Probably the best engine is the EJ22 available in the 1990-1994 Subaru Legacy, with the ODB-1 system. The same engine came in the 1995 Legacy, but was upgraded to ODB-2. The reason I'm saying this is your best choice is that it's transplant into a Vanagon is extremely well documented on the Yahoo group "SUBARUVANAGON" (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/subaruvanagon/). This list has 935 members, and many "experts". I've done this conversion myself, and cannot be more pleased. Moved from 82 to 135 Horsepower, Gas milage increased from 19/highway to about 21-22/highway....and my headlights are even brighter. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Schwaia Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 2:30 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: What Year Subaru is best for Conversion
Can any of the Subaru aficionados offer any advise as to which years/models of Subaru's are best for a Vanagon engine conversion? A pertinacious acquaintance of mine is adamant about converting his Westy to a Subaru. Any information concerning differences between years and models of 4 cylinder Subaru's would be greatly appreciated. FYI: We will be purchasing a complete Subaru (albeit a severely dented one) as the donor for the transmogrification. Please pardon my propensity for sesquipedalianism. Cheers, Jeff |
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