Subaru_Mechanic Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 ok im tierd of bottoming out in my 79 brat so im going to build a beefy toyota puller (a subaru). the frame is a sand rail frame and yes it will be 4x4:headbang: im wondering what subaru i should buy to finnish the frame i was thinkin a 86 wagon. but i dont know what all the modles are like so im asking for input. and i would be able to use a turbo by the way i drive so im wanting a powerful and fast setup. let me know what subaru u think i should use... kody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixracing Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 http://ultimatesubaru.org/80s/specs/general/specyears.html ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I vote for any EA81, not EA82.. Pushrod FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_Mechanic Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 i use to live in shelton. who do you know dow there? http://ultimatesubaru.org/80s/specs/general/specyears.html ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 so im going to build a beefy toyota puller (a subaru). the frame is a sand rail frame and yes it will be 4x4:headbang: what kind of driving are you going to be doing? will this be a sandrail with subbie power? if its mainly a dune runner go with the legacy ej type parts if its a woods trail rig go with a trans that has the dual range ( Low Range) I think it would be cool to make a 4x4 rail out of a legacy , nice and light lots of power if your a metal fabficator anything goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru_Mechanic Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 so far ive been able to do everything i put my mind to. and yea this is going to be a trail rig. so you think i shold you a ej huh. i thought that would be difficult what kind of driving are you going to be doing? will this be a sandrail with subbie power? if its mainly a dune runner go with the legacy ej type parts if its a woods trail rig go with a trans that has the dual range ( Low Range) I think it would be cool to make a 4x4 rail out of a legacy , nice and light lots of power if your a metal fabficator anything goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Which way round do you intend to mount the engine ? If you use an auto trans you can have rear engined 4wd, you need to reverse the drive direction within the transmission for the back wheels (doable) and flip the front (was rear) diff. Best of all, you get permanent fulltime rwd, and the front wheels will be engaged by a clutchpack on demand as necessary. (originally fwd with the rear wheels engaged by hydraulically operated clutchpack). Both the 3 speed and 4 speed transmissions work this way, the 4 speed is more compact. If you use manual you cant reverse the drive direction within the transmission so easily, mid engined would be more practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_talk Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Which way round do you intend to mount the engine ? If you use an auto trans you can have rear engined 4wd, you need to reverse the drive direction within the transmission for the back wheels (doable)... I'm not sure how you plan to do this... I've been inside the Ej 4EAT and I dont think there is a practical way to make it happen. If the Ea trans is different maybe there is a way. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 i'd go dual range tranny with ej22 power plenty of lowend torque and low range for that little extra boost when you need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 I'm not sure how you plan to do this... I've been inside the Ej 4EAT and I dont think there is a practical way to make it happen. If the Ea trans is different maybe there is a way. Gary Well.... i shouldnt claim too much since i havent actually done it yet, but replacing the the 2 final drive gears at the rear of the trans with 2 sprockets would reverse the direction of drive nicely. Ive got one apart as well and i reckon theres enough room for a 9/16 chain in there which would handle the load, the bearings are plenty big enough and support both sides of each shaft , and the chain will be sealed and running in ATF for lubrication. And ive heard rumour of it being done on the internet, so it must be true! I have started on a project with this layout, but progress has been slow due to other commitments. When it works out (hopefully less than 6 months, fingers crossed) i will post some pics. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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