TheSubaruJunkie

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

9psi until fuel cut occurs. -Brian

Can we start a thread that describes parts from other makes and models that will fit on a EA82 body Subaru, or even ON a EA82(T). I'd like to know what suspension components people have used to upgrade their EA82's. I read that Honda has struts that work. Also, what about these Nissan rear calipers that are supposed to fit and have e-brake function? Anything else we can snag from other makes to help our EA82's out alittle? -Brian

Sounds like a fun project. Keep us up to date on whats going on -Brian

Also might want to check your coil. If its getting a weak spark you'll have problems like this. -Brian

Well, since my interior is grey, and the a-pillar mod is black... that's strike one. Plus, the A-Pillar mount is noticable to everybody who walks by the car, strike 2. And, it costs more money The dash mount keeps it sleek looking, out of the way, and i have a ton of fiber board laying around to use. To each their own. I still got some work to do on this mount. I want to add a plastic face to the fiberboard to even out the dash. And rig a better lighting system. -Brian

Wheels will be upgraded in a couple weeks. Just need the $$$ to get new tires for them. I dont know how well this paint will hold up. Only time will tell -Brian

Yeah, no offence or anything. But the A pillar pod is too much rice for me. I preffer it where it is. I can always get another switch panel from the junkyard if I want to restore the car. -Brian

Yup, thats all any boost guage is. Just a compound vac/pressure gauge. I will have my rear defrost back, just not in the clicky button it used to be. -Brian

come here and make me Scott ;P Your just jealous... admit it. -Brian

the guage itself doesnt have a backlight. What i did was took the small LED that lights up the left side of the dash, strung it through the side of my fiberboard plate, and then its resting beside the gauge. It works pretty good, but looks kinda ghetto. I'll have to fabricate something to clean it up a bit. I'd take pix, but my camera sucks. I'll need to borrow a friends. -Brian

bearings can be removed with a hammer and a metal rod of some sort. To install new ones you can gently tap them into the hub. Be very careful not to strike the inner race, and everything should go smoothly. I used a socket that was the same diameter of the outer race one time, and that was the best way to go at the time. Ive also used a chunk of 2x4 to dampen the blow, but I'd be affraid of getting wood chips in the bearings. All-in-all, front wheel bearings arent difficult at all and its something every subaru driver should have to go through at least once in their life -Brian

Naw, it wasnt hard to duplicate. I used the fake button pod as a template... traced it onto some cardboard which I cut to fit, and made sure it was the right shape. Then i traced that onto the fiberboard and used my dremel's router attatchment to cut it out. I made sure to cut it alittle too large, and used some low grit sandpaper to sand it down to an *almost* perfect size I will need to look at the wiring of the defrost switch and i will wire up a basic toggle switch. Then just put that in my fiberboard. -Brian

Thats where I got the idea, from looking at your setup It wasnt hard at all. I tried to cut a hole in the fake buttons that are in that panel, but there was ALOT to cut through, and when I got through a couple buttons fell out and things just didnt turn out as planned. Thats when I made the fiberboard panel. I will have my EGT gauge above the Boost Gauge once I find one small enough. -Brian

Sweet. Maybe i should clean the switches on my RX. The passenger door rolls up real slow. -Brian

Yeah, thats bent. Not badly though, ive got worse as well. That thing is definatly a weakspot when it comes to off-roading. You can reinforce them pretty easily, no need to fabricate a new one. -Brian

Wow. I cant believe you pulled it off. Thats awesome!!! Dyno for sure, track times too Are you using the EA81 tranny? -Brian

Who needs rear defrost Hahaha... I didnt move it, i removed it. I will have to wire another switch of some sort to control the defroster. The speedo rest's there. Its like 10mph off, which helps cause it keeps my passengers from freakin out since they dont know im doing 85. -Brian