Suby engine questions (price and type)

[davetaylor]

aren't the cheapest and easiest swaps the ej22? they're available in practically every pull-it-yourself yard for $100 or so. i've found probably 20 of those in the year or so i've been looking. i've been told they're easiest to swap, because of their size and simplicity.

[DORIGTT]

But what kind of mods can be done to the EJ22? I can pick one up free! Is it worth it if I end up (as we all do) wanting more power?

[davetaylor]

i don't really know of any mods for the ej22. you can't add a turbo and i think you're stuck with the basics like intake and exhaust, but i kinda assume the 130 or so hp would be plenty for a while, and then i could upgrade to an ej20 and by then i'd know what i was doing.

i assume if i'm going from 48hp to 130hp or whatever, i'll be content with that for quite a while, especially if i make it a daily driver.