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psalm51ajm
03-05-2012, 09:50 PM
So I want to put a new motor in my 98 BK. It has 260xxx on the original EJ22 and I would like to have some more power. I am not going to be racing or anything I just want a fun "family wagon". I am not sure whether to go with the USDM or JDM because of the ecu differences.

I also would like to swap a 5mt into it as well (its automatic now). Is this worth it?

I have found a JDM EJ20k with a transmission and ecu for $1600. Is that a good price?

Lots of questions :razz: thanks for any advice!!
mlitz
03-05-2012, 10:51 PM
First question is do you have to pass emissions? Anf if you do is it just a visual inspection or do they plug in to your OBDII port?
psalm51ajm
03-06-2012, 08:23 AM
I dont have to pass any inspection!!
httrdd
03-06-2012, 09:03 AM
Come get my eg33!
psalm51ajm
03-06-2012, 09:34 AM
I don't know anything about that motor. Is it the six cylinder?
httrdd
03-06-2012, 09:39 AM
Yep 240 hp stock. I have a merged harness and ecu for it too. All you need to do is drop it in bolt it up and customize the cooling system.
psalm51ajm
03-06-2012, 10:03 AM
Well what are you replacing it with?
Wiscon_Mark
03-06-2012, 10:44 AM
He's parting the car out, I believe.

You'll want to get a fairly strong 5MT to handle the torque the EG33 has, that'll be the hardest part.
httrdd
03-06-2012, 11:33 AM
Yep parting out.
psalm51ajm
03-06-2012, 11:48 AM
Where do you live? And how much do you want for.it? Why are you parting it out?
httrdd
03-06-2012, 12:17 PM
I am in pa (18643) and asking 500 for everything. I am parting out because everything around the swap is starting to give me problems. Rear is acting up now and possibly drive shaft vibration. Not to mention other problems. Engine runs great and has plent of power to slide the car around. What year car you swapping into? Jump in my fs thread in "legacy parts".
psalm51ajm
03-06-2012, 01:24 PM
Mine is a 98
psalm51ajm
03-06-2012, 08:06 PM
Well after reading the article that Wiscon_mark posted I think I want to stick to the ej20
psalm51ajm
03-08-2012, 10:48 AM
Any one else have anything to add?
Tick!
04-24-2012, 08:38 PM
I am in pa (18643) and asking 500 for everything. I am parting out because everything around the swap is starting to give me problems. Rear is acting up now and possibly drive shaft vibration. Not to mention other problems. Engine runs great and has plent of power to slide the car around. What year car you swapping into? Jump in my fs thread in "legacy parts".

Hey man, this still availible!