Qman

Some of your statement is right but not all is accurate. Being that I have also had both designs that are being discussed. The "hollow" blocks that you speak of are strong 1/4" steel blocks. They will bend however. Do not believe that they won't. I have bent 1/4" blocks, Broken bolts and pulled out captive nuts(that was due to rusty undercarraige though). The only way to insure against breaking something offroad is to stay on the pavement. Oh, and not driving like Rick. I saw your car and I can't believe you drove it back home that way. Must have been a fun ride to say the least.

I guess I should have looked at the ratings before I posted before. I really over-estimated the ability of the tires. 440lbs/corner = 1760lbs max for the weight/load carrying ability of these tires and 5 psi is gonna make for a lot of blown beads. Enjoy!!

And at only three times the weight of the ATV these should be real safe as well off the road.

Freeing it may be the easy part. You will probably have to remove the head to fix it. It can be done in the car but increases the difficulty level 10 fold. You'll need to check the valve guide for damage as well. Or the alternative method would be to lightly rap the end of the valve and try to dislodge the valve. This may be a result of high revs or weak springs. You may be able to temporarily unstick it but it should be taken apart to repair it properly.

8 bolts as Mr Northwet has stated. The case is sealed as well as bolted. Gently place a screwdriver or small pry bar between the case and head. Key word here is gently. You will see a couple places you will be able to apply pressure to seperate them. This happened to my bro-in-law once. He had a stuck valve and the rocker fell off. Good luck with it. NOTE: Make sure all bolts are removed before attempting this as the case will break.

LOL, funny, people all have an opinion about grounding. While most will agree that grounding is good. How much is a good thing is the question that remains to be debated. I have run those "extra" ground kits before. While 12 hp is a stretch. Better spark and freer flowing current has to add something. And if I want more HP I will just add a couple of decals!!

Carb is not the problem! FI only in '93. Know your product before you give advice. Chances are the belt(s) is off by a tooth. That or the timing was set incorrectly. There is a procedure for setting the timing other than just adjusting the distributor. Who did the work? Were they a Subaru shop?

Maybe in the south that math would work. We in the PNW have 3 tanks at our stations. Better yet, maybe you could show us some documentation to that effect.

I too have been really broke and thought I might save by using lower grade fuel. Never diesel or kerosene and wouldn't. Those are both used for cleaning parts and maybe, just maybe, that is the benefit of using either one. Go read some octane boosters in the parts store and see what they are made up of. Think of this though, @ $.20 a gallon for a fill up of 10 or even 20 gallons is only saving $4.00. Is it worth the frustration and poor performance?

Nope, not Skip.

You won't be!!

That's nuts!! I hope i have all the upgrades done by then!! :lol:

