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NICE!

So...

OK, just don't see a brushless motor in the pics. Hopefully it doesn't lunch your gears!

When are you going to put the brushless in? Should be interesting...

Hey all, contemplating a project, and I need to know the width measurement of an EA81 engine from valve cover to valve cover. I've been searching the web for awhile, and can't seem to find it (maybe my googlefu is broken)

Count the plug wires - looks like 4cyl. That being said, a lot of smaller 6 cyl engines are about the same power output...

BTW, looks very good cosmetically!

If the seller said it "just needs a new water pump", it probably "just needs head gaskets, timing kit, water pump, and radiator" Hopefully not, though.

A guy here who does flagging/signing work uses one for hauling all his gear. The rear springs seem to be permanently sagged at this point, so HD rears at a minimum would be a consideration.

I recall seeing my first lifted Subaru in the early 90's in (I think) Kelowna, BC. The image is still burned into my brain, as we had an '82 wagon around that time. Probably about a 4", but looked to have stock size wheels/tires.

This R awesomer!

Sexxxy!

Pretty sure the only MPFI EA82 n/a we got here was the 9.5:1 compression.

The info you need is in the "EJ swap" thread. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/67098-please-read-ej-swap-write-up-ver-20-now-in-pdf-form/ It is, in a way, simple. But can also be very time consuming. You will want to have the wiring diagrams for your car handy. If you have never done anything like this before, you might want help from someone who has experience with it.

Looked better without spacers, IMO. Looks like you're lovin it though! The senior pics are good.

Keep in mind that when you do this process, it removes whatever UV coating may have been left on the plastic lens, and the plastic will still yellow over time. For longer-lasting results, a UV blocking clear coat is needed. Some of the kits include the clear coat, but the most commonly used ones do not.

Ivan: sent you a PM awhile back, hoping to hear back! Sorry to interrupt the thread....

Any installed pics of the 1.5"?

Hey Scott, is there any need for further rear wheel centering when putting your 1.5" lift on a '97 Outback? I will be putting taller tires on, too.

Hubba-Hubba!

Lots of good info here. 1) You are in NY, sounds like snow. Are you running good winter tires? (not all season) 2) Have you had the brakes checked by a reputable shop? If you are truly having a problem with the brakes, get it fixed. If the braking system is compromised, winter tires should still help it stop faster. However, even a perfectly functioning braking system won't help if you are not using appropriate tires. Also, as stated, ABS is there to allow you to control the vehicle's direction. I am using proper tires, and my vehicle is in great mechanical shape, but when my ABS kicked in on a downhill ice patch, I knew the only way to avoid hitting the vehicle travelling through the intersection was to steer away from it. Pushing the pedal harder was not going to save me.

Literally fried ! Wow !

It is enough - as long as it is in good shape (new would be best).

Alternatively, I could come get the Brat, drive it up here, and tell you all about it. Could even include video footage.

Come on up to Nelson. We have snow.