carfreak85

I have never had a problem like that, I wish I could be more helpful.

SS headers and downpipes with the factory turbo flanges or EJ-IHI turbo style flanges. Stainless braded brake line sets. Tune up kits (plugs, wires, filters, etc)

I've been keeping an eye on this item on ebay... Just waiting for proper fundage to arrive. It is SLIGHTLY larger than a factory EA81 AT front anti-roll bar. I also agree that a rear bar will have a greater noticable effect on the chassis balance, but I have been advised that on cars with poor front camber having a roll bar that is traditionally "too stiff" will help to keep the front end from leaning too much, actually improving front end grip.

I like the idea on a high HP ej turbo engine but, unfortunatly for us, there is a coolant passage running through the intake manifold on this generation engine. There may be gains, but for this application the parts would have to be custom made. Unless the DIY approach was taken!

Bump.

It seems that you're trying to blow your motor. Why would you want to do that?

How did you happen to get yourself a 22B?

What kind of boost pressures are people running on their cars?

For the fronts I used 2WD KYB struts with EA81T front springs. The rear end took another set of 2WD KYBs with the torsion bars clocked down one notch. As for the tires, I've been enamored with Falken RT-615 tires and they come in 205/50/15s. Now I'm in the process of finding the appropriate wheels to fit those. Factory: Lowered: EDIT: The second picture is with the rear bar at two notches lower. I'll find a pic with the car on one notch.

Quick search found this: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=77362&highlight=spfi+doesn%27t+like+boost http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=67572&highlight=quattro+san http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=23639&highlight=quattro+san http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=80422&highlight=turbo+ea81 As for the ceramic coatings, I was talking about it as it pertains to EA81Ts and preventing future cracking of the combustion chamber, sorry for the confusion. EA81Ts are my bread and butter, so don't think that I'm trying to lead this thread off track.

This is the wrong thread for that question. Please start a new thread in this forum or the retrofitting forum. This is a thread about factory turbocharged EA81s. Sorry if that came off rudly.

I'm interested in what other owners think about ceramic coatings. Specifically for the combustion chamber. I know that one of the heads on my engine has a crack ala EA82T, but the subie specific repair shop said it wasn't anything to worry about. I know Swain has a coating that doesn't seem too expensive. Does anyone have any opinions on this?

I agree that the EA81T is an under-loved power plant. Hell, it was only avalible in a very limited number of markets for perhaps the better part of two years. Sort of a Subaru performance anomaly like the SVX or GC 2.5RS. On a side note, the crossover pipe flange is identical between the EA81 and EA82 turbos except where they .bolt to the head. Downpipes are identical. Legacy turbos (VF-11) have WRX style flanges. EA81T crossover pipe houses the O2 sensor while the EA82T O2 sensor is in the downpipe. Seems as though I'm being left behind in the battle of beefy internals. All I have done so far to the engine are bolt ons: Cut bottom of the intake box + K&N panel filter SS manderal bent header 1.5" primaries, 1.75" uppie 3" DP 2.5" exhaust with Flowmaster muffler I have been stocking parts for various engine related projects that will be added shortly such as an intercooler, EBC, turbo timer, uprated turbo and RRFPR. Just need to get some additional gauges and support hardware for these mods to go on. Once I start with my turbo coupe project, I will have a spare engine to pull apart and build up. Currently I'm finishing the clear coat on a WRX hood scoop and splitter. WOW, thats some nice hardware!! How did that affect your wallet? Not trying to be rude, but I have another source for valve springs, etc. and just want to be able to compare prices. I'm also not convinced that porting is a worthwhile mod for these engines. While I am sure it would help some on a N/A engine, these little guys are not flowing enough for ports and TBs to be a restriction. Plus they are turbocharged, so much of the port work would be negated simply by having positive manifold pressure. But I'm still interested in learning more about these mods for future application. The spare tire support is non-structural, but does have a heat sheild for the turbo. That sensor is your ambient air temp sensor. HOOK IT BACK UP!

My set just came in too. Unfortunatly I'm having trouble finding quality OEM replacement rotors to go with the new pads. I should have them on once I find a suitable set of discs. Any suggestions?

I have an AutoX in Bremerton that day, so I'm out for the 11th.

Bump.

Nothing really, I just want the highest quality replacement rotors that I can find. I know we can get Brembos for the solid rotor crowd, but is there some super secret part number for the vented discs? The problem with my current ones are big fat grooves caused by a loose axle nut and rust scale that looks ugly... Plus I don't want to bed in my new Hawk HPS pads on those rotors, however old they might be. Does anyone have a prefered brand of rotors similar in quality to Brembo? In this case I'm not looking for the least expensive option, I WANT to spend money on my brakes. Anyone have the hook up on Motul RBF600 brake fluid?

November 11th in Bremerton. Hope to see another board member out there. I don't care who you are or what you bring, and I don't bite!! We need more of this on this board!!! http://www.pnwr.org/calendar07/display.asp?EventID=1423&CalendarID=4&StyleID=2&thisMonth=11&thisDay=11&thisYear=2007&Window=Same

I've been looking for vented Brembo rotors for a 4wd EA81, but I think the online stores I'm looking in are mixing up EA82 rotors with EA81 (Giving me dimensions that don't match the EA81 FSM). Does anyone know where to get Brembo rotors for our cars or rotors of similar quality?

I saw an 08 OBS the other day and I wouldn't call that quirky, I'd call it Fugly. Now the bugeye WRXs, those are quirky looking beasts. The only car I can think of that it looks like is a European Carolla hatchback. I think we can all agree that since at least the Gen 1s, people have complained that most new 'rus were not the best to look at. As time passed however people's opinions have not changed, the weird subaru people have just come out of the wood work and started loving these old ugly cars. I like my EA81 Turbo wagon because in most places I go my car looks like nothing else (Except in Bellingham, which I'm convinced is the EA81 capitol of the world). It is also better engineered than many cars of similar vintage.

Ewwwwww...

Really?

There was a GMC truck at the last autox I was in... NO EXCUSES!!! But seriously, it seems like nobody around here likes to race on pavement...

Never got around to doing the research myself. Has anyone found Speed Bleeders for the rear disc brakes? What about for EA81 front calipers? What fits those?

Actually, they do. So does Honda and Toyota. They sell so many new cars because people know that the used ones are just as good and will last a long time (Read: excellent used cars), and in our case, sometimes better.