If you are not one for subtle hints, this is in the barn.
It’s an EG33… which is the 3.3L H6 which belonged exclusively to the SVX. Until 2008, this was the highest output naturally aspirated engine that Subaru made, with 236hp and 230lbft of torque. The block is essentially a 1.5x EJ22 block. That means that it’s basically a direct bolt in to an EJ equipped car. Subaru cool.
Although, with only slightly better output than a stock EJ205 and certainly less output than a mildly modified one, what’s the point? It’s certainly not quicker lap times. Originally, the point was no turbo lag, but as I get deeper into this, I realize that’s not enough. Not that my motivation is faltering….
Those intake ports are 44mm diameter. 4AG guys will realize the significance of that.
It’s going to be a bit of a project, but it seems like it will be fun. If in the end I can make 280ish hp with snort and bark that no engine with forced induction can ever have, than I will realize success.
How does the weight compare to an EJ205?
Subaru engines are pretty common in aircraft, so this information is out there… unlike Toyota engines where every seems guess wildly.
In naturally aspirated form:
EJ22 – 130kg
EJ33 – 160kg
30kg difference is not insignificant, but EJ205 is fitted with at least 10kg of turbo/intercooler plumbing etc. There are lots of ways to reduce weight (battery relocate, lighter manifolds etc) but they could all be applied to a 4cyl engine to put me even further ahead. It will be a bit of a compromise.
remember how you referred to your corolla as a bit of a frankenstein? yeaaahhh