TheSubaruJunkie

They Look like Enkei rims to me: Ive seen a few sets in my day, a couple here in California. If im not mistaken, i may have a friend in Reno with a set collecting dust. I might have to contact him -Brian

Just picked up a new toy that might need some wrenchin. Just dont know if it will make it there and back. -Brian

I think the proceeds are going to a charity in the family's honor.

LegacyCentral.org sais they will. The catless WRX downpipes are a popular upgrade for our cars. -Brian

I replaced all the plastic fittings with brass fittings (after they ALL broke one night) -Brian

Dont use your e-brake. You heat those suckers up, then lock them down with the front caliper and let them cool, you will most likely warp them the 1st time. Look nice though -Brian

I was thinking of this too. I have a EA81 and im going to want to put it in a '79 Wagon. I dont have the tranny, so what do i need to do to get it to mate to the '79 tranny and install it?

Definatly change your plug wires at least... and plugs are cheaper so do them both if you can. My 2.2T had a HORRIBLE misfire problem. Backfired too. I was stumped for days, so i decided to pull the plugs to see if I could tell which cylinder was the problem (by examining plugs). As soon as I pulled the plug wire from the #1 cylinder, it fell apart in my hand. Sometimes its just that easy, but other times you cant see the damage thats done. Definatly get new wires!!

Given propper maitenance the EA82T is as reliable as any Subaru motor. But if you try to get too much H.P. and race the thing, then dont get upset when it explodes in your hand. When the EA82T Blew in my RX, i rebuilt it using a stock SPFI block & pistons. They have a higher compression piston in them. Then i just bolted on the (rebuilt) RX heads and all the turbo goodies. I removed my boost controller but left the intercooler on. The car ran great and had good power. Perfect for getting me to work and back, but i was constantly being beat off the line by Hybrids and minivans. The car looked cool, just didnt perform as well as I'd like, and instead of blowing up a freshly built motor, i sold the car and bought a Legacy Turbo. Anyhow, I suggest the same if you are going to rebuild your motor. The stock RX turbo is good for 5lbs of boost stock (with a WRX or Saab Intercooler) or you will see around 7lbs w/out. The stock compression is 7.7:1 and the SPFI block will bring it up closer around 9:1. The higher compression removes any lag between stop & go and turbo spool. For $400 you cant go wrong. Hell, the rear diff and trans are worth that alone. -Brian

I ran 91 in my EA82T at all times. Anything less and it ran like crap. I didnt read a book or look for decals. I just used common knowledge. Turbo's require higher octane to prevent predetonation. If you don't have an intercooler I wouldnt recommend 85 or 87. Even if you do have an intercooler, spend the extra $0.10 a gal and get 91. -Brian

Its a rare car, a one of a kind. The transmission in that car wasnt offered in any other vehicle of its time. The Dual Range AWD with Center Diff Lock. Also came stock with a rear LSD. The 1.8 on the other hand is a turd. Dont expect to make power close to what your RS has. But the car is definatly alot of fun to drive. I had a '87 i did a few things to. The car would love to be thrown into corners. I miss the car, but i dont miss the lack of power. -Brian

Talk to you more about it on AIM.

Does saturday count as this week? Gonna try to get it before then.

Yeah steve did a great job on it. There will be more info in a different, upcomming thread. [/hijack]

Sold!

Not really. Turbo=HP. Supercharger = Torque. Neither are suitable for Off Road use... maybe the supercharger, but these small 1.8's will have a tough time with a Super Charger. Your best bet would be cams, higher compression and a weber. -Brian

You'll need to come to my house to see the '79

Sounds like you got 390mm tires and not 15". Same design, but they are metric and not standard. Tires are hard to find.

They are shorter than all of the other EA82 struts, so you get like 2" front drop.

Yeah i was going to link this but looks like im too late: You have to losen the bleeder valve to make things easier... and yes, bleed the brakes when you are done. -Brian

Dont know when, just getting a feel of how many people we got. It would be nice to see some new faces (and new cars).

Are you trying for Street or Off-road? YOU say the largest tire possible without rubbing, then go with the 14's. Or else you will be limited to tires that are too large.

Dude, thats a thread from like 3 years ago.... and there are no pix in it.

Andrew, to verify if you have a turbo ECU you can run the ECU scan program. It runs on any IBM in DOS Mode, just need to wire a LPT Port into the diagnostic port on the ECU wiring. http://www.graphics.cornell.edu/~v/b10scan/ I went to Radio Shack and bought the LPT Port, then mounted it in my glove box. Then i ran the wiring to the Diagnostic port and hard wired it, instead of making an adapter. The software is great and displays a ton of info... including the ECU info. -Brian

Thanks tim, but you havent seen my tires have you? they look like racing slicks...