Mack Truck

how cool is this... please leave a link to your build information. id love to have a dash like yours for my 86 GL wagon im building.

you mentioned the VW guys love these superchargers, here is a graph of a 1974 with 75hr at about 2750 peak tq. the subaru redlines up near 6000rpm so the response and net gains might be quite different. just saying... the blower on this bug shown below is much larger than the one you are speaking of. some interesting stuff. glad you make this thread. best of luck let us know what you do and if it works for you.

I am not expert on superchargers or even turbos, and Yes my EA-82 is low power at low RPM, however, my build i had Delta Cam do a Stage 1 cam grind for more low RPM power, and i also run a Weber 38/38 Synchro Carburetor-- you can get the kit from Red Line. (I was the 1st person they know of to actually use this carb to the EA-82) The result is lots more low end power. I can spin the front tires in 2wd. i have not put it on the Dyno yet, but in the future i will. my thought is the 14hp drag of our supercharger would not over come the added performance and the supercharger will not make as much boost as a turbo charger. The caution on parts and the head gasket issues of the EA 82 would make me shy away from this mod... (My 86 GL wagon has the automatic transmission hence is high geared compared to the 5speed manual trans, and for me it is an every day driver so the low end torque and power is needed for me for starting out and getting on the freeway when my RPMs will not be over 4000 that often FYI only)

how bout clogged fuel filter? has it been changed recently?

I too agree with running open belts. Here is the link to the video i watched to learn how to instal the timing belts correctly. I hope you got the kit and replace all the tensioners idleers and all that. you will be glad you did. MIles Fox is a Subaru Mechanic that shows you how to do these things at home with minimal tools. best of luck man...

do you know if the float is set properly? is the throttle cable allowing the carb to return to where the slow idel screw is on adjustment tab? id check those too.

you could use the 4wd when starting out from a stop, however any turning on pavement is really hard on ALL of the components of the drive train from the transfer case out. Tires, CV joints and differentials, drive line. etc. the other issue when doing this is the tire size and wear need to be even as with AWD cars. try it wen starting out in a straight line and see how it goes.

i have a Weber 38/38 syncro carb on my EA-82 and it works well. I would not try to mate to old EA-81s on there when the one carb does fine.

yes i do, yet only on the left head. not so good..... :P

can u txt me or call me later today I would be grateful for getting a new gear. email if u want to also yet i wont see it till get home.... 509-520-9661 macktrk123@gmail.com

No, My EA 82 had cracks tween the valves on each cylinder and the heads pressure tested ok.

Hi every one. Im in Walla Wallla, Wa State and need a timing belt gear as my left head bolts loosened and my gear came off. In the process the bolt holes on the gear are some what e-longated. If any of you have an extra gear you would sell me that would be great. please reply here or e-mail me or txt or call, how's that lol Macktrk123@gmail.com or 509-520-9661 Thanks Ray

you seem to be on track with your assessment sir. oil in the water is usually head gasket from my experience. the white smoke on startup just might be your indicator of water getting in the oil too, or...... It is possible your water level being low in the overflow is tied to the white smoke. if the coolant is getting into the cylinder then u could see white smoke when cold but when warmed up not noticeable YET. try taking the spark plugs out and see if one of them is wet with anti freeze. As far as antifreeze in the oil, yes that is a no go for me as it will take your bearings out if it persists. you could take an oil sample and send it in with an email response and only drive minimally until you are sure there is no anti-freeze in the oil, As you know the EA 82 is prone to head gasket issues. for me my heads were warped so i am just finishing a rebuild of my heads, had them shaved and heads pressure checked and new seals etc. all new timing belts and pulleys etc. if u go that far do a wet and dry compression test to see if full rebuild is needed. etc. good luck

Yes i have about 20,000 miles on my 38/38 before i messed up and have done this top-end overhaul. I love the thing. I dont feel it over fuels, cept the down draft with the EA-82 intake is asymmetrical, so this time im getting some help from a friend who is really good with Webbers to help me put more air in the forward barrel and see if that helps.

That is what i thought too Idosubaru, and i did message him ( All_Talk) and his last activity on that forum was 2017, so IDK That thread with the pics was 2005, so im thinking its a shot in the dark, yet we shall see. the pics on the legacy thread showed it well, im guessing they were the same on this forum too.