carfreak85 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Suggestion: The angle that the rear exhaust port meets the front is hideous. Modify to meet at a more flow friendly angle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 The headers are just the original ones I cut in half (because for some reason the 1100 heads are narrower than the 1300's) so I could put something on the car in case I want to start it before I have an exhaust built. Basically they are temporary so don't worry bout it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyale 2.7 Turbo Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 ...Let me know what you think! ... I Think it's Awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 That's some good car porn right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subafreak Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Very, very good stuff!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982gl4 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 That's some good car porn right there. The best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 Question: Is it a problem that the tip of the transmission main shaft doesn't go into the crankshaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 it doesn't the ea81.... it just fits into the pilot bearing in the flywheel... it should at least fit in somehow to keep the clutch plate centerd on the flywheel... nobody likes a wobbly clutch disk (I can't see pics at work, so not sure if I'm helping...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 21, 2011 Author Share Posted June 21, 2011 it doesn't the ea81.... it just fits into the pilot bearing in the flywheel... it should at least fit in somehow to keep the clutch plate centerd on the flywheel... nobody likes a wobbly clutch disk (I can't see pics at work, so not sure if I'm helping...) I'm not sure what you are saying. Are you saying the EA81 doesn't fit in as an example, or that it should fit in because it keeps the clutch disc from wobbling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Yes it is a problem. You'll need to figure out how to shave off some of the bellhousing on the transmission but after you do it, you shouldn't have to ever mess with it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 right. now I see the pic. it looks like it just about touches the pilot bearing, but it needs to insert into that bearing. the further the better. that's what'll keep the main shaft from wobbling when the clutch engages/disengages, etc... Definitely needs a shave like Caboob says... might be able to take off both sides? but you'll need to be wary of the starter fitment too, and may need to space it out so it engages the flywheel properly.... what I meant about it doesn't on the ea81, I meant that it inserts into the pilot bearing, not the crank... looks like your setup is the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subafreak Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Is the flywheel bolted to the crank in that picture? Isn't the pilot bearing in the flywheel and that's what the main shaft goes into? I know it does on the ej,s. Memory is a little fuzzy on the ea,s right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 You can somewhat see the pilot bearing in this photo: Here was the bellhousing issue I mentioned before: And the flywheel issues: Basically, if this is as serious of an issue as you guys say... I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 not quite yet... in your photo above, you don't have the flywheel mounted. you need to mount the flywheel, with the pilot bearing mounted in it, flush with the inside surface of the flywheel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Wait, you mean something like this??? Did other model years have that kind of pilot bearing??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Just saw this thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=69663 Will an EA71 pilot bearing fit this 1400 flywheel??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Wait a second, I don't think the pilot bearing will work... Look how the flywheel mounting location is "recessed" compared to the end of the crank. Just took these photos testing out the other bellhousing... If that pilot bearing idea doesn't work, I have to have a different flywheel (EA62) and modify the bellhousing to match... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 you need to mount the flywheel, with the pilot bearing mounted in it, flush with the inside surface of the flywheel... Thats the flywheel installed. The crank goes about 1/2 way into the flywheel. Do you think I could still put a pilot bearing on there? The clutch disc isn't even close to it, so there is like a half inch of room or more between the disc and the flywheel bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 Right now I'm looking into just getting some sort of flywheel based pilot bearing, size 33mm OD, 12mm ID. If anyone can find one, let me know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Son of a ***************! Just went looking through one of my part manuals on a whim... 806212030 Ball Bearing 12x32.5x10 And amazingly, I had a left over EA71 flywheel with that exact bearing on it... Fits perfect!!! It is indeed .5mm larger! Now I just need to find a new one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subafreak Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Good greif. This reminds me of when I put the 1600 into my 74, with the 1400 tranny. So many little differences that were unexpected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Ya, its been pretty depressing :-\ If I would have sent RenaissanceMan the 1100 bellhousing instead of the 1400 bellhousing when I had him modify it, and if I would have gotten the 1300 flywheel off the wrecked FF-1 that I forget who got a bunch of parts for me from, then I would have been OK through all of this... No luck so far on finding a "new" EA71 fat-case pilot bearing though, they appear to be discontinued via Napa and the aftermarket stuff. Going to have to try the dealer tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 there are places that claim to make custom bearings.... wonder how much $$$ that would be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 or... you could get the flywheel center milled out to fit the next size up 12x35x10 bearing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Or... I could buy one from the dealership. Just called them, they are still available! WOOT! Should be here saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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