Engine Questions

KERAZY · Post by **KERAZY** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:17 am

Gday all.

I'm after some information on the EJ engines:

What are the similarities between an EJ22 and an EJ20?

Could an EJ20G block be fitted with EJ22 heads successfully?

That is all, thanks

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:14 am

The blocks are very similar but the EJ22 one isn't closed deck. The heads are very different.
You could fit EJ22 heads onto an EJ20G block but it would not be easy (trying to modify an EJ22 head to suit a turbo.....) and would result in a downgraded engine.

It this gonna be another thread debating wether you should just be a man and modify the chassis rails or not?
=)

BrennyV · Post by **BrennyV** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 10:31 am

pm segul im sure he would know :P

KERAZY · Post by **KERAZY** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 4:01 pm

Andrew, if it ends up being that, I'm not taking responsibility for it.

The reason I'm asking is, I would rather fit an ej22 first with turbo gearbox and diff, and then later try and turbo the EJ22 somehow. If not, EJ20G.

Being a man has nothing to do with welding skill, so when the time comes I'll buy booze of choice for the volunteer/employee to cut and shut. Veterans HOORAH

Phizinza · Post by **Phizinza** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:37 pm

I know people running boost on EJ22's with no troubles. I've heard they are good for around 200-220hp.. I was going to turbo mine, but I changed my mind as when she's running good I feel she has more then enough power to kill me with my stupid childish driving. But you never know, I might get a death wish after I finish my project buggy....

I'd through in a EJ22 and turbo it later if you want.

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 11:50 pm

Its easier to throw in a turbo motor later when you want turbo than mess around trying to build a custom engine!

But anyways, yes its possible just depends how much time / money you want to throw at it.