TheSubaruJunkie

With the RX Center diff open, the power isnt really sent to the front or rear. Its sent to whichever end has the least amount of traction... just like any open diff would. With it locked, it sends power 50/50 front and rear, like a locked diff would. A 4WD EA82 has no center diff. When you put your car into 4WD, its 50/50 like a locked diff would act. -Brian

They were offered in JDM Subaru Legacy turbo's from 1991 to 1994 I believe. -Brian

Peugeot 405 & 505's i believe. -Brian

Check this page for pix: http://corkysrocks.net/Conversion%204%20to%205.htm He has some pix of the XT6 stuff needed to do the swap. -Brian

The Legacy wont have a rear LSD. LSD's only came on '91 Legacy Turbo's. THe Saabs I/C will work great on that engine. If you cant take the whole car, the front end is just as valuable. If the trunk is in good condition, grab that and put it on ebay -Brian

BAH I'll be working Sunday until 3pm. No chance of getting away to San J. -Brian

For $250 get the whole car! You could double your money on just that 5spd alone. And if the body is straight, there are other parts that Legacy owners would buy off you. I say, if you have room for the Legacy at home, buy it and part it out. And good luck stuffing that EJ22T into your brat -Brian

Locking center diff and locking front/rear diff are 2 different things. My RX has a locking center diff. My Wagon has no center diff. My Legacy has an open center diff. -Brian

Rear LSD's are available on RX's and very few GL10's. There were never any front LSD or front lockers. -Brian

what camber? -Brian

I got the rims lined up. Its going to be getting 15" Alloy pugs. I just have to get my tires 1st, will probably be 3 weeks before i have the tires. -Brian

Cool... we'll have to meet somewhere south then. I'll talk to the boss today and get back to you. Tim... hows Sunday? -Brian

Look on the front of your engine block for either EA71 or EA81 stamped into it. It should be near the passenger side head. There are two types of EA81 carbs. Hitachi two barrel, and Carter-Weber one barrel. There are also Weber DGV 32/36 carbs that are an upgrade for the EA81. Might be too much carb if you have a EA71 however. -Brian

I usually crank them in all the way. I made a tool to work, just ruined a large socket. I found a socket that was large enough to cover both of the divits on the piston. Then cut 2 sides from the socket leaving 2 pieces sticking out. It fits into any subaru brake piston and attatches to my wratchet. ALot easier than a pair of needlenose pliers. -Brian

Let me see what I can do about getting sunday off. Dave, if I do, i'll be giving you a call and we can meet up on your way from Tahoe. Then we can journey down to San Jose. I need to talk to a few people at work. Not sure how easy it'll be to request a sunday off... but it is the slowest day -Brian

yeah, will get peddels soon. Its real nice having a rust free subaru. Comming from alaska, i know all about them. -Brian

Was able to use my moms 5megapixel camera to get better shots. You can view all 11 of them here too: http://usmb.net/gallery/album296 -Brian

Check our Repair Manual. There's an extensive how-to written by me. The swap is very basic and about as bolt-on as you can get. Rear disc's came on a bunch of different EA82 models. Like N/A GL10's, XTs and was an option for any EA82 if requested. Its just that ALL turbo EA82's will have disc brakes. The reason I tell people to look for turbo EA82's cause 100% of them will have rear disc's. If your car is 4WD, you will need 4WD rear disc's. If your car is 2WD, you'll have to get disc's from a FWD only EA82. -Brian

Maybe i can swing down there on the 29th. I have the 29th & 30th off. -Brian

When and for how long?San Jose is a few hours away, but i'm sure i can find some time to drive down there. The RX Is due for a road trip anyways. -Brian

awesome pictures!!!! -Brian

Usually you wont find the master subaru mechanic at the dealership. Most the time the little subaru shops I run into, have ex-dealership mechanics working in them. Seems they learn everything they need to know about Subaru's, then go into business for themselfs. ITs a good thing you taught that manager, instead of taking his word and then finding out (after the parts have been ordered and arived) that they are the wrong parts. -Brian

email him and have him add it IM sure the guy is waiting for more intercooler pix. -Brian

The ECU cuts off the fuel to prevent damage to the engine. It assumes if the car is past 9psi something must be wrong with the wastegate and will cut out. Since your Subaru is pre-87, you should have a different type of MAF that makes it easier to bypass the fuel cutoff. I havent gotten that far with my EA82T yet. I'll be installing an intercooler before I mess with more boost. -Brian

I found this page while looking for a picture of a Saab 900 intercooler: http://www.turbomustangs.com/intercoolers.htm This might come in handy for people who are looking for that perfect shaped intercooler for thier setup. -Brian