{"product_id":"crawford-subaru-ej257-long-block","title":"Crawford Subaru EJ255 EJ257 Long Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e This motor is built to order in our shop — not pulled off a shelf. Current lead time: 2–4 weeks from your order date. Built-to-order motors are final sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003ePricing includes reusing and reconditioning your previous heads\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrawford Subaru Long Block EJ255 EJ257 (2004–2021) – Up to 770 HP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over two decades, Crawford Performance has been the trusted name in Subaru performance engines. Our \u003cstrong\u003eSubaru EJ257 Long Blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e are hand-assembled with forged internals, blueprint machining, and our exclusive CrawfordSPEC components to deliver \u003cstrong\u003ereliable power up to 770 horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e — proven on the street, at the track, and in Subaru of America motorsports programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike overbuilt engines based on myths, every Crawford long block is engineered within \u003cstrong\u003eOEM specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e for precision, dependability, and longevity. Each engine starts as a brand-new OEM short block (no core required) and is upgraded with CrawfordSPEC forged pistons, rods, and bearings designed exclusively for Subaru’s turbocharged EJ platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Power Rating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrawford Street Spec (CSS 540)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated up to \u003cstrong\u003e450 whp (540 bhp)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew OEM short block – \u003cstrong\u003eno core required\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrawfordSPEC CSS JE Forged Pistons (SCCA-approved and stamped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded race-proven bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrawford Essential Subaru Cylinder Head Service Inspection \u0026amp; Prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrawford Club Racer (CCR 660)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated up to \u003cstrong\u003e550 whp (660 bhp)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew OEM short block – \u003cstrong\u003eno core required\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrawfordSPEC CCR JE Forged Pistons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrawfordSPEC X-Beam Pauter Billet Rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded race-proven bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrawford Essential Subaru Cylinder Head Service Inspection \u0026amp; Prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrawford Racer Spec (CRS 720+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated up to \u003cstrong\u003e600+ whp (720+ bhp)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew OEM short block – \u003cstrong\u003eno core required\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrawfordSPEC CRS FSR Billet Forged Pistons (Forged Side Relief)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrawfordSPEC Forged Rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded race-proven bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrawford Essential Subaru Cylinder Head Service Inspection \u0026amp; Prep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout CrawfordSPEC Pistons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped exclusively with JE Pistons, every CrawfordSPEC piston is designed with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive dish design for stronger combustion and efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM bore size of 99.5mm (no oversized pistons needed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased vacuum, lower crankcase pressure, and more power at the same boost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Learn more in our blog about why oversized pistons aren’t the best choice for rebuilding your EJ motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the FSR Piston Upgrade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eForged Side Relief (FSR) Billet Piston\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for \u003cstrong\u003ehigh horsepower road and drag race engines\u003c\/strong\u003e. Features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% CNC-machined from 2618-T6 aluminum bar stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal and external bracing for rigidity and weight reduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to \u003cstrong\u003e32 grams lighter\u003c\/strong\u003e than traditional forgings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality 9310 steel wrist pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced skirt width for less friction and power loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout CrawfordSPEC Rods\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped with Pauter Rods, CrawfordSPEC rods feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLonger than stock length\u003c\/strong\u003e for improved rod ratio and smoother power delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBillet 4340 chrome-moly steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, the strongest in the industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered exclusively for Subaru EJ applications by Crawford Performance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder Your Crawford EJ257 Long Block\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you choose a Crawford Subaru Long Block, you’re getting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ebrand-new engine build\u003c\/strong\u003e — no core required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace-proven forged internals\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for your target horsepower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotorsport-grade craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e trusted by Subaru of America and Ken Block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA precision-assembled long block capable of \u003cstrong\u003e500–770 horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper tuning and maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crawford Long Blocks are built to order. Current lead time: 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Crawford built motor includes a 1-year \/ 12,000-mile warranty. Extended 24 and 36-month coverage is available — see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/motor-warranty\"\u003eMotor Warranty page\u003c\/a\u003e for terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead first:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-your-subaru-engine\"\u003eEverything You Need to Know About Your Subaru Engine\u003c\/a\u003e — Crawford's engine guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep four of our reliability recipe is an Air\/Oil Separator. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech\/all-about-subarus-original-air-oil-separator-why-you-need-one\"\u003eHere's why every Subaru engine needs one.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEJ255 or EJ257? \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech\/ej255-vs-ej257-which-block-is-right-for-your-build\"\u003eWhich block is right for your build.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech\/what-actually-kills-ej-motors\"\u003eWhat actually kills EJ motors.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForged or cast? \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech\/forged-vs-cast-internals-when-does-it-actually-matter\"\u003eWhen it actually matters.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew built motor? \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech\/how-to-break-in-a-built-motor\"\u003eBreak it in right.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur motors are built to order. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/tech\/what-built-to-order-actually-means-when-you-buy-a-motor\"\u003eWhat that actually means.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e This engine carries Crawford's 12-month \/ 12,000-mile warranty. Extended coverage is available: 24 months — $599 · 36 months — $899 (long blocks: $1,299 \/ $1,999). Written break-in and a first oil analysis are mandatory warranty conditions. 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