ManBearPig84

I have an 84 brat that does the same thing. I can turn the heat on for defrost and it will just barely blow out some tepid air. But no actual heat heat which i need to get fixxed soon. It is turnin winter here in NC. I can still defog my windshield so I know the fans are blowing properly. I assumed i would need a new heater core. AKC - the heater core looks just like a radiator except smaller. Most are installed under the dash area.

I was on this forum years ago with my other brat but it was rearended and i was able to get a much better brat with the insurance check. Im currently driving an 84 Brat. Primer black, with a roll cage, the wheel wells are rust free, i just filled that little space with foam to prevent anything from getting in there. I have named my most recent brat ManBearPig. For those that are south park fans you know of MANBEARPIG. Well the BRAT is 1/2 Car, 1/2 truck, 1/2 Beast. I plan on putting a lot of time and effort into this guy. 4inch body lift coming soon and then hopefully bigger tires. I live in Asheville north carolina so when i get to the big day where i can swap out for an ej22 engine and tranny hopefully someone will be able to make a trip to help me put this thing in. I do not own an engine lift. Im fairly competant with tools and the workings of a vehicle. Now if i had a step by step document with pictures im sure i could do it. I just do not have the knowledge or experience to do this on my own.

I am the proud owner of an 84 brat virtually rust free. It runs great but i just need.... more! I have been doing a fair amount of research on brats and was on this forum before with my last brat before it got totaled. I will very soon be getting a 4 inch body lift, which from what i have read is the first step to allowing a different engine. I am not looking for anything extravagent i just want to keep my 4 wheel drive, and have a little extra power to get up and down mountains. Im tired of being passed by 18 wheelers because my little brat can't handle 4th gear uphill. So I guess what Im wondering is what's the easiest way to get the swap? Do i need to just get the entire drive system from a vehicle with an ej22 or do i just need to get the ej22 engine and transmission. So I guess id like to know if anyone has what i need for sale or knows where i could get what i need. There's a brat guru i am told who makes an adapter plate for the ej22 to fit the brat body or something i can't remember exactly what it is. I just in general need help.