I am beginning to think that my DSL modem acting up may have been the best thing to happen to me. Thank you all for the accolades and the criticism! I have some things to say. Both good and bad. First the good. This years Vendors and Sponsors were top notch. Subaru West, John Hubach came up big for us once again. The Outback Angler for his chile and all the others who helped with that. Prodrive/Worldone, wow, what can I say about them. Gave everyone that purchased their merchandise an excellent discount(25%). Not to mention the really nice set of wheels that they let us raffle off. Audio Integrations, it was a pleasure to meet you and have you here. The enclosures are sweet. And thanks for the pod for the raffle. Kakumae(sp?) for bring us some very nice pieces to check out and letting us know where to get them. Pacific Import Auto, for the m/cyl bracket and lightweight pulley. Mike Scarff's Auburn Subaru and Chaplins Subaru, Thanks you for your contributions as well. Superior Import Repair, thanks for the shirts!! Rallitek, thanks for the trophy/plaques! Delta Cams, for the shirts and decals. I hope I didn't forget anyone. While this years show was very difficult to put on for many different reasons. It seemed to come off as one of the more memorable ones. Many people are to blame(thank) for it. Eric, for without you it wouldn't have come together. I wasn't able to manage the new dayshift and ALL the planning and you stepped up big for me. Thank you. I know it was difficult and very tiring. Corky, once again you provided an excellent service for all of those people who took advantage of the early registration. Considerring what you had to deal with during that time you stepped up huge. Thank you. And yes, you are right. Ann, Linda and Bob all put things into perspective for me. They all have a permanent spot in my heart. And also showed me just how twisted we all are. Ed, probably the single biggest reason we all managed to continue this. Your words of encouragement and willingness to do whatever was needed at the moment dramatically show the goodness in your heart. I thank you. John Alley, these simple words can not truely signify my feeling but I will try. First, for those who do not know John I am sorry. He is the person I always look forward to talking to no matter how I am feeling. Every conversation I have with him makes me a better person just for hearing it. All of us that know him will agree. But, as for the show. Without John's help and assistance this Hood River show would have been just another meet and greet. John is the biggest reason Hood River is such a great place to visit. He does so many things behind the scenes that it is hard to describe how valuable he is. He always makes the right decision for our needs while keeping the best interest of the park as well. John, Thank you for all your help and for just being our friend. Richie and Lisa, Tex and Monica, thanks for just being there. You made it better for me and everyone else. The bigggest thanks has to go to our families. Not only do they put up with our hobby/obsession all year but then once a year they have to deal with this event. And tolerate the fact that we put alot of energy into the planning of the show all year long. We all owe you more than we can repay. Also, thanks need to be given to the volunteers who helped out behind the scenes and up front during the show. Tex and Noah for the Mugs. PK and Tex for the artwork and graphics work. All my deputies, you know who you were. Thnak you for the help. Jaymie and Billy, my kids, came up big for me as well. They helped run the mudpit with Eric. Thanks to Jaymie for staying up late to make sure the place didn't burn down while I was gone. And thanks to all that assisted her in doing so. Brian(Monstaru), yeah buddy, were square! I would like to address some of the criticism as well. While every show is a work in progress, we try to improve on the last. Some things could have gone better. Some people could have been in better control and not vomitted all over the bathromm and left it behind for some one else to deal with. Thanks again Craig! (free admission really doesn't cover it) To all the people who decided that 3-4AM was the right time to quiet down. BTW, the reason MY daugther was still up was because I asked her to keep an eye on things while I was gone. Yes, due to a monumental bad decision on my part i had to drive back to Bonney Lake to get my trailer and back to Hood River Saturday night/Sunday Morning. ~8hrs on the road was delightful only to hear the reports that were given to me. I am pretty disappointed to say the least. To the locals which we let in to our little shinding. Some of you were good sports('yota's) some of you will be made examples if we return (Fords). To the STi's who were so nice to impress us with their exhibition of speed and power. We have your plate numbers and some pics of you. You will be shamed when they arrive in my inbox. While the bad in no way outweighed the good it did still happen. I hope in the future we can have these shows without the drama afterwards. It does take away from it. And one last thanks has to go to all the people who came to our little party. Without you none of this matters. Thanks for taking time out of your busy lives to hangout with us.

Depends on who they are! J/K, talk to Eric when you get there. I don't have an issue with it as long as the space is paid for with the fairgrounds! Anyone wanting to save a spot will have to pay for it at that time. The spots are fairgrounds money not the shows!

They can be instructed that no one be allowed on site until we get there if need be! Just make it easy on us!

You will be allowed in the grounds early. However, you will not be allowed to mill around or set up your camps. We have to set things up before that happens. Anyone that arrives in Hood River early should take advantage of it by doing some sight seeing. They have a micro brewery in town. There are lots of things to see and do there. The park staff is not responsible for the show or it's set up. Ken

Thanks Peter!!

Started with a STi total add a Forester and stir(do not shake) and this is what you get. This the third one in our area. I know the owners of all three. The last one may be the best of all. I think all three will be at the show as well.

Just kidding!!! I have just recieved confirmation that they will be at WCSS8. They have commited to be there and bring some really cool things to be raffled and given away. I can't say for sure until he clears airport security both in Cali and here in Washington. So, bring extra money for raffle tickets. It will be worth it!!

First, those are for honda's. Second, there is not a front camber/caster adjustment for your vehicle. Without this you will have very bad camber angles with a spring lift. This will wear out tires and other suspension parts. As already noted the suspension lift will cause issues with breakage and travel and is not recommended on older Subaru's. NOTE, If you can afford those then wait a little longer and buy a legitimit lift.

Don't make a mistake Nug. Someone may take the same approach with you.

As already stated the lightened flywheel will do nothing for you. The clutch is another story. Any stock replacement or heavy duty clutch will do just fine. What will wear your clutch offroad is the fact that you do not have a low-range(yet). If you continue to offraod you will find the neccessity for such a swap. Low RPM cruising is the norm for what you will be trying to do. But, you will also enjoy the smooth shifting of a HD or equivalent clutch assy. As you will find yourself out exploring and will want to use the forest service road with a little more speed that the 2.2 will afford you. I would order a Legacy 2.2 set because you'll need a cable style clutch kit. Good luck.

Scores are posted, http://www.historicbrooklyntavern.com/rallycross_scores06-2.htm

The Lakewood McD's. 512 and I-5. I may already be in Oregon so I will probably meet ya' all there.

Those are also the same variables that negate any answers towards the original question! Yes, 28" TSL Swampers mounted on pugs have been used without a lift. That rig had good suspension and an experienced person doing the bashing and trimming.