Numbchux

I'd be worried about using an electric fuel or water pump for this. since the oil is so much thicker, it may cause problems. it may not aswell....I don't know for sure, but it's certainly something to consider.

:clap: that....is......sooooo......hotttttt!!!!!!!!

rear suspension....torsion bars FTL. unless you're OK with the stock suspension.....

oh yea, imo the newer cars have almost as much climbing ability because of the added torque. I think my EA82 wagon would always run out of steam on long climbs, even in low range, the EJ22 just keeps pulling! the only problem you may run into, is if you're trying to stuff more than about 29" tires under an EJ car, is the clearance at the lower spring perch. unless you go with full coilovers....but the stock Outback/Forester (tallest you can get stock) struts only allow limited clearance.

yea, black *should* be read, and green *should* be test.

I'm assuming you replaced the plugs. how about the wires? I'd get that 02 sensor hooked up! if the AFR's are out of wack...it's not going to run right at all.

it's true. that's why I said '95-'97. I wouldn't really consider getting anything newer than a '97. the brightons have just as much potential as any other impreza. but an L that already has a 2.2l and rear discs is just a head start on that. will be much closer to that animal without any modifications at all. if you're planning on going the whole nine yards, a brighton is a great choice. if you're planning to do a bit, and drive the daylights out of it, and upgrading it a little at a time, I'd try to find something a step up.

why do you want a dual range tranny? if you're running an EJ motor, you'll have plenty of torque to turn bigger tires for dakar. also, keep in mind the rear suspension of a brat has zero aftermarket support. do some looking around for the kind of products you'll be using. I'd use an early impreza. light, cheap, and infinitely upgradeable.

+75,000 fluid flushes can do WONDERS for older auto trannies.

there was a guy not too long ago having problems with his dry-sumped EA81 in an ultra-light. I'll look around and see if I can find it....

OBD II refers to the ECU diagnostics system, and is universal on all cars '95+ (and some older ones). getting one that is already OBD II means a smarter ECU, and a more compatible system should you decide to swap. although an ej22 swap is possible on an ej18 car, it's (IMO anyway...) more work than it's worth. there were basic Ls with the 2.2 (My buddy has a '96 L coupe with a 2.2, it happens to have an auto, but they exist as a manual too). I would also avoid the brightons, because they had rear drum brakes. and while the swap is possible, IMO more work than it's worth just for stock discs. if you're going to bother, do a real upgrade.... I'd be looking for a '95-'97 L coupe with a 2.2l, 5MT, and rear disc brakes. that'll get you a heck of a headstart. and if you look around, they can be had for pretty cheap.

i'd have to disagree...EA82s are cool, but your modifications are pretty limited. if you're just looking for a fun beater car, yea, but if you're looking for a seriously competitive car, get an early impreza L coupe. they're similar weight to an EA82, and the aftermarket support is exponentially better. the biggest difference is the rear suspension. anything else is pretty easily upgradeable to EJ stuff, but the rear end is totally different. the best rear shocks you can get are KYB GR2s, or full coilovers for an '05+ legacy (which are still pretty limited). Sway bars are limited to XT6, etc. an imp can easily be upgraded for better brakes, shocks, springs, sway bars, etc. all easily interchangeable for WRX stuff, or better and, they come with a better motor (this point is arguable....but out of the box, an EJ motor has a bunch more power than an EA). AND, if you decide to do a big power build, the engine wiring is already half done. long story short, an OBD II 2.2l impreza L coupe would be ideal!

had another one a couple weeks ago, finally got the pics rounded up. not many of my car yet, but these 2 are AWESOME: and some sweet shots I got of other people: http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/Numbchux/Ice%20Race%202007/ same place as before, but more snow this time, and the sun was shining all day, so it kept the track surface a little slushy (traction!!). I only wish I could've spent the whole weekend there like last time...but I was only there for a few hours.

cool, loving the black body kit what all was involved in putting the EJ shift linkage in there?

wow, I've never heard of that If I can figure out where I put it, I'll check my '89 FSM.... for the record, the 2 ratios being referred to are 1.196:1 and 1.592:1. here's where I was getting the info... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/mick/gear-ratios.htm

crazy, the one we pulled from my buddies donor t-leg didn't look like that. it looked like the old ones where you can't see anything inside it... you learn something every day, nice

not sure what you mean....all N/A D/Rs have the 1.6:1, and all turbos have the 1.2:1.

:banghead: I've not noticed any problem with my swap yet.....but I haven't looked. now I'm afraid to crawl under there especially since the donor car had 230k miles on it BEFORE I swapped it and started abusing it.

oh yea, definitely open... an LSD looks like this:

sounds like my girl....except she usually sweats before me at the off-camber stuff that's in my buddies jeep, she still hasn't figured out that third pedal, so she never drove the subaru.

you probably could. but, having never been under one myself, and knowing, as gary said, that the justy is the freakazoid, I couldn't say for sure. but I did a FWD to 4WD swap in my loyale....and it was VERY easy.

huh...look at that. I never would have noticed that....cool!

I've got a buddy with those same wheels on his imp L....and I'm trying to talk him out of them. no luck yet nice work!

the most recent version is on PutStuff, linked in the stickied thread in this section. You're more than welcome to host it, but I'll get you a more recent version (almost done....I swear!). I'm going to try to host the final version to the university server...but I'm not sure if I remember how to do that

ok, I'm currently down to only ONE subaru so here it is: '92 Loyale wagon, started life as a FWD 3AT Florida car (Rust Free ). My dad bought it down there, and drove it up here, and it was our daily driver for a few years. then I got my license, and it was passed along to me. I hated the drivetrain, so replaced it with the '85 4WD wagon, and then a couple lifted wagons. then, last summer, I pulled it out of the woods, and between parts from my '85, my mom's old '92 legacy, and some other stuff....I did this to it: now it's running a full RX FT4WD DR drivetrain with rear LSD. R1 Racing 450/500 lb/in adjustable coilover springs over stock struts/shocks (yikes ) XT6 front sway bar (have the rear, but need the turbo trailing arms...) '85 front bumper and grill EJ22e rear discs using 200SX calipers (haven't redone the cables yet...so it's still front handbrake) this summer, it's getting 5-lug and a full suspension setup (poly bushings, GR2s in the rear, AGXs in front, rear sway bar, and some springs ), and hopefully a crazy custom hybrid tranny... then, some belt-driven forced induction and a PP6 then there's my dad's '94 Legacy Touring wagon, and my mom's '01 legacy sedan.