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yep, you could. but most of those are attached using one of those zip tie things that pulls through the fins of the radiator, which will induce leaking (go ahead, ask me how I know ).

agreed, 100%. I always just ditched the clutch fan on EA82s. the temp switch on the radiator for the electric fan is set rather high. higher than I like. so I always wired a manual switch for it. never had overheating problems as long as I remembered to turn it on

I've used an air hammer to get them out. one of the rears on my blue lifted EA82 required an oxy/acetylene torch AND an air hammer. not really a trick to it, just chemicals, and brute force. but once you get it moving a bit, it can help to pound it back in and try going out the other side.

huh...thought I posted a reply, but I don't see it. maybe that was a dream anyway, I definitely don't like the steering wheel. might see if a Loyale one would fit, but it might be difficult with the telescoping column. But, you really don't notice it at all while driving, so it's pretty low on the priority list. Loyale 2.7. Thanks for the compliments on the pictures. Although I think awesome Scenery here in Duluth and a brand-new camera had a bigger influence on them than my own photographic ability.

the one on my dad's '94 legacy looks identical to the EA82 ones I've worked with. I know the EJ ones were only available on cars with cable clutches until they redesigned (electric setup) in ~2000

on a '96 impreza EJ22e, with XT6 clutch kit installed:

I beg to differ. as the locking one really induces understeer except after a massive flick and lots of throttle. whereas the VLSD center does encourage the back tires to slide, but allows enough slip so the front tires can still grip to turn. and ESPECIALLY on dry pavement, where the EA setup would have to be totally unlocked....even with really good tires, accelerating out of a corner = one front wheel spinning uncontrollably.

been discussed.....thin metal....not strong enough for any real use.

Some Antique Brass Metallic paint, and a few fumes (too cold to paint outside ): can't wait to put them on before work tomorrow. also photoshopped the "XT6 Full Time 4WD" decal onto the side. not sure why this car doesn't have them....but it will be getting some soon!

yea, pretty much your only option is aftermarket (there were a handful of jdm 5MTs with a factory front LSD....but good luck getting your hands on one!). cheap ones start at 500 or so, good ones cost more like 1500 or more.....

Just had the UltraGrips mounted on the WRX wheels. and bought some bronze paint for them. hopefully will get time to install this weekend. And, took some more pictures: yes, it's got the stock spare tire carrier: yep, High beams AND Fog lights: pretty motor!

all it needs is some real front brakes, and center caps!

my buddy's hatch. it's since gotten a 4" lift and 29" swampers, and is in the process of getting an EJ22. and if you've got the offroad poster, you've seen this one. my favorite water crossing!

it's certainly up there....and as of this week, no longer has to serve daily driver duty....which can only mean one thing, more mods!!! full mod list and videos for those that aren't familiar linked in my sig

to work, and then back again. the goal with this is to keep it pretty stockish. very few mechanical mods. but here's where I see it within a year or so. upgraded head/fog light bulbs, possibly upgraded wiring. maybe a pair of driving lights in the bumper somewhere. rear LSD (got a buddy that's parting out an SVX, and I'm doing the wiring to swap that motor into his legacy....) different wheels (I've got a thing for '80s stuff, but.....yikes. I've got a set of WRX wheels for winter, maybe some legacy stockers for summer). remote start/keyless entry/alarm (I've got a buddy that deals/installs compustar stuff, so should be pretty cheap) fix the body damage it came with a few poly bushings, so I'll install those. tint probably some audio stuff, better CD player, better speakers. possibly EJ front knuckles/276mm 2 pot brakes. but it came with new brembo front rotors, so I'll probably stall on that. manual seatbelts the biggest plus, is my girlfriend can drive it (the fact that she can't drive a 5MT is just an excuse to not let her drive my loyale......sssshhhhhh ). it'll be sweet to take her to the annual ice races this January, and let her drive for awhile! might even bring both cars to the march event.

I LOVE the rack!!! that's awesome!

as mentioned above...no computer. and the vacuum solenoids and stuff are the same as Push-button PT4WD loyales and such, so that stuff is a bit more common. the wiring is for backup lights, low range indicator, diff lock indicator, and neutral start. obviously, none of which is necessary (I've got nothing hooked up to the RX trans in my loyale...no backup lights, oh well, I'll survive).

