TheSubaruJunkie

Yeah got it from ebay. -Brian

I installed my Manual Boost Controller today, and even with the spring at its lowest tension the thing still makes over 15psi of boost. I cant seem to regulate it and get it down to 9-10psi. I made sure it was installed correctly. -Brian

I fixed a leak in my wastegate plumbing and the turbo stopped boosting to 8psi and is now only at 6psi max boost. I just installed a Manual Boost Controller today to over-ride that, we'll see how well she handles at 10psi. -Brian

Yeah, your car has both... a wastegate and a dashpot. -Brian

Friday or Saturday Eric? -Brian

The only thing the DMV will see is the smog cert. and the title. You'd need to find a mechanic who could wing it and let you slide... i dont know of any. If you'd like my advice, i'd say save about 2 years of hassle and pulling hair... get a JDM EA82T and get the RX running. -Brian

Not only do they check under the hood, but they run VIN & Engine Serial numbers through their computer. Their computer's are linked to California via modem and cross refference everything input into the computer by the mechanic. If the mechanic is doing his job properly, there's no way for you to get a EJ20 by them. However, if the mechanic fibs when he inputs the information, and had the stock serial number for the engine... and the EJ20 passed the sniffer, then the state would never know. -Brian

http://www.subaruguy.com/pricing.htm Woah! Those are some of the most reasonable prices ive seen for any Subaru work. The guy seems like he knows what he's doing, good find Noah. -Brian

Since you live in Cali, you MUST use a EA82T. And you MUST use all the stock emissions stuff from your car, with your new engine. Only way your going to register a EJ20 swap in Cali is if you do it to a Subaru pre-'75 -Brian

Woah, dont know about those 4x100 rims or whatever he's running, but that EA81 and that Forester look really nice. Where's he been hiding? -Brian

As long as they're open when i wake up Zap thats a perfect idea. SCORE!! -Brian

Theft would be the last fear I would have at the WCSS. Im more affraid of throwing a piston or running out of money rather than someone getting into my car. These shows are pretty mild and you will notice right away just how friendly everyone is. I would hate to think that someone would try to rip off another friend at the WCSS. As far as the Convoy... I believe there will be alot of us from California, Nevada and Portland leaving the Vancouver area Friday morning. Not sure what time just yet. -Brian

Ive never tried to fit a stereo in the lower half. Usually there's a cubby there. I think it maybe too skinny for a standard DIN stereo but a nice EQ would fit there almost perfectly. -Brian

I Tried to torque down my oil pan bolts one time to spec, and i snapped 4 of them. just tighten them until they're snug! Use a good sealant for the gasket and you will have no problems. -Brian

Cool... i want to put some stickers under the hood and they wont stick to that foam -Brian

Before: After: I used the front struts from a 2WD XT. I lucked out and found one in the junkyard that had KYB GR2's in it Its too low however, and Ive had to change rims to 13" alloys to keep the tires from rubbing. -Brian

Can i just get rid of it.. i mean, it doesnt really serve a purpose does it? Plus I need to cut for my hood scoop, and I dont want it getting in the way. -Brian

And im hardly ready to go! Ive been slacking this whole time and the RX still needs alittle work. I guess im going to the exhaust shop tuesday for a new exhaust, wouldnt hurt to have an alignment done. I was planning on bringing some parts of my wagon to sell, but it doesnt look like that will happen. I will have a couple goodies for the swap meet. This Tuesday & Wednesday will be my last weekend before I leave for the show. July 13th we hit the road and the RX still needs a new turbo and brakes. Anyone else in a state of panic like me? -Brian

use the subaru stuff but do a 6" lift and a toyota transfercase. Modify the 2nd transfercase to run the output shafts backwards. Then a front and rear LSD should do the trick. -Brian

I was reffering to the wrong part. Are you speaking about the bar mounted to the engine to the firewall? My lift came with a bracket that raised the mouting surface on the engine side 3" so the pitch stop could still function correctly. -Brian

I did nothing with my pitch stop. -Brian

set the timing back -Brian

Im no longer a Fiend, now im a Junkie -Brian

Yeah, we're planning on being on the road by Noon Wednesday. Should be in Portland/Vancouver by Thursday morning. -Brian

A picture would help. But Rob is right, look for something EJ?? or EA?? stamped on the front of the block somewhere. EA81=1.8 liter OHV EA82=1.8 liter OHC EJ20= 2.0 liter OHC EJ22= 2.2 liter OHC If its carburated chances are it is a EA81 or EA82. But its not impossible to carburate a EJ20. -Brian