wagon to an EJ20 Non Turbo.
Who can tell me what cars had this motor?
I know that some Impreza's had 'em, early Foresters had 'em (97 - 01), and I'm sure some Gen 1? Liberties had' em - but which ones????
Thanks to all who reply!

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:52 pm

Sounds like your on the ball as to which cars have the NA EJ20. Next question should be: Which one is the best option to go for (for a decent price)?

Cheers

Bennie

maddog · Post by **maddog** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:56 pm

OK - Next Question - which one is the best for what I have in mind?
I also would like to swap all the running gear and suspension... any suggestions?
Thanks!

Post by **Alex** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:02 pm

no gen1's had ej20.

alot of foresters and gc8 shaped impeza's had ej20's also so do the gen3 gx libbos. ej20's weren't put into liberty's until the gen3 shape.

alex

BrennyV · Post by **BrennyV** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:04 pm

you will find that price wise they fetch a good amount and you can get a turbo frontcut for the same price or less.

Cam · Post by **Cam** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:12 pm

They're actually pretty cheap, gotta go to auctions a bit, @ pickles they usually go from 1500 to 2500 depending on km and damage...

Although i do regret not getting a turbo, i probaly should have spent the extra $ to get a half cut, but even then you dont get the dual range box...

daza · Post by **daza** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:31 pm

The first Forrie's Ej20 was slightly different to the Impreza Ej20, had plastic intake manifold and less power., but not that much less.
Daza.

00outback · Post by **00outback** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:52 pm

Why get a EJ20 when you can get a Gen 1 Liberty cheap with EJ22 and all running gear a lot better set up.

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:30 pm

EJ22 is a viable option but if you are looking for a later model engine then the EJ20 is worth a look but when you do the conversion remember you will need the key if you are using a post 1999 model as they will not run without the original computer paired key. With early Impreza's you also have the Ej18 engine you may consider too.

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:55 pm

Plenty of reasons to go NA EJ20 - especially legality in NSW, it is.