TheLoyale

I have this same issue with my '83 Hitachi EA81 Arrg!

Been bustin' ur hump I see. What are you using for a Carb gasket?

A huge load has been taken off my mind, all the intake bolts have came out with almost little effort. I didn't even use heat, Bravo! Some pictures: 5 of the bolts came all the way out, one is stuck in the manifold (Turns, but won't tap out) I'll work it a little more and get it out. I will also wire wheel all the studs clean and use anti-seize for reinstall. Cleaned the valley and bellhousing up. I have bought a new PCV, I have Intake gaskets and V-belts on order, I will be buying all different size hoses to replace every hose. I am also going to replace the heater core hoses. When I get the new intake, I will be painting it the same Pontiac blue as the air cleaner and Valve covers.

I'm thinking if you were to lower it anymore, it'll hit the Electric choke. ?

You'll want both cooling fans on the EJs, They both come on at the same time to cool the engine. It would also be rather tight on the back of the radiator (Might hit a pulley) and it probably won't clear the grill on most newer Subarus (I couldn't even stick small driving lights behind the grill on my Outback. Plus, who wants to run more plumbing then you need to? Its on top for a reason, simplicity.

A Scoop is going to push air into the intercooler. Where else are you gonna put it? There is no room on the WRXs for one in the front without looking like a Tuner.

Actually! When I bought the car, it was a cold night. I had the heat on Hot with fan speed about 1 or 2. It felt really warm in the cabin and the temp gauge was rock steady. Once (If ever) I get another intake swapped on and my new genuine thermo in with new coolant, we should have no worries! I can't wait to drive the "Ski wagon" in winter! (If I ever get that far...)

And in other news, Dinosaur farts are among the other hot topics of the news today. http://search.yahoo.com/search?cs=bz&p=Dinosaur%20gas&fr=fp-tts-504&fr2=ps

Does anyone have a solid date/place/time for Don Miller? I heard it was going to be June 10th, location was sketchy as was time frame. Might only be bringing the EA82 Gotta claim my trophy with the EA82 for the 3rd year in a row

Where do these intake bolts like to break off? Up by the head or lower, where the threads start? I have been soaking the bolts since last week, with PB and DeepCreep, so far, the 3 that I can get to without disassembling anything, only one broke loose and turns nicely, the other two, don't feel like they want to move, if I put any more torque on them, something might break. I am thinking, that if the heads break off, I can still grab the shank with a locking pliers and remove the stubs that way, once the intake is off. Is there something else I could soak the bolts down with? PB and Deepcreep are the best I have, Yield was great stuff, but don't have anymore.

I was actually looking at one of those NOS molded plastic covers on ebay. It was about $20. Maybe fabricating one up would be the better route, plus being sheet steel. Reason I ask about cold starting it, my dad said his Brother had similar air filters on his 427 '69 Impala (2-fours, Cam, Heads, Headers ect) and had hard times starting in the winter. I, having never looked at carbs till now (Except small engines) don't know what to expect from them. Fuel Injection was the era I grew up in

Cool! Yeah I'm just gonna get the kit. At least it comes with everything I need for the EA81. The only thing I'm not sure about is the exposed air cleaner setup. How does this effect extreme cold starts? Theres no heat riser, and the filter is wide open, more exposed to water spray and such. I read that you can't really use the EA81 air intake mod unless you have a lifted rig with a dropped motor. Just want to make sure my car will start when its -20* and blowing snow

My question is, how hard is the engine to start in the cold with that chrome air cleaner and no heat riser?

Anybody know what bolt pattern the Fiat 500 uses?

I don't think you understand what rust is...? Look at my EA81 and then talk to me HAHA! Wheels look good though. "Swampdokey" Do I dare ask?

Also, this is in fact everything I need in a Weber swap, correct? Its listed as a DGEV, but I want to make sure that it has Electric choke. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-1976-1989-1600-1800-OHV-EA71-81-Weber-Carb-Kit-/330700425369?fits=Make:Subaru&hash=item4cff480899&item=330700425369&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr#ht_3551wt_958

Can I get the gasket between the Intake and the Carb base?

Yes, it is a SHO. Big Yamaha motor in there.

Proline basket - $10 ebay/towerhobbies.

Looks like the 1954 P-400

Nice score! Chrome too.. That is a real tight fit with out the lift, very close to the front rocker corner. 2" lift will really help.

I bought it new a few years back from Towerhobbies. I had it forsale on here yesterday, but after being low balled twice, I took it off the market, and decided to modify it like I've always wanted to do.