Bram_R

Widen the rear with a couple of spacers? A little wider stance looks quite good on those Leone cars btw. Well, it's up to you to do the measuring and determine what and how you want your car to look. Good luck!

Instead of shortening the axles, is widening the subframe or control arms no option for you then? You have to do some measuring what your width of front wheels are going to be then, but maybe it's a cheaper and easier solution than modding the axles. For the rear, if you also want the bigger brakes and handbrake, go for the crossbred parts I'd say. I've done some designing of the rear hubs myself trying to get a 5 lug, but in the end, with all the machining and engineering effort, better to go for the proven solution of crossbred. I was very pleased with this kit, how it fitted and worked.

Indeed correct. Engine is a EJ20G Turbo in a 1986 XT turbo with a digidash installed. From what I know, I just used the tach wire out of the ECU and connected it to the digidash tach input. Best way is to check your FSM and turn to the electrical chapter where you see you complete ECU pin out. Then you'll make no mistake which wire does what.

For my info, you now got the EJ rack installed, but still running the EA engine and PS pump? In your opening post you're refering to an EJ22 swap, so I figured you are all EJ now! Anyway, did you have any problems fitting the u-joint between steering rack and steering shaft? Does is turns smoothly lock to lock without any 'jerkiness'? You probably also cut a section out of the subframe to pass those PS lines, right? Bram

You want to install the WRX subframes under the Brat? See also http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=96298&highlight=scotland&page=3 gr. bram

Hi Jason, Here're some pics of my 1986 XT Turbo with EJ20G engine. Luckily today I was planning a compression test and spark plug service, so I had to remove some parts which gave me good view on the clearance between valve covers and frame rails. Hope this will give you some insight. Bram general overview passenger side [ driver side

1986 XT Turbo with 1992 EJ20G engine (Legacy Turbo) '92 Legacy turbo transmission (25-spline axle stubs) Front: '92 Legacy Turbo struts, hubs, discs, brakes, shocks and axles (all EJ) Superpro poly bushings for the front sway bar and control arms EA LII steering rack with L1 tie rod ends Rear: '92 Legacy VLSD diff Crossbred 5 lug conversion kit (with rear e-brake) '92 Legacy Turbo rear discs and brakes (+ e-brake) Superpro poly bushings for the rear sway bar and control arms Koni EA shocks with top mounts flipped 15" Speedline rims with worn tires. Planning to upgrade shocks with KYB stuff. Bram

With the full time AWD, planning to install an EJ tranny as well or use an EA tranny? The amount of cash to spend also depends on what goals you'd like to achieve and what level of finish you want to see. Personanlly, I'd read over some project builds that are documented before and conclude from that what you can do yourself and what not, then also you have some insight in costs involved. Good luck and keep us updated. Bram

Nice work, fits well. Doesn't you weaken the body by cutting out that piece of framework where now your radiator sits? I've mounted my EJ radiator just behind that metal strip and installed a double fan in front of there.

Looks very detailed and usefull for a EJ swap rookie or novice. Nice work

I don't remember having to bend the lines that much, but it's over 1,5 to 2 years that I modded the x-member, so can't tell for sure... You can indeed install some (wedge shaped) shims to rotate the EJ rack a bit if the u-joint doens't line up. But if you're not in need of a quick ratio rack or something EJ special, I would consider the EA rack and spend some effort and money on custom lines. I guess it won't be so hard to source an EA rack somewhere as plenty of older Subs are parted out. Keep us updated on the install! Bram

That's a very good option too. I tried the EJ rack because I was thinking of upgrading it at some point to a quick ratio rack, which is readily available for the EJ cars. Now I maybe too can better reconsider a set of custom lines from the EJ pump to the EA rack. Thanks for the idea, Bram

Hi there, I did put a EJ steering rack in my EJ20G-XT at first. Indeed cut a section out of the crossmember. The PS-lines fit much nicer when you're using the EJ engine and PS pump together with the EJ-steering rack, instead hooking them up to an EA-rack. Problem I had was that the angle how the splined shaft comes out of the EJ rack is somewhat steeper than the EA one. For this I modified the u-joint overcoming the extra length I also needed. Unfortunately, the angles for the u-joint were too sharp resulting in jerky steering. I need to take some time in taking a closer look in this matter. At the time of this project, I just wanted the car to run for taking it to inspection, so swapped the EA-rack back without investigating options. Maybe mounting the EJ-rack slightly tilted may work. On the XT by the way, the steering shaft comes in at a fairly low angle. On GL cars, in which the drives sits a little higher and upright, the angle of the steering shaft may be better. Below some pics: engine x-member with extra hole for PS lines [/img] extended u-joint [/img] mounted in XT with EJ rack [/img] left one is EJ, right one XT, not very clear, but EJ has a steeper angle how the splined shaft comes out of the steering rack. It's also a bit longer, making it harder to line up with the u-joint. [/img] You can use LI tie rod ends when using an EJ steering rack and EJ hubs. The have the same conicity as the EJ steering arms and the same thread (M14x1,5) for the rod ends. When using EJ rod ends, you'll have toe-out even when screwed fully in. Bram

I'm toying with that idea as well for my next project. For already some info, go to topic http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=96298&highlight=scotland Here a WRX front and rear subframe is used. I have yet to take a closer look at different Subaru subframes, especially the rear, to use on a EA82 platform. Good luck and keep us updated, Bram