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^ my dad's old '85 Accord had 55 in orange. The 3AT is geared really low, as mentioned above. If it is indeed shifting into 3rd, a 4EAT swap will help, but even better would be a 5-speed swap. My 5SP Loyale cruises nicely at 70, running only around 3500 RPM. I still get bad gas mileage, but oversize snow tires and lots of extra weight will do that to you .

Keep in mind that unless you have an early Loyale, in many states an ER27 swap will not pass emmissions, as the swapped engine often has to be of the same year or newer than the vehicle it is being swapped into. If you can find a late XT6 and you've got an early Loyale, it's a go, though. Even so, the EJ22 would be my swap of choice. It's incredibly reliable, plenty of power, and goes in reasonably easily.

Aww, Eric! I wish you'd have said something, I was up there this morning! Oh well, looks like you guys had fun . What road is that?

With infinite cash flow... EA82, bobbed tail, and Baja-ized High compression EJ22 Beefed up EA82 D/R T-case Portaled axles (Dana 40? Unimog? Hummer?) Steerable rear wheels 12"+ lift

Snoqualmie got dumped on. Check my thread - sounds like a Saturday run is forming.

I'd be happy to go back up on Saturday. There's a great, really long trail outside of Hyak that has TONS of turnoffs, everything from gravel, to some serious mud, stream crossings... everything you could want. It's a fun road. The snow stopped last night at about 9:00, but hopefully it'll start again before Saturday. Where would be a good meeting place for everyone? Here in North Seattle is fine with me (and probably Eric too ), or anywhere along I-90. I can make directions to the trailhead too, if anyone wants.

Well, I'll certainly be up here tonight. Dunno if anyone else is coming or not, but I hope so! It's still snowing like crazy up here.

THIS IS AN ALL-POINTS BULLETIN! SNOQUALMIE PASS HAS 3" OF FRESH SNOW! I'm up here for the day, and I WANT TO GO PLAY IN IT! I know some sweet roads just out of Hyak. If any of you can make it up here today, please let me know! My cell is 206.351.8258. The pass is exit 53 off of I-90, about an hour out of Seattle. Please let me know if you can make it! I know it's last minute, but there's TONS OF IT! SNOW!!!

Thank ya . Made it the other day. V2 of the bumper looks great. I was almost thinking to have the reciever either on top or flush with the plate where the fogs are mounted to. Where it's at right now, I'd be worried about it getting hung up - that underpan on the bumper is too nice and smooth to break up with a reciever. ...but that's just me.

Likewise - I'd want to see the design, perhaps a prototype. I'd like to see a 2" reciever on there, and perhaps the turn signals more integrated into the bumper. Where they are right now, they're rather exposed.

As said above, just look for the driveshaft, rear diff, and CVs. It'll be pretty obvious once you get under there. As Brian mentioned, the 2WD models usually sit a little lower than the 4WD/AWD ones, so a trained eye can spot them, but looking for the rear drive hardware is your best bet.

I would buy this. Looks awesome! I'd want a receiver on it, right in the middle under the fogs.

Great photos!

Talk to Primitive Racing. They make a burly rear diff protector for the WRX. Perhaps it might fit your Legacy. It's worth checking out, anyway. I like how the cars in those pics are all RHD. I wonder why an EA82 needs a rear diff protector, though? That diff is tough as all hell, and probably stronger than just about any skid plate. EDIT: Primitive's website says it should fit early Legacies. Perhaps that includes '95?

Yeah, and depending on the meatiness of the tread as well, and how soft the compound is (i.e. a tire that wears faster will generally start larger), and whatever the manufacturer feels like. Trust me, if you saw the 185/70R14s I have on my wagon, you'd think they're significantly bigger. They're big fellas .

Despite the measurements listed on the tire, different tires are made somewhat different sizes. I have three different sets of 185/70R14s, each measuring a VERY different size. For example, my old cheapo Douglas street tires did not ever rub on my rear fenders, even when fully loaded. My Yokohama snows rub like mad. Same wheels, same size, just a different tire.

Looks great, Austin. That wagon of yours is looking intensely cool! Can't wait until the day I get to see it in person.

My list: Tools 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 22, and 36 MM sockets, various extensions, adaptors, etc. in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" drives, deep and standard, 6 and 12 point. 10, 12, 14, and 19 MM combination wrenches 18" 1/2" drive breaker bar Slipjoint and needle nose pliers GOOD wire crimpers All sorts of screwdrivers A decent hammer Multimeter 12V test probe Zippy ties Electrical tape Duct tape (but of course!) JB Weld And a really big Mag Light Parts 'n' stuff Spare timing belts Various sizes of hose Some bits of wire Fuses like mad Misc. hose clamps Misc. electrical connectors Oil More oil Power steering fluid Antifreeze Lots of water Some more oil Gear oil Recovery gear A burly come-a-long An equally burly tow strap Some chain Trailer chains (makes it real easy to pull the car in a nice straight line by hooking to both tow hooks at the same time) A folding combination shovel/pick Jackstands All the tools except the breaker bar fit into a little tiny tool box that lives under the floor in the back of the wagon, along with the vast majority of the other stuff. I definately need to snag a couple spare axles to carry around too.

Yeah, I was SUPER late, that's why I was flying as fast as I was. My wagon at 80-85 MPH is a little on the scary side, but she does okay, at least until the really steep part just before the summit exits .

Ha! Good ol' Marysville. Always good for a laugh.

That was me! 'Twas nice playing around with you on the freeway, that Legacy of yours is mighty quick.

Music Millenium on NW 23rd in Portland, OR. I would guess that any self-respecting record shop should have one. Noah: When you make it back to the left coast, and after my wagon is lifted, we ought to do a photoshoot of the ridiculously stickered wagons .

As the locals know, I'm a big fan of band stickers. Slayer, Ministry, Skinny Puppy, Marylin Manson, Shadows Fall, Mastodon, Lamb of God, Pantera, Jellyneck (props to anyone who has seen them live), Ozzy, a couple Motörhead ones, Iron Maiden, KMFDM, Arch Enemy, Black Label Society, Judas Priest, and Black Sabbath all grace the tail of my wagon. I love stickers. There's three or four more now since that photo. METAL FOREVER!

I put an 80-mil (a little over 1/16") self-adhesive clear vinyl on mine. It's tough stuff, but the company that makes it is no longer in business, sadly. I know where you can get 40-mil (a little over 1/32"), but it's not as tough.

You know, I don't rightly remember. I know it couldn't have been a terrible amount, because my boss was too cheap to spend tons of money, but I honestly don't know. Sorry :-\