danbennett2u

I cant seem to find this info, but what vehicles were available with LSD and how can you tell which ones have it? Thanks, Dan

Thanks, not sure what parts I will have leftover, I dont know what I am going to have to mix and match yet, but will let you guys know if I have something I dont need when I am done.

I Just bought my first Subaru! It is a 1987 GL wagon, carb, 5 speed, 4x4. 176k miles, decent body and interior, suspension seems good, only problem is blown engine, but for 200 bucks I cant complain. I guess I am going to be attempting the ea81 engine into ea82 car swap, as I found a complete 84 ea81 engine with 100k for 160 off of ebay with local pickup! Wish me luck, I am anxious to drive my new car!

Awesome, that will help me out too!

That would be cool if they could get put in the gallery seciton as reference material:)

Cool! This is the kind of stuff I was hoping for, keep em comming if you guys find anything else! If I locate anything I will post also.

Does anyone have any links to some reviews or comparisons of the ea81/ea82 cars? I think it would be neat to read some old magazine articles to see what the press thought about them at the time, especially compared to other cars of the period.

Roughly how many hours should I expect to set aside for this (assuming nothing breaks)? I have access to pneumatic tools, and enoughs jacks and hoists. I am in Colorado so parts being rusted together shouldnt be much of an issue either. Thanks

Sorry, I have not changed a transmission before either. The more I think about this the more I am worried about all the electronics and polution hoses, etc. You say switch out as needed, does that mean the carbs can be switched as needed? Do accessories mount in the same place? I ask because I want to know this stuff before I buy the car and engine. I dont have one to look at so I dont want to get in over my head if this is real complicated. Big things like clutch and stuff I am sure I can figure out but if the hoses into and out of the carb dont match up then I might have trouble.

Am I going to have trouble with hooking up stuff? The engine would be a 84, car is an 87. I dont know how much is interchangeable on these cars, having never owned one. I am mostly worried about the alternator connections, exhaust, and carburetor. I dont think the ecu controls or monitors much else on these?

Thanks for the info, makes my decision alot easier! I want the ea81 anyway for durability, and cant seem to find a good older vehicle in my price range, this may be my way to go.

I have been looking at subies and found one that needs a new engine, it is a carburated 87 wagon. There is an ea81 engine on ebay locally. I have not done an engine swap before, but would this basicly be a drop in? I would put this into the retrofitting forum but this concerns putting older engine into newer car... anybody done this? Thanks

Hi everyone, I am going to go look at an 84 wagon today, Other than CV joints, what are common problems for these vehicles? I am in Colorado so rust shouldnt be a huge issue. I am unsure of the mileage but am told it is pretty high. Any help would be appreciated!