WTB: good EJ22 engine

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  1. euro
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    I'm wondering if anyone locally has an EJ22 (long block or preferably complete to Throttle body) for sale before I buy one online somewhere. It's going into an old aircooled vw so I'm not interested in a 2.0T, 2.5T or 2.5.
     
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    I am new to this swap -- does an EJ22 fit better than a 2.0T?
     
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    yeah, lack of turbo piping helps keep it under the lid.
     
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    I have a good running 1.8 if that interests you.
     
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    Thanks but I'm looking for a 2.2L since I've already acquired some custom made parts for the swap.
     
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    Ej22e or Ej222?
     
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    EJ22e If I remember correctly. it's the late 80's early 90's phase 1 engine I'm looking for.
     
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    nope, i had that all wrong. I am looking for a EJ222 phase 2 engine. from a late 90's subaru.