In short, yes.

Here are the weights we measured with our first re-conversion:

86 Pass syncro, nothing else changed but the conversion, and both
equipped with AC.

was 4280lbs w/ ej22
now 4220lbs w/ zetec

Since the zetec is about 30-40 lbs heavier than the wbx setup, this
makes the ej22 90-100 heavier than stock.

Our second subie to zetec re-conversion is happening next week, it is
an auto, and we'll also have before and after scale weights to
compare.

Jim Akiba

On 7/12/07, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Ok, a probably stupid question to big guys. Is subi engine heavier
> than VW stock? It looks it has more metal than VW stock has. I am
> more interested in an ej25. It has even more metal than ej22.
> Ej25 are available for slightly over $1k here.
>
> Now if it is heavier and it is in the back will my westy look funny
> because the front end will want to go up than go forward when the
> rear end pushes?
>
> David
>
>
> --- benoit <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote:
>
> > Men, the fun part as not began... splitting the core, but saldy, this
> > one will not be the one, it's to solid! i won't loose time in a
> > perfectly good running engine. It's funny how the part guy was lost at
> > the Subatu dealer when i ask about crank and rod bearing!!! he said, we
> > never sell those, they never go wrong!!!  ha ha ha....
> >
> > But if you have rebuilt/ work on 3.3, everything should look similar!
> > the EG33 is basicaly a bigger 2.2!!!!
> >
> > 2.2 are for kids... he he he, the SVX is for big Sycro guys!!!!
> >
> > Cheers, Ben
> >
> > dylan friedman wrote:
> >
> > > Ben,
> > > Not only do you do good work, you document it so well.
> > > Thanks for the effort.
> > > I have rebuilt numerous EG33 engines, but never have seen a 22 close
> > > up as you show.
> > > Nice job!
> > >
> > > dylan
> > >
> > > Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA> wrote:
> > >
> > >     Like i said earlier, here a some interesting picture (side by side
> > >     with a VW
> > >     engine), well, for those who like engine... for the other one, go
> > >     camping,
> > >     he he he.
> > >
> > >     http://www.benplace.com/subaru_ej22.htm
> > >
> > >     Cheers, Ben
> > >     http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
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