Subaru EJ205 engine OK?

[syncropatrick]

A family member has said when their 1999 Subaru Forester dies from the AWD packing up, I can have the car for the engine, which appears to be fine. The car model is an STurbo, so the engine is an EJ205 (aka EJ20T ?) - 2 litre Turbo. I can't afford an engine conversion at the mo, but it's an interesting idea to throw around.

Question is, is it a decent fit for a Syncro 16? I currently have a 2.1DJ which is a bit gutless on the motorway, especially when running on LPG. I've got 225/75/16 BFG AT tyres, plus power steering, so lose a few more horses there as well. My MPG on petrol sits around the 20 mark. This should improve with the EJ205, but won't repay the installation costs I realise.

I've read that siting the turbo can be difficult. Has anyone in the UK done this? Is this a too expensive conversion and not worth it? Can I keep my power steering? I don't want to lose (too much) ground clearance either.

I've read as much info from RJES as my head can take today! blergh

Comments gratefully received.

cheers
Patrick.

[toomanytoys]

Mmm.. let me know when the forester breaks... I'll be interested in some scooby bits.. I was looking for a S-turbo to run...
But... why do they think the AWD system is going to break? its normaly the engine that goes... unless the box has been run low on oil or

It will be a powerful engine in a syncro... about same power as a 2.5 non turbo.. would be less bottom end grunt though... Heat from the turbo will be your enemy though.. Start saving for a box rebuild too...

[Johny B]

speak to Steve at Gasure as he has done a few conversions

[toomanytoys]

Yeah.. should have said.. shouldnt be gutless on lpg.... DJ has everything LPG likes... so its worth getting it set up properly... Timing should be set to 10 deg BTDC (you WILL have to use super plus UL or tesco's when you do have to run on petrol)..

[jamesc76]

Scooby conversions to gas arnt the cheapest ! Plus take a lot more to fit gas onto them !!

[syncroandy]

I believe the turbo motors don't fit easily into Syncro's, as the tank (which is plastic) fouls the space where the exhaust and turbo wants to sit. Possibly they can be fitted if the turbo is relocated, which would involve a custom header.

[eatcustard]

My DJ runs just as well on LPG as on Petrol.

Get Steve at Gasure to sort it for you.

[syncropatrick]

Ta, I've contacted Steve at Gasure to get my LPG sorted.

Still day dreaming about the EJ205 though ...

[jamesc76]

My DJ runs just as well on LPG as on Petrol.

Get Steve at Gasure to sort it for you.

Yeah I would think so too but adj engine is a vw, scooby is a hole different beast!