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Subaru ej20 T ? guys
seagull - November 22nd, 2005 at 01:49 AM

I am looking at a ej20T , has the 93 model any known problems ? its an import unit , done 83k

cheers seagull

VWCOOL - November 22nd, 2005 at 06:35 AM

Aren't the earlier ones the best? Closed deck block, oil squirters, big turbo? (plus lots of lag?)

GTMac - November 22nd, 2005 at 08:31 AM

93/94 supposed to be better from any mechanic I have spoken to because of strength of block, better pistons, bigger and better TD05 turbo.

Jak picked up bargain of the century for his EJ20 and has given him good service. I picked up a 93 with all accessories and a complete ready to go VW conversion wiring harness and modified ECU for 3k delivered from Brisbane to Sydney. It has 50k km on the clock.

Yet to really drive the bastard yet but Im sure I will be happy.

seagull - November 22nd, 2005 at 09:20 AM

Thanks guys :tu:

Seagull

jvl054 - November 22nd, 2005 at 03:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Jak Rizzo
Pauly''s & Matts engines are 93 model ej20T & mine is a 94 model, they are supposed to (?) be some of the most robust ej20T built.
I've had a tapping noise coming from the engine apon cold start up which maybe a piston crown snapped for about 6 weeks now, it's still going beautifully!

With only 83k on the engine it's not even run in !

We paid $850 for our engines & Matts & Pauls had 92k & 93k on them & mine had 126k.
I think we got a bargain.

Even if u went all out & spent a few grand on stronger rods, forged pistons etc etc, u would probably have close to 250hp @ the wheels. Not bad.

regards
Jak
Well done boys,Bargain $$$$850 motors who!!!!! said you couldnt buy a motor for that price.10 points for doing your homework MR RIZZO...JVLRacing:thumb

seagull - November 27th, 2005 at 01:22 AM

I have my front cut now , 1994 , I could not see a blow off valve any plce so what is the go there ?

ricola - November 27th, 2005 at 05:16 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by seagull
I have my front cut now , 1994 , I could not see a blow off valve any plce so what is the go there ?


It goes between the pipe that sits on top of the turbo and the intercooler pipe on early cars...

Rich

boof2332 - November 27th, 2005 at 07:06 AM

Is the intercooler still there???? It will be directly off that and plumb into the air intake before the turbo(moulded black piece of pipe about 50mm in diameter.

Does your motor have a T5???

Matt

boof2332 - November 27th, 2005 at 07:19 AM

Just looked at your pic of the front cut on the other post, Seagull. I can see the little BOV on the left of the cooler. It is round and black and has a vacuum line running to the throttle body.

Matt

speedster356 - November 27th, 2005 at 07:51 AM

Will be an open deck block, I think you'll find that the early RS Liberty block is closed not the WRX. Not a problem at all unless you want to run bigggggg boost, say greater that 20 + psi!:thumb

seagull - November 27th, 2005 at 08:48 PM

I see the blow off valve now .Matt can not read the data on the turbo I need to pull some of the hoses away .

MMM now if I bolt this into the trike !

boof2332 - November 29th, 2005 at 06:47 AM

You will have to TUBB the rear to get traction, at which time you would find it both hard to see and steer with the front wheels 5ft in the air.....would look pretty f##kin cool down the main street whilst wasting ricer.

Matt

seagull - November 30th, 2005 at 01:32 AM

how is the IRS taking the extra weight of the subaru donks guys ?

boof2332 - November 30th, 2005 at 11:53 PM

It needs beefing up a bit. Jak used to scrape his skid plate on the sump everytime he hit boost.

seagull - December 1st, 2005 at 01:06 AM

I think sway away may be the go .However I going to be doing coil overs

boof2332 - December 1st, 2005 at 08:45 AM

I am having fun getting chirpies in third....especially when its peoples first ride in the car. Most dont notice it as they are either flapping their hands around in an attempt to grad the little bar in front of them, or trying to hit the brake pedal that isnt on the left hand side of the car.



Matt

[ Edited on 30-11-05 by boof2332 ]

GTMac - December 1st, 2005 at 09:15 PM

At least you bastards can get to drive yours legally on the road.....................ahhh patience Andrew!

Quote:
Originally posted by boof2332
I am having fun getting chirpies in third....especially when its peoples first ride in the car. Most dont notice it as they are either flapping their hands around in an attempt to grad the little bar in front of them, or trying to hit the brake pedal that isnt on the left hand side of the car.



Matt

[ Edited on 30-11-05 by boof2332 ]

boof2332 - December 2nd, 2005 at 07:25 AM

Breath in slowly and exhale!