TheSubaruJunkie

So I've been juggling this around in my head for weeks now. Since I will need a new block for the RX, why not take the plunge and get the carbbed block with increased compression ratio? Why Not? Well, i dont know why not So I decided to post here about it to see what you other turbo guys out there think. Here are some reasons I have already gathered on why not to do it: 1) Limited amounts of boost need to be ran. No more 10psi. 2) Higher emissions ratings, possibly effecting smog results (huge here in CA). 3) ... well, so far thats really all I can come up with. With that being it, here are the advantages Ive come up with. 1) Better low end power. 2) Easier to find in a junkyard 3) Chances of being overheated or abused are much less likely than a turbo'd block. 4) Higher compression at the same cost. I will be looking for a block in the junkyards. Lately here in town my luck has run out, as there are no EA82T's in any of the yards. Plenty of other EA82's tho. Im thinking my best luck on a used block would be to find something with very low miles, and to look for a subaru with extensive body damage. Something that looks like it suffered premature death, not by engine failure. Thats going to be hard to find in a Turbo :-\ Decisions... decisions, decision! -Brian

The Good: Its not California. The Bad: Its Oregon Ive never lived there. I would love to tho. Dunno whats worse tho, smart rump roast californian's or dumb rump roast oregonians (no disrespect to the Oregonians we have here). -Brian

Jealous over here! Lookin good though. -Brian

Ive already met you a couple times, so I wont miss it any :-P -Brian

297k? Are you rolling back? I thought you were in the 300's by now. I cant move out of calfuquindassfornia till my lease is expired. But you know ive been thinking of it. I say you slap a weber on there and get alittle more gusto out of your old ea81. Will help you keep up with me on the trails :-p -Brian

damn JB that footage was awesome. Way to go, rub it in my face!! One day I'll be on a video. -Brian

I'd say its old and needs to be retired. I think i know of a buyer -Brian

Unless its an '81. -Brian

I dunno. Havent seen him online. Im sure he'll see this when he gets on. -Brian

You think the rings are still good russ? I wouldnt mind using a low compression block, but the higher CR sounds like alot of fun. -Brian

The pressure gauge was at 0. Its been at 0 since i got the car, as has almost every subaru ive owned. I have never relied on the oil gauges, they never seem to work. I know when i put this engine back together i will have a set of manual gauges. My temp gauge was alittle iffy as well... im hoping I didnt over heat the motor at all. -Brian

It had been burning oil the week prior. I carried 7qt's with me throughout the week (leftover from a case i bought). I guess it was going through more than I thought. We'll make sure the next block is good and tight. Got new timing belts yesterday, have the EA82 Engine Kit comming from SOA (last one in the US according to Will & Subiegal) so the last thing to do is find a new block. Thinkin of doing the carbbed block trick. Still alittle skeptical. -Brian

Here's the post from 3 weeks ago when it happend. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=47248 I remember seeing Brads old block after he had blown it up. But unlike him, I'm going to be the one doing all the work -Brian

Early last week I was able to get some friends to help push the RX into the garage. And since today is my day off I had the time to start tearing into the engine. Only spent an hour in the garage, goal was to expose the broken block. Didnt take long to take a look at all the wiring and disconnect what had to be. With this being the 1st time I've dissasembled a EA82T certain things were confusing me like the fuel injector connections and what-haveyou... but after tracing everything back to the main harness connections I realized I could bypass most the labor and take the manifold off as a complete piece, wiring and all. I was amazed at how simple it became. I managed to rip a few hoses, but since Im replacing every one I can, i figured the torn end would serve as a marker so I know where they lead. After I removed the bolts holding the manifold on I was able to lift everything off together, even the smog canister. And this is what I found: Here is a couple large versions as links. http://gallery.usmb.net/albums/album42/DSC00642.jpg http://gallery.usmb.net/albums/album42/DSC00641.jpg Here are the pieces I could remove from the block. There are some more pieces inside I'll need to crack the block to remove. And a slightly better view of the inside of my block. So now I've got the oil draining and I will have to goto my work to get an engine hoist. But the plan is to have the block removed and in pieces by tomorrow night. Then I can work on getting a new block and reasembling an engine that can work in the RX. Stay Tuned! -Brian

World Rally Cross -Brian

Your CV Joint (axle) is about to go. Better replace it. The problem is sure to come back and will probably be even worse next time. -Brian

Unless theres a reason to, i wouldnt think it'd be neccessary. -Brian

I miss my RX!!!!!!! The jeep is faster than the RX, but thats not saying much since i got beat in my RX by everything from Hybrid Toyota's to Honda minivans -Brian

Yup... sounds like you already figured the problem out before we did. Time for a new MAF. -Brian

I believe this is what your looking for: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/specs/mechanical/engine-specs.html -Brian

Someone had a real good diagram of the wiring fort he 3rd eye, and relay part numbers that you could use to get all the pieces from Radio Shack. It was on the USRM, but the USRM has been down for a while. -Brian

Drivers side, under the car, near the fuel tank. You should find a filter there and along with another filter under the hood. The pump could also be under the hood, follow the fuel lines until they lead to a pump. -Brian

Wow... sounds like you'll fit right in Russ Just kiddin. -Brian

Honestly... HAS ANYONE ON THIS BOARD EVER DESTROYED A FRONT DIFF??? These tranny's are even more bulletproof than the engines. I seriously doubt you did damage to your tranny. $20 sais you have a bad CV. -Brian

I thought I'd reply here to let people know Tony is a great craftsman and can do pretty much anything with metal you need done. I have a roof rack of his, and a bumper of his. With both items I drew some ideas and specifications and Tony did a FANTASTIC job on them. Very fast turnaround (considering I live in Sacramento, and him in Oregon). Definatly a A++ -Brian