TheSubaruJunkie

I got offered a '84 EA81T Wagon. I dont have any desire to have, run, and maintain a EA81T, so i was thinking of maybe using it for a project. How difficult would it be to convert the EA81T into a stadnard MPFI EA81? I was thinking of pulling the pistons and replacing with 1600cc pistons. Also replace the cam, and possibly deck the heads. The engine would stay in the same body, and use the same ECU & fuel lines, just missing the turbo and forced induction stuff. My target will be 10.5:1 CR, but 10:1 would be reasonable. This would be my off-road rig, so i would like more power in the low revs. Obviously i'll have it lifted 3" and have a 5spd D/R behind it. -Brian

I have tomorrow (tuesday) and Friday off. Open both days, except for tomorrow i gotta bowl at 6pm. -Brian

wow, they got 5? I wonder if Subaru imported them in hopes of using them for rally? -Brian

Take it from me, you'll need to make it stronger in order for it to protect your car. I would suggest using the center piece and mounting arms as a base, and have tony make that bar indestructable. -Brian

Dave... are you planning any more trips to the Rancho area? Last time I was at the yard here, they were down to 1 row of subaru's, but they had a few EA81's left. I need to make a trip there myself to get another hitachi for my wagon, maybe if you can find the time we can make a yard run. -Brian

Took a weekend trip up to Medford to see Tony, Adam and the Rogue crew. What a bunch of sick and twisted Subaru owners When i arived at tony's, i was greeted with my new brushguard he fabbed up for me. He waited until i arived before he welded the brackets on, that way I got to decide exactly how it would sit. After we got it welded up, i sprayed it real quick with a light coat of flat black, and we went on our way to play in the mud. Overall we had 6 lifted rigs and Tony's rig, which is stock other than the tires and welded rear. Anyhow, i didnt get any pictures of the trip, but i do got pix of the brushguard Here are two others: http://usmb.net/albums/album175/newguard_007.jpg http://usmb.net/albums/album175/newguard_006.jpg http://usmb.net/gallery/album175 I had a great time, cant wait to do it again. -Brian

hahaha Thats the only hatch in aus I was talking with Dave last night, he's come a long way on that thing. -Brian

Odd... I have a capture card as well. The guys got some good footage of some crazy orgonian's being drug through the mud. And also a couple women who decided they wanted to mud wrestle (in ALL that perfect off-roading mud, oh well... might as well let them). Sean, get that brushguard fixed up, i wanna see it on your rig. -Brian

Screw eugene. John wasnt done with my bumper, so i just came home. I probably wont be up that way again until the WCSS, so get ahold of me on AOL and we'll touch base. -Brian

AH! What a drive! Just got home. There was so much rain through the pass, it washed all the mud off my car But my brushguard is still there No pix from this end, i left the camera's at home. Bugaru got some great pix though, hopefully we'll see them soon. **Update** I went outside and snapped some quick shots of the brushguard. They're pretty dark cause its 2am, but i should have better shots tomorrow. http://usmb.net/gallery/album175 I have to take it off to paint it still. Many thanks to Soobme for whipping this up for me. -Brian

Meeting at tony's at 9am. Im here in medford, READY TO GET MY CAR MUDDY!! We'll be wrenchin for an hour or so... so arive anytime after 9am, and you'll meet us. -Brian

Ive heard alot about this Lake Creek. -Brian

We got ppl comming from up north. From what I understand, they all have lifted rigs. Im in the mood to play in some mud, but since the car has to still make a trip home, i'd preffer not to break anything -Brian

WHEELS & TIRES & LIFT, OH MY!!!!!! I will be going straight to Tony's house on Saturday. Should arive between 4pm and 6pm. Start mixin up some mud!! -Brian

Cant wait to see it in person. Might wanna trim the fenders before the trip tho. -Brian

Cool, i got tony's address so I'll probably just go straight to his pad if I arive on Saturday. If I show up on friday, i'll head up to Adams. Adam, PM on the way. The car is like a sail boat with the rack on the top. and im planning on having 3 tires on the rack, and 2 tires in the rear of the car, with some other crap back there. Im affraid "peddle to the metal" only averages about 55-60mph, and about 35-50 through the pass. Giving me an average travel time of aprox 7 hours give or take. Thats if there are no problems that arise *knock on wood*. -Brian

You guys might just make me drive up on Friday! heheh... I have a party for work on friday that wont get out till at least midnight. I can skip the whole thing, and be in Medford by 6pm Friday night, but that means im missing out on the party... and they give away ALOT of cool stuff. Anyhow, either Friday or Saturday. most likely saturday, that way i can slap my bumpers on, do alittle wrenchin and get the rig ready to roll! -Brian

ETA Is saturday around 2pm maybe 4pm. Depending on how soon i leave Sacramento. I figured we should do the wheelin on Sunday. I have to get the new bumper on the car and everything -Brian

I would do it with a D/R 5spd, but not a FT4WD 5spd. Not sure if it will do any damage or not. -Brian

Thats what I thought to, but its listed with a EA82. -Brian

Is it the same body style as your 88 GL Wagon? -Brian

maybe, we'll just have to wait and see Tranny givin you trouble too? -Brian

Yes, shorter throw would be alot better. Guess i better dig through the old email and find that -Brian

Yeah, something I need to do. The shifter doesnt need to be any shorter. With the 3" lift, the shifter is already 3" shorter. -Brian

It may. I have to replace the rotors on my wagon, and i know im going to have a hard time with the drivers side.... since the CV was re-threaded, it now has a bolt that isnt 36mm on it. Just thought that if that were the case, this tool wouldnt work with all Subaru CV's. Best of luck, looks like a good idea... but when im removing CV's, usually a fresh new one is going back in so I dont really worry about banging it up -Brian