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When I first dropped this motor in my car, it ran like crap, kept missing, and the tach would jump around. I figured the Crank angle sensor was going out. When I finally got my hands on a new disty, and went to take the old one out, I found the 2 bolts were loose. apparently when I set the ign timing, I forgot to tighten them. Glad you got it fixed!!

I had a couple diagrams, but there's a ton of stuff that needs to be switched. I just left it, the gauges still work fine, and the indicators just don't light up....

similar amount of work. using the EA relays would require splicing in at least 3 wires (2 12v+ from main relay, one ground for fuel relay to ECU) into the harness, whereas using the EJ ones means just the one from fuel relay to pump, and the one from the IGN switch to the Main relay, since they're already getting power and ground through the EJ harness elsewhere. but do leave the EA starter relay. bringing the EJ starter relay is overkill.

chances are, that'll only utilize part of the intercooler. You'll need something like this: except I suspect your inlets are pointed in different directions. but that intercooler is a stock single turbo WRX one, the Y is also stock, but we had to modify it a bit to reach the turbo (this was going in an impreza....)

check the drivers side belt. cause that side drives the distributer. I've had EA82s run with a broken pass. side belt, but not the drivers

actually, I beleive you don't need anything from the box under the hood. the 2 relays you need are under the dash, near the steering column. I bet the box under the passenger seat is for power locks or something, I bet you won't need it.

3/16" punches can be had for a few bucks at any hardware store. a craftsman one is only like $6....I have 3! and yes, there are more than a few unresolved issues about the 'other' site....but t isn't anyone you'll find here.

yep, that pretty much describes it. you'll need 2 relays from the legacy. Main relay (6 wires) and fuel pump (4), the FI fuel pump only needs a power, and a ground. leave the relay in the harness, string a wire back to the pump for your power, and then ground the other wire. one of these days, I'm going to sit down and finish my write-up

and a little bracket to make room for the EDFC motor at the top. Dave, I want to know how you like them!

I realize, but it seems to me you could do the same thing. strip the legacy harness down to the bare minimum (trying to leave as much of the harness in tact, definately was a major problem in getting mine to run, when we actually put in the time to strip the harness down to nothing, it started right up), feed the wires through the fender, and into the engine bay, and put the ECU under the dash like the legacy or EA. the crank and cam angle sensor wires, as well as O2 and MAF (cluster that comes through the firewall on the legacy) would have to be a little creative, unless the impreza's have the same hole above the pedals that comes out next to the strut tower.... I'll see if my buddy Kris can get me that same pinout for the imp.

just not true, welded is best, but you certainly don't NEED to weld it. and welding the front would be just downright dumb! clutch-type LSDs are a big step up over open, not as good as welded for the hardcore wheeler, but for most people's use, an LSD is fine. helical's are useless offroad.

no rats nest necessary: that's post-EJ22 swap. it's all up under the dash like it should be. wasn't even that hard, just had to pull off the fender.

so, what application did you get them for? all 4 for a early what, '01-'05 legacy?

when I parted out my '85, we had it stripped. pretty much just the shell, we put it on our little utility trailer, and took it to the scrap yard, it weighed in at just shy of 400 lbs. right after I dropped the engine, tranny, and both crossmembers out of it, we tried to pick the front end up (no wheels, so the only other thing touching the ground was the rear bumper), and couldn't. I'm not a big guy.....but my dad is. there's alot of car there! it's lighter, however, than your buddy's trans am. from sheer engine weight alone, the little 4 cyl aluminum 1.8 weighs a bit less than that 400 CI cast steel V8

SWEEEET!!!! is that the same fitment that WJM was talking about? I got to ride in an impreza with full tein flex in it today.....mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Really stiff, but handles amazing! does that drop plate limit the travel at all? I would worry about having to lower the coilovers too much to compensate....or is there enough extra? I'm UBER jealous, and as soon as I can scrape together the cash, will be doing the same. and torxxx, that green is pretty much a tein trademark....I doubt they have any other color, but you could look.

I totally understand. on the swap, I did a very similar one in my loyale. 3AT to 5MT D/R (happened to be a RX tranny, but it's virtually the same), you're right on the money with the swap parts...I'm not sure about the driveshaft, but the crossmember is different (mounts are still there, and you'll need the longer bolts from the 5MT). it's actualy a pretty straightforward swap. the hardest part is getting the stupid pedal box in there. just make sure it's in Park when you disconnect everything, otherwise it might lock the key in the ignition.....that was a pain.

no. the suto didn't have a lo range. and the rear output from the tranny goes through a clutch pack, so while you're hillclimbing, you could just have one front wheel spin, and that clutch pack could slip. Auto's typicaly are preferrable for offroading (specifically rock crawling), but with no gear reduction. they're pretty much useless.

it's not a U-Pull type yard. so unless you're looking for the rear subframe, or an engine block or something, I'm sure you could have it shipped to you for little more than it would cost to pick it up in person.

yep, it's been discusse a few times. a local guy on MNSubaru found out a ton of info...I'll see if I can dig it up. sure enough: Cindy's Classic Autos. 300 Hwy 12 & 18 Cambridge, WI 53523. Phone# (608) 423-4307. "i just gave them a call. the guy said he has about 500 subarus there. the have a hand full of 94 sedans (not sure if impreza of legacy) some 93 sedans and wagons (again not sure if impreza or legacy) they have a 95 SVX. and then the remainign 475 cars are a mix of DLs Gls and opther older models. sounds like fun!" that's from March of 2005....

yep, it doesn't have to hold up to any really crazy forces, unless you're running a welded diff, and even then.

I've thought about doing that too.... and torxx..frequently the control arm twists with it. and I don't think it was engineered to be the first thing to give, it just wasn't engineered to do what we're doing...

I don't remember where or what, but I know I've seen a generic tent that folds out on a roof rack, similar to that. you could put it on anything...

I've mangled more than a few.....in fact, I used a pre-bent one when I relocated my radius rod bracket, much like you've done. I hope you find a solution, but mine has been to replace it with something already built beefy.

how much are the lifts going to be? AA had a legacy lift, but it was substantially more expensive than an EA lift, and still required outback struts to clear the tires. the ej adapter, and modified linkage, and a custom driveshaft... I'm meant bigger as in heavier. if you're going to use an EJ car to wheel, make it an impreza.

Justy's have a 4x100mm bolt pattern, I think it's the same as the old civics. I'm pretty sure there are a bunch of options.