backwoodsboy

My 4" lifted brat is currently sporting 235/75R15 size tires. The bottom of my front fenders are trimmed to a sharp point, (the bottom of which meet the leading edge of my front doors.) Wheel liners are off and in the garbage where they belong. I had to beat the unibody wheelwells back so far that it was necessary to unbolt and reposition my doors. Can be done, but youre gonna want the BIG hammer.

Having done a couple EA rebuilds and build threads myself I have a soft spot for this thread. (Im no doubt some of the bad influence) Im staying tuned!

AN EA82 GLOVE BOX IN AN EA81 CAR?!

WELCOME JAKE!!!! I run the E3 plugs in my BRAT. I have always considered the EA82 to be underpowered, but reliable when kept full of oil and coolant. FYI: Bluey is still running and going. Bucky (the low to the ground white wagon) is still going also. Both running with open timing belt covers (1/2 hour t-belt change on the side of the road) Bluey is going on year #4 with headgasket leaks and no thermostat or pressure valve in the radiator cap. Dawn dish liquid bottle for a coolant overflow jug. As far as performance, I can reliably get rubber in first, second, and third with Bucky. (260-something thousand miles) Don't hear a LOT about EA82 performance mods... but I can tell ya all the EA81 tricks.

Hi Jake. Nice covers! *drool* I'm thinking Loyale era, but others will chime in soon and Ill see if I'm right. I didn't even know you had signed up on here... Free bump to the top!

Im just outside of Oneonta (near Cooperstown/Natl baseball hall of fame) Im thinking Ill do a ported/polished out EA82 carby manifold

Thanks for the reply. Im no stranger to EA81 performance builds. This will be no exception. Ive done 2 of em in the last 4 years with reground cams, port/polish jobs, upgraded carbs with bigger jets, and taller pistons. They can make really decent power if you want to spend the money and time. I actually have no intentions of using the dual-carb manifold believe it or not. The EA81 dual-carb engines make better power because the cylinder heads have a reverse valve setup than the standard EA81. They flow better = more power.

School me on the DUAL CARB EA81. Ive done some searching, and have been gleaning bits and pieces here and there... but I havent found a definite source of information. This has gone from a passing curiosity for me to a reality. I scored a set of dual-carb heads with matching cam and rockers/pushrods. I have a solid lifter EA81 shortblock that Id like to slap the heads on once I change out to the dual carb cam. It all looks very do-able, and I would ASSUME all the clearances/torque specs etc are the same. Id rather save myself any unpleasant suprises though. Anybody done one of these before? Anybody have a book?

Wow! i like it in color! Very nice job!

Welcome! ...And props on your car! Sadly, I can't recommend any junkyards for you as I'm in NY but I had to post because you have the UK twin to my car! Its even gold!

Wasnt the BRAT originally advertised as an "all roads" vehicle?

Harrys in Hazleton looks like they post their inventory on-line now. I dont even see Loyales in there let alone any Gen2 Depends on what youre digging for I spose. Jess and I may be interested. If we can get the old gang together I would be up for this for sure.

1992 Loyale built just for winter 2 inch SJR lift 235/75R15s on Toyota steels with 6-Lug redrilled hubs D/R swap-in CB and XM radios Interior gutted of all except dash and seats Northeastern weight reduction for all steel panels:cool: Skid plate and pan Block heater open-belts EA82 stock that leaks a quart a week Think thats about it

Ill do at least two. I would actually prefer the manilla color, Ill trash a white shirt in 5 minutes or less.

Its the new redesigned forester engine (2.5) with the oil filter on top

+ 1 for pure awesomeness! (Kinda reads like a craigslist ad) :-p Whats she need? Snow tires?

Ive done it. Its fun. 1983 EA81 gold sedan. RWD Run stub shafts in the front and lock the 4wd tranny in four-wheel. LSD rear diff is essential if youre gonna get any grip. Oh... and replace your center driveshaft U-joints.

Welcome fellow NYer to the USMB! Im from the Oneonta NY area... Oh, and we love pics

I have one... but its new. Trades?

If you have a local NAPA... their split-flange repair kit (part # 31884) is a nice fix actually. Beats welding it in the driveway

Ill see if I cant snap a couple pics this weekend when I have the covers off again.

I wasnt gonna post this here, but since this thread has been revived.... Noisy lifters? I FIXED IT!!!! Ive got another EA81 together, and had the same noise from the lifters. I got down to .002 and .004 and didnt want to go any tighter for fear of burning valves. I made some rocker arm return springs from the heavy throttle-body return spring on an EJ intake. With the "return springs" in place, it puts a constant light "tension" on the pushrods (via the rocker arms) and eliminates almost all the clatter. I was able to set the valve lash comfortably at .008 and .010 and have basically no noise except for at very high RPMs

15 more minutes and Im outta work... *plays "flight of the bumblebee" Scarf some pizza and start cooking chicken. Connie; Ill make sure to bring: Jess Food Tools Trans Diff Sedan Banjo See yall soon!

MMMM.... Good choice!