How can you tell EJ205 from EJ207?
EJ205 piston on the left, EJ207 piston on the right. If you look out for those differences, plus the semi-closed deck block, you can EASILY tell when you’re getting an EJ207.
What Turbo is on the EJ205?
It has a redesign intake manifold, bigger intercooler, new pistons (8:1 compression ratio), fuel nozzles 505 cc and new engine control unit. For Subaru WRX, the engine was equipped with the TD04 turbocharger, Subaru WRX STI – IHI RHF5HB turbocharger (1.07 bar).
How much HP can a stock ej257 block handle?
They will hold up to 400 whp (again as shown in our PPIHC car), but if you want to push up to or beyond that power level, a set of aftermarket H-Beam rods would be recommended.
Can a JDM EJ205 run on a 02 WRX?
Yeh, you went to a v5 engine on an 02 wrx, completely different electronics platform. No wonder you can’t make it work. Op, a Jdm ej205 with avcs will run with your usdm ecu but you will not have functional avcs.
What kind of engine does a JDM WRX have?
If a “2001-2005 JDM WRX engine” is labeled as “NON AVCS” it is actually a V5/6, as seen in the listing below: For customers that do not require OBDII for emissions, there are tuning options for JDM motors:
Can a JDM EJ205 run with a USDM ECU?
Op, a Jdm ej205 with avcs will run with your usdm ecu but you will not have functional avcs. You will need the correct Jdm ecu and additional wiring to make the avcs functional. Where are these JDM EJ205s for 1k??
How much does it cost to change a JDM engine?
Engine management (optional but recommended for older JDM motors): $1614 Customers who plan to swap their vehicle use either the EJ205 from the USDM 02-05 WRX, the EJ207 from the JDM Version 7 and 8 STI, the EJ255 from the USDM 06-07 WRX and 04-08 Forester XT, or the EJ257 from the USDM 04-07 STI.
Can a JDM WRX engine be used as a USDM EJ205?
These engines can be used in place of a USDM EJ205, but this requires extensive modification. If a “2001-2005 JDM WRX engine” is labeled as “NON AVCS” it is actually a V5/6, as seen in the listing below:
Engine management (optional but recommended for older JDM motors): $1614 Customers who plan to swap their vehicle use either the EJ205 from the USDM 02-05 WRX, the EJ207 from the JDM Version 7 and 8 STI, the EJ255 from the USDM 06-07 WRX and 04-08 Forester XT, or the EJ257 from the USDM 04-07 STI.
Is it cheaper to buy a Subaru JDM engine?
Here at iWire, we often get questions from customers who are looking to swap their stock Subaru engine for a JDM turbo engine. While Japanese-market motors are often less expensive than equivalent US-market motors, there are things to consider before purchasing a JDM motor.
What’s the difference between JDM and JDM engine?
This motor is a competent performer, but has significant differences from the EJ205 found in the USDM 2002-2005 WRX. Engine management from the factory has a very primitive form of OBDII that is not compatible with most scanning software available in the United States, and the ECU can only be reflashed with ECUTEK software.