TheSubaruJunkie

In order to do a rear 5lug, you will need XT6 rear calipers, hubs & rotors. XT6's only came with Disk, so if you do a 5lug swap, you have no choice but to convert to disk

Yup... take all the parts that are in the bag, and replace the ones in the carburator with them I was kinda intimidated when I did a rebuild on my Hitachi. What I did was clear off my kitchen table. lay an old towel on the table to work on. Then taped sheets of paper next to my work area on the table. Each sheet of paper represented a step I took in the teardown. I would set the new parts to my left... and when I removed something it went on a sheet of paper to my right. Take your time. Work in a well lit area, and careful not to drop anything on the floor.

Should fit with no problems.

Could be the coil too.

Definatly start with a compression check. The $10 harbor frieght gauge is cheap, and it will work, however I recommend a decent $40 or $50 job... ive gotten faulty readings with the $10 harbor freight tool. A good engine will be in the 130 to 160psi range. However this will not reveal a rod bearing, you'll know that when you start the engine.

Do you want to lift or lower it? Make up your mind. There are a million ways to lift your subaru (okay, maybe only 3 or 4)... but there IS a million posts over in the off-road forum. A turbo engine should be the last option for a lifted subaru. Unless you just want to turn heads and never get it dirty. Even then, its kinda lame.

The first mod you should do is install a boost gauge. This way you understand more how a Turbo works and when to expect boost. Not only that, but you will also see what your stock turbo makes. It will differ depending on your elevation. At home I see 9psi at max boost, when im in the mountains i see 11psi. A bone stock EA82T should boost at 7 to 8psi stock with no intercooler. You add an intercooler and that will drop to probably 5psi. Your ECU will cut fuel at 11psi if I remember correctly. Maybe its 14psi, again it can depend on elevation. Regardless, anything below 10 is safe but only with a propperly installed intercooler and bypass valve. Notice how I said bypass valve and not a blow off valve. The EA82 Turbo will not make huge power, but its a decent engine. its a very good learners engine. If you have any questions about anything I just discussed (bypass valves, intercoolers, PSI in relation to atmospheric pressure) then you are not yet ready to do a TD04 and top mount swap. I also suggest you put the stock air filter box in place. Unless you already have done exhaust mods, your intake mod is near useless and will cause more harm than good in the long run. -Brian p.s. Welcome to the board.

Tell that to the guys on Top Gear.

Thats so awesome Jeremy. Im jealous!

I cant tell you how many times ive chased engine problems only to find it was a plug or a plug wire. Anything from a simple miss, to engine's stalling. ECU codes, to backfiring... Now if I experience any type of engine problem, I replace the plugs and wires first... and if it doesnt solve the problem, then I start chasing down other parts. -Brian

Different angle, Gen1 Brat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmQVTj2D8Rw&feature=related

Part 3: A couple EA81's in that one.

Glad to hear you guys made it without having to be towed home this year! NV_Zeno & I also took 101 down, but we did the entire ORegon coast. THen hit highway 36. 36 leads from Eureka to Red Bluff, about 120 miles of twists, turns, ups and downs. Was great fun, wish the car wasn't loaded down... but was still a great drive. Glad you guys had fun. I know I did. And yeah, my CV is starting to click alittle louder than usual. Im wondering if the beach drive was worth it..... ...DAMN RIGHT IT WAS!! Cant wait till next year! -Brian

Well there you go... all toyota parts and all jeep parts. With my "google images". Still, the toyota hands down! Well, thats not very "stock" but I'll play your game: Take the cage off the Toyota, and your looking at about the same amount of lift, with the same size tires..... Glad we're both still on the same page. Let me tell you from experience. The Toyota would be pulling the XJ back to camp at the end of the night. The same could be said for Jeep, Subaru, Suzuki... anyone.

3 Eyed, its obvious you have no clue what you are speaking of. A stock XJ is not "more capable" than a stock Toyota pickup. Here is a '84 Toyota: and here is your beloved XJ: Both in stock form. Anyone with two eyes would put their money on the Toyota.

there are a ton at nasioc too

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=91432

The Scooby Crazy D Caboobaru Subaru_Styles Jibs BlueSoob [HTi]Savage & his Girl. NV Zeno, Me, Crazy D, SuberDave & his wife, Jibs, The Scooby & his wife.

Ok. Just uploaded like 457 pictures to my gallery. If you want to see all 20 pages, you can check them out here: http://photos.bydemons.com/v/WCSSX/ But for now, here are some of the best

A HUGE THANKS TO EVERYBODY INVOLVED!!! This had to be the best WCSS out of the 5 I have attended. Some things that set this apart from the others. Bonfire Divided camping for Loud & Quiet campers The turnout (WOW) The food The Trophy's (even tho I didn't get one... ) The entire freaking weekend!! The location was great! The coast is gorgeous!!! I got a chance to fulfill a lifetime dream of driving on the beach!!! WOOOT!! The weather was wonderful. Somehow, I think we lucked out with the weather. The drive up was great, and the drive home was even better. WCSS X will be hard to beat, but with the committee we have working on it, I know it will be a show to remember. As they all are! Huge thanks again to those I saw in Yellow: Tex & Monica Dan Dave Richie & his wife (name has escaped me) Jay & Ken. Huge round of applause to all of you, and anyone I may have missed -Brian

I saw a couple in the fire on Saturday night.

Welcome back Noah. Was real good seeing you at the show this year. I was almost positive you and Austin weren't going to make it, and had given up on us for your newfound two-wheeled friends.