PICTURES!!!! yaaayyyyyyy. Took it for a drive along Skyline Parkway here in town, and got a ton of good pictures. it was hit in the rear quarter a few years ago, and the repair is starting to flake and rust. I'll have to get on this, probably in the spring. at one point, I pulled in behind an H6 outback, and saw the "H6-3.0" badge on the back. Which gave me an idea.....a few minutes in photoshop, and I think I'll be contacting Mick here very soon.

he has switched to an EJ20H ECU with the PP6. so at least he's getting some boost-friendly timing...but it's still massively inadequate.

nothing terribly extreme, weight-wise....but I've done some hauling: alright, story behind this one. I deliver pizzas (obviously), in Duluth here, we have the North Shore Scenic Railroad which takes passengers along the north shore of Lake Superior to Two Harbors. during the summer, every night from Wednesday-Saturday, they serve Domino's Pizza on the train.......and somebody has got to take them down there. usually, it's 70-80 large pizzas, and I don't have any trouble in the wagon. but the last one of the year.....124 pizzas, IIRC regular load: yea.... some shelving: and lots other that we don't have pictures of....highlight was when we burned up the 3AT. me, both parents, the dog, all of our clothes/tools/food for a weekend at the cabin. a 20' extension ladder (20' long, when collapsed, 37' when extended), 4 20' pieces of steel tube that was pulled out of our well (to be cut up and used as dock posts) on the roof. AND a trailer with a queen-sized mattress, twin mattress, twin box spring, and a few 4x8 sheets of plywood. we drove like that for an hour or so before 3rd gear went out. we ended up driving home at ~40mph in second

yep, the setup pictured above in the red car is that one you're thinking of. I'm using the exact same blower. problem is, he's greedy. always upping the boost, and using the nitrous. and he's still running a PP6 for "management"......so yea, he goes through motors. I will be staying more cautious with my boost levels, and have a fully tunable standalone ECU.

that is the one. I ended up picking up a work shift today, so didn't get any pictures. but my new camera did come, and I have the day off tomorrow, so there will be pictures tomorrow, for sure! I put in a CD deck today (came with wiring and dash kit!), and while I was in there, I found the fog light relay. it is right under the radio, behind the trip computer box. green plug. after studying the diagrams, the only thing effected by the headlight switch is the ground side of the relay's control circuit. the switch provides 12v+, and the headlight switch provides the ground. so, all I did was snip that wire (RL at the relay), and ground it into the radio harness. now I can control the fog lights independant of the headlights. they still require the key to be on to work, but the headlights don't have to be on (and they will also work with the high beams on!). they confuse the retractable headlight thing....so I may have to do some fiddling with that later, but it works fine for now. I also stopped by Advance Auto, and looked in the book. they use H3 bulbs, which are easily upgradeable (in fact, Menards sells 100w H3 bulbs for like $4 each as flashlight bulbs, I have a pair in the driving lights on my loyale). and they're definitely more than useless. my next concern is the seatbelts. is a manual seatbelt swap as easy as it was in my loyale? anyone have the parts handy?

not sure if this is going to work...as it appears that this is the first post on the new board.....or the old one, not sure which..... I just bought an '89 XT6 from XT6exy on Friday. Nice car, definitely aint no EA82! 106k miles, 4EAT, AWD, mmmmmmmmmm. my new camera is supposed to arrive tomorrow, so I should have pictures then. I've been tinkering around with it, as it's my first XT. it's got some belt squeal when it's cold. the accessory belt appears to be in good shape, and tight. so I'll have to pull it off and make sure everything spins freely. Question though. Anyone rewired the fog lights so they're not effected by the headlights? It'd be sweet to be able to run around town with the fogs and parking lights on, so it wouldn't flip up the headlights. I'm off to study the wiring diagrams.

I spin the front tires a lot when exiting corners under power on pavement (can't lock the center...). I'd definitely recommend the EJ one.

correction there is no difference at the hub-end of NA v turbo EA82 axles. EA82 axles will not work without hefty modification on an EA81 car. also, EA81t axles are still 23 spline. there's probably a way to put 25-spline DOJ cups on EA81 axles.