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2.2 GL
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Help on getting more HP ?

Post by 2.2 GL » Sat Nov 22, 2008 2:34 pm

Hey guys ,I'm new to the subie world. I've got a 93 2.2 legacy motor. How is the best way to get more power out of it and still have a daily driver. I would like close to 200 plus hp.If possible, maybe turbo? Thanks guys from Oregon

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Post by adamb » Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:43 pm

To get 200+ hp out of a N/A 2.2 would require so many mods that you would be better off getting a factory turbo motor and whacking that in. possibly out of a rs liberty or early wrx. In the long run it will be cheaper, and wont break.

That way you will have a reliable stock motor with around 220+ hp and will be fast enough for your needs.

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Post by Alex » Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:45 pm

turbo

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my07 Outback
my13 Hyundai i45(shhhh)
my02 Gen3 Liberty limited ed.

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2000 gen3 outback, lifted, otherwise stock.

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Post by AndrewT » Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:57 pm

Best to go turbo...and by that I mean swap for a turbo motor, not bolt one to your motor.

otherwise talk to this guy about n/a mods LOL :)
showthread.php?t=9915

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Thanks much

Post by 2.2 GL » Sun Nov 23, 2008 3:31 am

Thank you for your input, just weighing all my possiblities. I just got into subies and love them! Where can I get one of those Roobars? FYI 87 gl wagon with 2.2 legacy motor, all disk brakes goinging to put 4inch lift and 29 on redrilled hubs for 6bolt patteren. My first project Thanks from Oregon

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Post by AlpineRaven » Sun Nov 23, 2008 5:06 pm

If he was from the states.. there are EJ22T there
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