260,000 miles!? id say it had a good run haha

 

Anyone?

 

I wish I was more helpful. All I can do is bump this in hopes that our guru's see it

 

The trouble with the EJ207 is not the motor itself. The trouble is the wiring. I do not think the wiring is trivial. In fact I think it's a pain.

No motor just "drops in" because even removing and replacing a motor with another identical motor involves yelling, screaming, and cursing, but the EJ motors are generally interchangeable. However, I do NOT know how to deal with the electricals. This is what you need to find out, specifically, down to the last detail. Then decide.

Another option is an EJ257 fresh long block with your existing heads, albeit refreshed if possible from a machine shop after this time. Or, with fresh heads. Again you will need an ECU to control it.

 

Thanks for your response. I've been looking into ANY engine and from what I can actually find, the ej207 is going to be about half the price as doing anything else.

I fully anticipate yelling, screaming, cursing, possibly some thrown tools, but I can handle all that. I think I have all the wiring figured out, but who knows what will happen. My concern is a year down the line when I need a part and can't find one.

I just need an engine now. I'm really leaning towards doing this and dealing with it once it's here just because this is the only thing i can find. That's kind of how I roll anyway. :screwy:

I knew this car was going to be a journey lol

 

If you want to take full advantage of the 207 you will need the complete wiring harness for it and either the JDM ECU (which will not pass inspection in the US) or an expensive standalone engine management system. I do know a few people who run the JDM ECU most of the year, then have a modified wiring harness they can swap in with a USDM ECU to limp the car to the inspection station to get a sticker. Honestly, it sounds like a huge pain in the ass.. not to mention you're looking at paying over $1000 for the wiring alone to make it work.

 

The engine comes with the wiring harness that I'll need. I have found an ECU for $350, which the person I'm getting the engine from agreed to deduct from the price, so I'm not looking at a lot of money to make it work. I'm sure I'll need some things once I get it here, but I'll deal with that when I figure it out lol I know I may need an adapter of sorts, but I've found a lot of information on how to make the wiring harness work, so I'm not too worried about that.

I was under the impression that the only emissions test that is failed because of the JDM ECU was the OBDII test, which I am not required to pass in Colorado, or Washington, where I am moving. Do you know of any other emissions test I may fail due to the JDM ECU?

Thanks so much for your help!

 

I think I've decided to just go with an EJ257 instead. It's going to actually be a little bit more money, but then I won't have to deal with any issues that may come up.

Kind of sucks that I can't find an EJ205, but I'm fine with upgrades.

Thanks for the help!

 

Kind of sucks that I can't find an EJ205!

Are you just trying to find a used motor?

 

You will need to remap the ECU for the 257 still, but things will be simpler I believe. This is likely what I'd have done to be honest. Happy wrenching.

 

I'll keep you all posted how it goes.

Thanks!

 

I did an EJ207 v8 twin scroll swap, in my opinion its a great option. I paid 3.5k shipped for the engine and another 350 for the swap and 150 for the ACVS wiring. The only problems I see with the swap is that some parts are hard to find (ie. camshaft P.sensor) and that if you are going to keep the 5 speed start saving up for a 6speed cause its not going to last, saying this cause i think mines just went . All in all, the motor is a easy drop in, the only need ACVS wiring and JDM ecu to get the benefits of ACVS.

This is just from my experience.