[What is my Soobie ID?]

Thanks for the info guys!! I appreciate it. I'm not too good at navigating this web site yet, either so bear with me.

I'll keep the Ol' USMB Posted as to "Finns" progress. As everyone does, I have great hopes for the little Soobie!!!!!

THANKS AGAIN>>>>>LATER!!!!

I'm not sure what you mean by ID, but I'd say you have an EA81 Engine. That's just the name of the engine; 1800cc, overhead valve horizontally-opposed petrol engine. An EA82 is the same sort of idea, but instead of using pushrods to open the valves, it had two timing belts and an overhead cam system, one on each bank. Here's a link for more info about that engine.

 

An EJ is a later style of engine Subaru put out, and they're still using it today. I believe it started in 1989, but check out this link for more precise info. The EJ series had one timing belt, came out in both carb and EFI, as well as dual overhead cam (DOHC, or Quad Cam) and single overhead cam (SOHC), like the earlier EA82. It came out as a variety of displacements, such as 1500cc (EJ15), 1800cc (EJ18), 2000cc (EJ20), 2200cc (EJ22), and the EJ25, which is, you guessed right, 2500cc. They're regarded as far more reliable, more economical, more powerful, and easier to customize, especially more so then the EA82, which is a pig of an engine, unreliable, fairly gutless, and prone to overheating, particularly the turbo models.

 

Hope that clears some of it up for you. Any more questions just ask, and everyone will do their best to help. Everyone has to start at the bottom to get to the top , and noone ever gets to the top, even if a few people are mighty close

 

Oh, and also, welcome to the forum

[What kind of suspension swaps for my 83 GL Wagon?]

Also, what is my 1983 4WD 1800cc 4spd Wagon called? is it an EA 83? And what makes an EJ an EJ? Pardon my ignorance....I'm a little slow!!

[What is my Soobie ID?]

I have a 1983 4WD 4spd 1800cc Wagon. What is her ID? Is it an EA83? Also what is an EJ? Pardon my ignorance...I'm a little slow!!!!!

[What kind of suspension swaps for my 83 GL Wagon?]

Thanks Bro! Didn't know if there were some newer model year suspensions that could swap. Have had old Soobies for years but never did much customizing. Just put a new motor and CV's in "Finn" and am drillin out my rotors and drums for 15's. Heard about rear disc conversions. Any info on that?

[What kind of suspension swaps for my 83 GL Wagon?]

Just wondering if I can upgrade the struts and junk. Not necessarily for a lift kit just a better ride.

[EJ Lift kit $500]

hey. I live in Bham and have an 83 4WD wagon (1800) 4 SPD. Drilled out my rotors and drums for 6 lug Chevy rims and wondered if you had any tips on a 2-4 in lift to clear the 15's. Saw some guys on Woburn near the Haggens that had a cool lift under an 87 or later wagon. Dont know if thats you or not. You can call me at 206 459 6188 if its easier. My name is ROBB. THANKS