Snowman

That's a definite possibility. Just remember to plumb in the coolant temp sensor for the SPFI somewhere, or it will run like crap.

And pretty much all the Legacy Outbacks.

I was only aware that they came on the 85-86 EA82 4wd cars, but apparently they were available on others as well.

Well, since winter driving here is basically one big snow autocross, I would think a soobie would do pretty well. Power is not an issue if it's icy. I could usually peel out all four through third gear on ice with a stock engine. Compared to other cars I've driven, soobies handle remarkably well on snow and ice. Are you allowed to use studded tires? If so, that's the SINGLE most important thing you can get for your car.

That's the spirit:drunk: !

A huge increase in torque or unevenly applied torque could definitely cause problems with block warpage, and I'm not saying you're wrong, but I did mine that way after being advised by USMB members that have tried it that I could.

I'm pretty sure that the EA82 5 speed has been couple to the ER27, which is 145 hp, successfully. Does anybody know if the EA81 tranny is the same? If it's not, it might be easier and/or cheaper to find the EA82 tranny than the EJ tranny.

I torqued mine to 55 ft-lbs instead of 47, and did not retorque right away. Since my engine is now out of the car and waiting for another vehicle to go into, I think I'll retorque these and see how much the bolts loosened in 20,000 miles.

Don't use RTV on the rocker/valve cover gaskets. Just coat them with oil or assembly lube and tighten to spec. They're a rubber seal that is not designed for any sealant. On your cam towers, use Anaerobic sealant, not RTV.

Are they the same as EA82 struts, with a 3-position adjustment? I could probably help you out...we've got an awesome spring compressor at school but the struts need to be removed from the car, which is not hard. I could come out early saturday morning and help you take those off before I grab the Legacy. It'd take about 5 minutes to compress the springs and make the adjustment, and I could bring them back out and help install them that afternoon. Just soak the three mounting bolts really well with penetrating oil beforehand.

What about EA81 pistons? Those have a compression ratio of 8.7:1. I don't know if that is created by making the pistons a different height or if it's from head design. Anybody know?

Looks like an EA71 air cleaner to me. Edit: Never mind. Upon closer inspection, it looks like a universal chrome one, so I have no clue what engine's in it!

The big hurdle you will have is that you'll have to make a custom intake manifold, as the EA82 SPFI manifold will not fit onto the EA71. If that doesn't scare you, here's a link to the conversion manual: http://www.mnchopshop.org/images/us...sion_manual.pdf

When I did mine, turning the piston in would retract the parking brake mechanism but not pull the piston back. However, once that slack was created, gentle pressure from a C-clamp could easily push the piston into the caliper. How hard is it supposed to be to turn the pistons? I used one of those cube tools and I was worried about stripping either it or the place that it grabs on the piston because the pistons were so hard to turn.

Your car doesn't have the second fuel filter/vapor separator. That was only on the EA81. Sounds like bad fuel to me since it happened right after it was filled up. Run some Chevron fuel system cleaner through it to help get any residual crap out.

Colorado Component Rebuilders... They're THE place for reman Subaru engines. http://www.ccrengines.com However, if your engine is otherwise in good shape, I think replacing the HG's and having the heads resurfaced is all you would need to do at this point.

Some guy in Homer put a 350 in a loyale wagon, but the engine fell apart before it could twist the car in half.

I'm pretty sure you can get GR2 struts for the EA82s, but that's all the better you can do as far as I know. Custom springs have been made before, as well as urethane bushings.

I would disagree about the Anaerobic sealant being the wrong stuff for the job. I have not personally had an EJ22 oil pump apart so I'm not positive how it goes together, but unless the sealant has to fill a LARGE GAP (like 1/8"), Anaerobic sealant is generally far superior to any RTV and is the ONLY thing to use on gasketless mating surfaces. Just my two cents. I may be full of it:drunk: .

What's the gasket made out of? If it's that chunky-looking cork material, throw it away and get an OEM one. What kind of sealer did you use on it? I've found the best stuff to be Permatex Anaerobic Gasket Maker, but the Permatex Aviation Form-A-Gasket is a close second and is generally easier to remove again if the need arises.

I seriously think that would work! What's it going to do, leak?

Try to get it to turn by using a punch and a hammer...that may uncock and free it.

Pics of the ugliness can now be found at: http://usmb.net/gallery/album209

The EA81 wheel bearings should be pretty much like the EA82 bearings, which can be removed and installed with a large drift punch. Whatever you do, DON'T pound on the inner races of the new bearings, as this will deform the balls and the bearings will last about 10,000 miles. It's an easy job. Good luck!

I believe it was 1990 that they went to a larger shaft on the oil pump. Those pumps SHOULD fit into the old blocks just fine as I don't think they changed the block itself. Aside from that, there should be no differences.