engine difference
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- ged123
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engine difference
i currently have a t25 1.9 petrol engine i was wondering if you benifit much from a 2.2 subaru engine? would the performance be ausom?
No, not awesome, but delightfull. and a BIG improvement..
Awesome would be SyncroPete's 3.3 SVX transplant seen here:
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42991
Syncro16 3.3 Driveby video
The 2.5 is also a good choice.
Awesome would be SyncroPete's 3.3 SVX transplant seen here:
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42991
Syncro16 3.3 Driveby video

The 2.5 is also a good choice.
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Re: engine difference
ged123 wrote:i currently have a t25 1.9 petrol engine i was wondering if you benifit much from a 2.2 subaru engine? would the performance be ausom?
I converted mine from a 1.9 to a EJ22 (thats the engine code for the 2.2!) and I love it !!! I can sit in 4th gear most of the time, fuel mpg is much better, where most vans are in 2nd up hills im in 3rd overtaking them! Can be a pain on wet grass have to take it easy getting off campsites as it will spin the wheels very easily!
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1.9 to Subaru
A complete revelation,both in performance and economy.
If you can afford to put one in,do it. Ive just been to Cornwall for a week and we returned about 30mpg.
Out performs most modern saloons and sits at 80mpg all day. Did mine myself and it cost me about £1600 inc all parts and 2.2 engine.
These engines are way ahead of the VW engine with 4 valves per cylinder and 5 main bearing crank, fuel injection etc, very smooth and quiet running.
Highly recomended.


These engines are way ahead of the VW engine with 4 valves per cylinder and 5 main bearing crank, fuel injection etc, very smooth and quiet running.
Highly recomended.

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2.2 Subaru Legacy powered T25 camper
Yamaha GP 800 Jet ski
Lambretta LI 225 TS1
Golf Cabrolet Mk3
Vespa GTS 300ie Super