So, I am now in possesion of my project engine. It is a complete EJ22T with up-pipe, exhaust manifold, oil pan, crossmember, etc. I plan on doing the build on that block that we have discussed before. So, while the shortblock is out getting set up, I was thinking about playing mad scientist. Here's the plan:
Get an old EJ22 powered Legacy and put the up-pipe, exhaust manifold, crossmember, oil pan, heads, and pistons on it. I would pick up a vf-10 or vf-11 and run around 8-9psi like the factory turbo Legacy, because the lower CR would let me. I would just use the standard jury rig engine management like an AFC and MBC. How much power do you think this thing would make? How reliable? I wouldn't care if it blew up since the EJ22T will go in there in six months or so. And if it proves to be reliable and have decent power I would maybe sell it off to someone looking to go turbo on a budget.
What do you think? What dificulties in getting it running do you see?
