Subaru EJ Archives - Engine Builder Magazine
EB TAKEOVER: iCraveBoost Performance

In this EB Takeover we get a behind the scenes look at iCraveBoost Performance with owners Nicole and Schiller Murphy. Get some insight into the shop, its projects, the engine building program, and some dyno action with the shop Evo 9.

Rebuilding the Subaru WRX Engine

The WRX has been around for quite some time as Subaru’s flagship, four-door performance car. We took an in-depth look at the WRX engine architecture, the pros and cons of some of the engine variants for North America, and what it takes to build these engines up to handle serious horsepower.

Subaru EJ Engines

Of all the engines in the EJ series, two are clear standouts when it comes to rebuilding for performance applications – the EJ257 and EJ207.

Closed-Deck EJ257 Subaru Engine

Transitioning from an array of performance import engine work to strictly Subaru engines, Renner Racing Development can deliver the full spectrum of engine performance from mild to wild. Just check out the shop’s own time attack car featuring this closed-deck EJ257 Subaru engine with nearly 700 hp to the wheels!

Naturally Aspirated Subaru EJ Engine

To Brandon Loveless, Subarus are the ultimate car and engine. His passion for Subarus led him to want to build a Subaru EJ engine for an Impreza RS2.5 coupe. The result was this naturally aspirated EJ with plenty of custom bells and whistles. Find out what went into the build.

King Bearings Oversized XPG Main Bearings for Subaru EJ

King Engine Bearings has released two new oversized main bearing kits for the Subaru EJ series engines. King’s new oversize bearings can reduce machining and labor costs and therefore lower the overall repair costs passed on to the vehicle owner.