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Subaru EJ18 specs: 1.8L (111.1 ci) 4-cylinder, 87.9 x 75 mm (3.4606 x 2.9528 in) bore and stroke, 9.5:1 compression. Rated 110-115 hp, 1993–1997.
The Subaru EJ18 is oversquare — the 3.4606" bore exceeds the 2.9528" stroke by 17.2% — a layout that favors airflow and RPM over leverage at the crank. The 2.9528" stroke does not reach 4,000 ft/min of mean piston speed until about 8,150 RPM, so piston speed is not what limits this engine's revs — valvetrain and breathing are. Each of the 4 cylinders displaces 27.8 ci (455 cc).
9.5:1 on aluminum heads is in the range that usually runs on pump premium; aluminum sheds heat faster than iron, which makes the same number a little more forgiving.
It is one of 43 engines in the EJ family, sitting between the 91.1 ci and 152 ci members. 5 factory variants share these dimensions, rated from 110 to 115 hp across 1993–1997.
| Displacement | 111.1 ci / 1.8 L |
|---|---|
| Bore | 3.4606" |
| Stroke | 2.9528" |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.172 |
| Block material | aluminum |
|---|---|
| Head material | aluminum |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Fuel type | gas |
| Firing order | 1-3-2-4 |
| Advertised HP | 110–115 hp |
| Years | 1993–1997 |
| Year | Version | HP @ rpm | Torque @ rpm | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | EJ18 net | 110 @ 5600 | 110 lb-ft @ 4400 | 9.5:1 |
Factory specification sheet.
| Bore/stroke character | 1.172 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves |
|---|---|
| Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM | 2,953 ft/min — conservative for a street engine |
| Displacement per cylinder | 27.8 ci |
| Static compression | 9.5:1 — in the range that usually runs on pump premium |
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These records share identical bore, stroke, displacement and compression. They differ by model year and factory power rating.
| Year | Advertised HP | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 110 hp | EJ18 |
| 1994 | 110 hp | EJ18 |
| 1995 | 110 hp | EJ18 |
| 1996 | 110 hp | EJ18 |
| 1997 | 115 hp | EJ18 |
1 factory vehicle, 1993–1997. Each year opens that model's engine table.