CalgarySoob Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Hi all, I'm still very new to this but I am diving in. As I posted before, my '86 gl wagon 2wd AT FI is giving me trouble so I have been on the look out for a parts car. The result, I happened across an '86 gl wagon 4WD MT Carberated that looks good. I realize this dosn't solve my AT problem but it seems like a good deal anyway at $250 CDN (Thats about $12.87 USD). SO I BOUGHT IT on spec. I haven't had a chance to really go over the "new" car but it seems in about the same shape as my 2wd except the engine is tired. So I have a 2wd with bad auto tranny and a 4wd MT with a weak motor. Now my question. To build one good car from the 2 I am asking for opinions on what to do. -Put the good motor in the 4wd and if so, can I also put the FI in with it or should it change? -Change the 2wd over to MT and/or 4wd -Find a tranny for the 2wd -Fix the motor on the 4wd. Can the rings be changed without pulling the motor. I am aware of the method to pull the pins but can they be reached without pulling the motor? - The 2wd heads were recently done so those could go on the re-ringed 4wd. Sorry for the length but I am trying to think all this through cause I don't know what is most feasible and I thought I would throw it out to those who know. Thanks Maybe fix both?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 I would have to say put the efi motor in the carbed 86 gl you just acquired, about 10 more horsepower and better reliability. I believe there was a link about carb-to-efi conversion, search for new posts, should be there as of today. 4wd is awesome, i dont think that it would be too much trouble, only question is do you have another car for a daily driver while you do the conversion. ~Josh~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swervey87gl Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 There is a detailed carb to efi post. Go to the sight hush777 has. I just checked it out, looks simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swervey87gl Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 Here it is actualy Check this out: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum...ead.php?t=28620 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 There is a difference between the auto and manual tranny EFI. I am not entirely certain whether or not the computer is physically different or not, but I don't think it is. I'm pretty sure that it's just a programming adjustment. My understanding is that all you must do is remove/disconnect the A/T identifier pin from the ECM connection (It tells the computer that it's in a car with an auto tranny). Surely others know more about this than I do, but I think that is the case. :snowman - sorry.. meant to reply, not edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 There is a difference between the auto and manual tranny EFI. I am not entirely certain whether or not the computer is physically different or not, but I don't think it is. I'm pretty sure that it's just a programming adjustment. My understanding is that all you must do is remove/disconnect the A/T identifier pin from the ECM connection (It tells the computer that it's in a car with an auto tranny). Surely others know more about this than I do, but I think that is the case. As far as I know, that doesn't apply to the older soobs. I went from auto to manual and did nothing but bypass the neutral safety switch, which has nothing to do with the ECU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 You're right Calebz. I could have sworn there was an A/T identifier pin, but I was mistaken. I must have been thinking of the Cal/49-state ID pin. So yeah, no changes between auto and manual tranny models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted January 15, 2005 Share Posted January 15, 2005 put the FI motor/4wd drivetrain in the best body of the two!!! if the bod on the 4wd car is rusted out (like mine) put it under the fwd car, if they're similar, I bet the motor swap would be slightly easier than drivetrain swap (less fabrication) here's a link to morgan's rightup about his 2 to 4wd conversion http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/article.php?a=16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markman34 Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Hey Sub, I'm in cgy and have a really good EA82 SPFI 1.8L engine. I just have to throw some head gaskets in it and it'll be good to go. Too bad I got rid of the 4WD tranny. I also have many parts for the FI and a few contacts in CGY. Of course I'm always looking to expand my subaru community! PM me if you're interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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