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Subaru EJ engine | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Subaru |
Production | 1988–2021 (EJ20) [1] |
Layout | |
Configuration | Flat-four |
Displacement |
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Cylinder bore |
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Piston stroke |
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Valvetrain | DOHC/SOHC 4 valves x cyl. with AVCS or AVLS (some versions) |
Compression ratio | 8.0:1, 8.5:1, 9.0:1, 9.4:1, 9.5:1, 9.7:1, 10.0:1 |
Combustion | |
Turbocharger | Optional |
Fuel system | Carburetor, Fuel injection |
Fuel type | Gasoline |
Cooling system | Water cooled |
Output | |
Power output | 96 to 310 hp (72 to 231 kW; 97 to 314 PS) |
Torque output | 129 to 407 N⋅m (95 to 300 lb⋅ft) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Subaru EA engine |
Successor | Subaru FB engine |
The Subaru EJ engine is a series of four-stroke automotive engines manufactured by Subaru. They were introduced in 1989, intended to succeed the previous Subaru EA engine. The EJ series was the mainstay of Subaru's engine line, with all engines of this series being 16-valve horizontal flat-fours, with configurations available for single, or double-overhead camshaft arrangements (SOHC or DOHC). Naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions are available, ranging from 96 to 310 hp (72 to 231 kW; 97 to 314 PS). These engines are commonly used in light aircraft, kit cars and engine swaps into air-cooled Volkswagens, and are also popular as a swap into Volkswagen T3/Vanagons powered by the Volkswagen Wasserboxer engine. Primary engineering on the EJ series was done by Masayuki Kodama, Takemasa Yamada and Shuji Sawafuji of Fuji Heavy Industries,[2] Subaru's parent company.