TheSubaruJunkie

Ive done it on 3 of my 4WD Subaru's. All of them were EA81 body styles. It is a direct bolt on. There is nothing special that needs to be modified or removed. I also say tell your friend to stick with Chevy's. Oh yeah... here's a page I put together the 1st time I did the swap: http://www.subaru4wd.net/New/mods/reardisk.html Pretty cut and chase. -Brian

A welded diff made me unstoppable when I had it. As soon as I broke it, I was vulnerable again and had to remember how to off-road I feel with a welded diff you dont have to pick a line... just point the car and shoot. With an open rear end its completly different. Havent used a LSD yet, so i cant compare against Weld vs. LSD. -Brian

No matter what it is, $2k for a '99 Impreza Outback is a steal! Does the one your getting have the scoops and everything? I wasnt aware there was an Impreza Outback available w/out the scoop? Are you sure this isnt just a standard Impreza L Wagon? -Brian

What does the '81 have to clear the steering? Im sure Subaru didnt let it rub when they rolled them out of the factory. If we're able to find a Junkyard car, we'd be set. Steve, I need your #, PM me from here when you read this if you can. Its almost pointless to goto the Rancho yard, we already know it wont be there. I'd like to take a trip to Sparks NV, and Carson City NV. If there are any other yards anywhere in between we should prolly look. NV is a great source for older Subaru parts. -Brian

If it was a '87 Coupe, it didnt have an EA81 The '81 GL Brat isnt really that rare. Of course, it will be hard to find one, but they are out there and end up in the yards more often than you might think. Reno, Carson City and anywhere other than Sacramento will be our best bet Or we can just keep looking for anyone parting out a 81 Brat. Any EA81 should bolt to the x-member, but the bellhousing is our main concern. -Brian

I have dibs on a EA81T Parts car, and thought about stuffing it into the 78. But this is a budget that Kostamojen has to come up with, so right now we're trying to keep things as simple and cost effective as possible. I think im going to search for an 81 Brat, and try to get the entire front cut -Brian

Thanks a ton to Kostamojen, i hope i spelled that right. Anyhow, he dropped off the AWIC today and pump and oil cooler (the radiator i might end up using). The oil cooler is like 1/2 the size of the stock radiator, but the AWIC is perfect! Are there any other board members that are running a setup like this? From what I understand, it came from a JDM Legacy EJ22T, and was mated to the TD05 turbo as well. I plan on using the stock VF11, but am unsure where to get the pipe i'll need. The section that leads to the intake manifold looks pretty straight forward. Soon I'll have pix. I need to get some hose and a resevoir, and locate a place to mount the radiator(s) and the pump. -Brian

What bellhousing does the 81 Brat use? What if we could just get the bell housing from the same 81 brat we get the cross member from. Dave. If you get some time, could you take a peek at the Carson City yard? I know there were a few Gen1 cars in there last time i was there, but not sure if any were 81 Brats. If we could find a '81 Brat Steve, i think we'd be set. -Brian

What all needs to be modified? I would assume the engine and tranny mounts would need to be worked on. Im thinking of taking a EA81 and 4spd from a donor car. -Brian

Can I adjust the ignition timing? If so, what is stock and what controls the timing? Also, I need new plugs. i have a Diamond Coilpack and 7.5mm Magnacore wires. Does anyone know the stock gap and what the highest i can go would be? Not the largest gap. but safest for best spark? Also, if anyone knows what the compression of the cyl's should be, that'd be sweet. I'd like to give the car a tune-up before I add the I/C. Thanks Guys -Brian

Bring them over sunday and we'll test fit them to the 78. -Brian

Thats sweet Matt. After I got back from Oregon with the Broken Wagon, i set off to find another daily driver. I picked up a 1992 Legacy Sedan, AWD, 5spd, Turbo. Its a very fast car in comparison. Should be able to get me to Reno in an hour and a half, if not sooner -Brian

SWEEEEEEEET!!! Now i just need 2 Front CV's, 2 Ball Joints, and 1 rear CV. Could also use new Bearings, but i can probably squeeze another trip out of these bearings. -Brian

I know, i saw the pix. You need to hurry and get your subaru lifted so you can hang with me! -Brian

Naw, this northern Nevada group likes the rocks and dirt. Jeremy, you wont be saying that next time you get stuck and need me to pull you out!!!! HAHAHAHA Well... as soon as my car gets fixed, we're on. Now that Matt's got a tru 4WD we can start planning some camping trips. Are you down to tackle the summer heat Dave? We can have it close to your house to keep the driving to a minimum -Brian

New Wagon??? Let me know if you need any help. What does it need? I got a new Subaru that will get me to reno ALOT faster than the wagon does -Brian

As its been told, you were instructed to leave the car at the farmers? Unless im mistaken. -Brian

Eyesore, i think you should calm down. Miles not be the sharpest pencil in the box, but i know he wouldn't go stealing a USMB members car, or take it to rally just cause they were bored. If you were/are that worried about it then why did you leave the car in the 1st place? Whenever I get stuck, the last thing I'd do would be to leave my car behind. In a case like this, with trusted USMB members things are different. Im glad to hear your car is safe in your arms now. Are there any cars left? -Brian

I think this is a picture of them.. -Brian

Who has pictures? I am going to be making an album with public access on the USMB gallery for anyone that has images of this. http://usmb.net/gallery/album229 USMB members can go there and login using Login: usmbguest Pass: usmb Both are lowercase. This album is only for the East Coast Subaru Show pix, not just of people getting stuck but of all the fun that was had as well -Brian

Im an active member of LegacyCentral's BBS as well. Their crew is great, but I wanted a USMB aspect. Forget NASIOC and IClub, I cant hold a conversation with many of them there. Anyhow, I really dont need 350hp. I rarely take my car to redline unless im passing some punk kid in his Honda on the way home from work. The VF11 has already gotten me a $250 speeding ticket. I think i will get the combo, but focus on just installing the AWIC for now. The car is still in need of new rims, and suspension. And I dont have much money to spend on my engine. Does 91White-T's have the AWIC as well? I think im going to need some pipe for the install. -Brian

Are there still cars left? When is the military going to send choppers to retrieve the others? -Brian

Thanks. Im still kinda Turbo Stupid. I understand the basic principles, and how they operate and understand it all. I just dont wanna go through a full days work and install the TD05 if it's going to increase turbo lag or something. The AWIC is very cool. Im looking for some radiators for it because the owner doesnt have them. Im looking into ATV radiators. -Brian

Is the tranny sending any power to the transfer case when its in reverse? -Brian

Oh.... there BETTER be pictures of this!! And knowing miles fox and the crew there will be video as well. When are those boys expected home? -Brian