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| posted on April 27th, 2016 at 08:53 PM |
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EJ22 vs EJ25
Whats peoples opinion on better performance out of a EJ25 over a EJ22?
Only really had experience with EJ22 and like the fact of self Diagnosis and non interference if unfortunate enough to break a timing belt. Is a Low
km Ej25 sohc way better performance wise that a low km EJ22 ? Is it better to just go with 25"s in future conversions? Not interested in turbo . No
streeters mainly Baja's and Baja buses so torque is a factor.
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| posted on April 27th, 2016 at 10:03 PM |
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The old SOHC EJ22 is a pretty rugged solid workhorse that is non interference. Smooth low torque, simple diagnostics. 135hp. They are getting 'old'
however there is no problem getting parts.
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| posted on April 28th, 2016 at 09:00 AM |
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So I'm currently driving a T3 with an EJ251/252 engine and have done 2 previous conversions with EJ22E engines, yes the Ej25's easily out perform an
EJ22. But EJ22s have ample power for a Baja or Baja Bus, even consider an EJ201(later 2 litre engine).
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| posted on April 28th, 2016 at 10:02 AM |
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Not only does the EJ25 perform better than the EJ22, it also using considerably less fuel (if that's a consideration). An EJ20 would have more than
ample power for a Baja - I have one in a heavy Kombi Camper and has plenty of power, just not enough torgue.
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| posted on April 28th, 2016 at 11:40 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by mackaymanx
So I'm currently driving a T3 with an EJ251/252 engine and have done 2 previous conversions with EJ22E engines, yes the Ej25's easily out perform an
EJ22. But EJ22s have ample power for a Baja or Baja Bus, even consider an EJ201(later 2 litre engine).
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Enough said , EJ25 it is !
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| posted on April 28th, 2016 at 11:42 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by karmann141
Not only does the EJ25 perform better than the EJ22, it also using considerably less fuel (if that's a consideration). .
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And I'll take the fuel economy as well!
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| posted on April 28th, 2016 at 07:10 PM |
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I'm currently building an EJ25 with EJ22 heads as in Joels thread...gotta be the the way to go for a kombi especially as my goal is baja beach
exploring etc...done the turbo thing and that was great on the highway but no low down torque...but tempted also to go holden 3.8 V6
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| posted on April 28th, 2016 at 07:51 PM |
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I'm doing minimal work on the block and heads i have...but valve should be good kissers!
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| posted on April 28th, 2016 at 07:56 PM |
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and new blue belts can't hurt
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even so the 200hp of the ecotec tempts...
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| posted on April 28th, 2016 at 08:44 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by rocknrob
I'm currently building an EJ25 with EJ22 heads as in Joels thread...gotta be the the way to go for a kombi especially as my goal is baja beach
exploring etc...
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Ok I must look at Joels thread and yes beach exploring is right up my alley!
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| posted on May 4th, 2016 at 07:18 PM |
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Let me know if you need any info not covered in there, can't remember how detailed I was.
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| posted on May 5th, 2016 at 01:18 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by rocknrob
tempted also to go holden 3.8 V6
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If you're interested, I've got a 3.8 V6 with adaptor plate and wiring loom out of my Kombi I'm interested in moving on
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| posted on May 7th, 2016 at 05:33 PM |
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Yes I am interested...pm your number i'll call you...thanks
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