manaman Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 hey guys and galz, i just got my subi last friday...i love it! i have a white 1984 GL Wagon with the 1.8l naturally aspirated powerplant (the one with 100 ft lbs and about 85hp) i was wondering what my 'insane' engine swap options are...tho i dont plan on doing anything to this wonderful classic 4WD until the crate engine with 4k miles on it blows up (50 years from now?) -mana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Welcome to the board! Your in the right place for old Subies. I'd leave the motor alone and just drive it... However if you wanna swap motors an EJ22 comes to mind? Good Luck, Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 84 GL Wagon 01 Forester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbh Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 *evil laugh* I have an '89 GL, how hard would it be to get an EJ22 in there? I can pick one up with very low miles on it for about US$300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88HatchMonster Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 *evil laugh* I have an '89 GL, how hard would it be to get an EJ22 in there? I can pick one up with very low miles on it for about US$300 Takes some time, but not hard. check out this thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=48848 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry DeMoss Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 A little more room to do the swap on the ea82 chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumpy Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 Welcome to the board! Have an 84GL my self. Working on pulling the engine today and starting my AA 4" lift kit if the rains don't chase me off! Not that I need to pull the engine to get the lift on but as I'm doing the EJ22 trans plant and its coming out of there any way figured it might be easier that way. You can always pick up a second one to mod! Again welcome, Stumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92svxman Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 hey guys and galz, i just got my subi last friday...i love it! i have a white 1984 GL Wagon with the 1.8l naturally aspirated powerplant (the one with 100 ft lbs and about 85hp) i was wondering what my 'insane' engine swap options are...tho i dont plan on doing anything to this wonderful classic 4WD until the crate engine with 4k miles on it blows up (50 years from now?) -mana Welcome to the best place to find out about Subaru's. I have a 92 SVX LSi and enjoy the piss out of it in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
97OBW Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 85hp?? isent that unsafe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesley willis Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 it can be. i put a limiter on mine so it takes 20 minutes to reach 40 mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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