6 cyl timing chain on 4 cyl motor?

[jg09]

So the thread title is pretty self explanatory. I was wondering if it'd be possible to swap in the timing chain and gears from an H6 motor onto my 4 cyl. Any thoughts?

[decke48]

3.0 its designed different
http://www.perrinperformance.com/shared/images/jeff_pics/h6_build/h6cutaway.jpg

[jg09]

Oh wow, yes it is. Nevermind then. That's too bad, that would've been a cool swap. Is there any companies that make a timing chain for the ej25?

[Huffer]

There's only a timing belt for the EJ25s. Plenty of companies make replacements, but I would only buy a timing belt from Subaru.

[jg09]

Yeah, that's the way I think I'll go. Would the timing belt from STi made for the WRX (PN: ST130284S000) work with my motor? An Ej25 is an EJ25 no matter how you slice it, right?

[Huffer]

Not necessarily. There are SOHC EJ25s and DOHC EJ25s... they are different.

For simplicity's sake, just buy the timing belt made for your car. Take your VIN# and call up your dealer. Buy the part from them.

[Colorado_Outback]

They say the OEM STi belt is Kevlar reinforced, not sure if it fits though..

[decke48]

02 outback is SOHC
STI is DOHC.
you'll have a hell amount of slack

[jg09]

Damn, never mind then.