newsoobdude Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 I know the 1981 Brat was a mix of EA71 and EA81, but what was what? That, and would it be possible to convert a 1980 Brat to an 81 with the EA71/ 81 goodies? I know it's a dumb question but I'd like an 80 Brat due to DOB and all but know the 81's are the best of the Gen 1 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 nothing wrong with the 80 either. the ea71 is a rock solid dependable motor. its like the difference between a ej18 and a ej22. equal in quality, you just have to wind it up a little more. but if you wanted to have an ea81 in your 80 brat, it is very possible. the 81 gl came factory with a ea81 dual range 4 sp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonnie Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 spent this past sunday taking out ea 81 from my 81 brat and putting in another ea81 from a 1982 brat. had to make a few minor changes and it did go right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwill Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 77'-80' brat 1600 engine single range trans. 81' brat 1800 engine dual range trans. 82'-87' different body style (The ugly ones) Just kidding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worknwood Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 spent this past sunday taking out ea 81 from my 81 brat and putting in another ea81 from a 1982 brat. had to make a few minor changes and it did go right in.[/quate] Hey Lonnie; whats up with the '82 Brat; are you parting it out? I could use a cab top from a rust bucket or otherwise unsalvageable gen 2 Brat. I have an '85 (roll over) with a crushed top. I bought it for parts, but I would like to try and save it. oops!....don't want to hijack this thread, send me a pm, or skip it if not parting. worknwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s'ko Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 77'-80' brat 1600 engine single range trans. 81' brat 1800 engine dual range trans. 82'-87' different body style (The ugly ones) Just kidding Well... the 1st gen brat had Character. the 2nd Gen became utilitarian. I wouldn't necesarily call them "ugly" maybe bland is a better description. I am just glad that they never took on the EA82 body styling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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