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Hello everyone, I have an 82 brat which I swapped a 1991 Legacy L engine and 5spd into. I did this around February and it was working fine, using the stock ECU to run it all. Recently what has been happening, is it won't start after a cold start. Basically I would be able to start it fine the first time after it sits for a week, but then if I drove a few miles, parked, and tried to turn it on it struggles to turn over. So today, it started, ran for 30 seconds, and then I shut it off. Wont start again. Just redid the spark plugs and put a new coil pack on this morning. There is spark when I test it. Fuel is coming through the lines. Any idea of what this could be? I am at a loss and its left me stranded a couple times and not sure what is happening. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

I just dropped the wheels off and they said to look at prismaticpowder.com and find something with a code so we can be sure if a specific colour. I get it because just having a pic is kinda hard so I may not be able to get the correct gold but I can find something close. Thanks!

Cheers guys! I just simply don't know anything about powder coating, never done it before. Thought it may have been like paint codes! I think I can just show them a pic and pray for the best lol thanks!

Hey once again guys! If I was to get a set of 13' Enkeis cleaned, straightened, and powdered, what would I need to tell my guy about the colour? Is there a powder/paint code for that Subaru gold colour? Or should I just say "Subaru gold" ?? Thanks for any help!

Thanks for dropping that knowledge, its much appreciated! I will continue to search for similar wheels

Where did it even say that on website? I couldn't find it lol Do you know of any wheels that are similar to the Enkeis that they sell new? Thanks for the help!

Hey everyone, I was looking to get new wheels for my 82 brat GL in the US, I was looking to get these: https://mossmotors.com/minilite-style-bolt-on-wheels-4 . Will the 14"x5.5" fit? I really like the old Enkei wheels and want to get these aluminum ones and get them coated gold for that really cool look. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks everyone!

Hey guys my bad! I didn't have notifications turned on for this post! Thank you for the info! Also for the diff, how do I go about that? Should I just find the diff meant to go with that tranny? Thanks again!

Hey everyone I just had a quick question... I have a 1991 ej22 from a Subaru legacy L in the United States. There is an opportunity for me to buy a 2.5RS Impreza transmission from 99-01 with the transmission code of TY754VCAAB. Will this Transmission bolt up and work for my engine? I know I will have to fabricate the shift linkage and transmission mount and drive shaft etc, but I was just more concerned if this works out. Also would I need to mess with the ECU at all? Thanks

The stock legacy shifter mechanism.... the linkage is just cut down a bit and I just welded a bracket to mount it on

Hey Bennie, This drive train is in a 82 brat.... already hacked to bits and welded in all sort of ways lol Thanks!

Hey everyone, My 1991 Legacy L 5MT is pretty sloppy with the gears and I replaced all the bushings and they are still not the greatest. I have been wanting to get a short shift kit for awhile now but can't find any for a first gen legacy! If anyone has used one can you drop me a link or refer me to somewhere that sells them? Thanks a bunch! I appreciate it!

I ended up going with this one: https://www.carcover.com/silver-shield-3l-car-cover-for-subaru-brat-1982-regular-cab-pickup-2-door-short-bed.html Thanks for the help though! I wanted to do the canvas route but I am in a bit of a time crunch so wouldn't be able to get it waterproofed in time. But I think the one should do the job, I will let you guys know how it fits (which was my main concern).

Thanks!

Hey everyone! For the interim my 82 brat will need to be stored outside in the sun for a few months and I would like to get a decent car cover for it... however there are not a lot of vendors online that sell brat car covers lol. I got a generic "small" car one before and it was trash, has anyone bought a good one that fits properly that they can drop me a link to? Thanks a bunch!!

Thanks for all the help!!

Hey everyone! Just got my 91 2.2L Legacy engine running in my 82 brat and it moves under its own power now! I just need to weld the exhaust in and finish up a bit more with the wiring to complete it! For those who have done the swap, how can I go about putting in a temperature gauge? Im not sure about a digital one or if there is any way to make it work with the brat gauge cluster. If I go digital should I run it off the harness or do something else? Also for the speedometer and tachometer I know I can use some unused wires in the brat and legacy VSS (USA) but does anyone have a picture of how they wired it? Also is there any calibration or anything needed to line them up? Tried putting the brat speedo cable in the legacy 5MT but no dice lol... If I have left any info out or used weird lingo please let me know I would appreciate it! Thanks for the help!

Yes we got it! Haven't checked it yet but will do. Thank you!

Yes using the ECU and wiring harness from the 91

Hey everyone... I am in the final stages of my swap, only thing left is the electric hookup. We have got everything we can think of hooked up. ECU had power for both standby and ignition, fuel pump turns on, but not spark when it turns over. Also have bypassed the clutch switch inhibitor. Is there something specific needed to hook up to enable the coil packs? Anything else that we can test? Cant think of what is limiting this at the moment. I suspect that it is something simple, any insight would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you! Engine is from a 91 legacy into an 82 brat.

You are a legend thank you!

Hey everyone I am currently swapping an Ej 22 from a 91 legacy in my brat. I got a new phone and lost my pics. Is anyone able to identify the 3 lines in the pics I have attached? I appreciate it thank you! I'm in the US btw.

Ok thanks! And yeah I am running a pre-OBD II EJ so I appreciate it!

Thanks for the help! I have an 82 brat btw don't know if that changes anything. I don't want to cut it out, do you know what the VSS sensor look like? Thanks again! Also I am not sure but I think the car may have originated in California based on what the previous over said.

Hello everyone, I am getting closer to finishing my EJ swap in my brat, donor is a 1991 legacy. I am still stuck on the wire harness thinning but I figured I might as well ask this since it relates a bit. Am I going to be able to use the brat gauge cluster or do I have to swap in the legacy cluster? I am not sure if they are the same size or if its an easy fix. What did you all do? Thanks!!