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working on it test fitting and fab research can't seem to find any pics of modified mounts and x-members. ea81 with ea82 intake 5sp d/r '80 brat is the projec

I double clutch to slow and stop all of my cars. I notice no clutch wear except for after Iet my niece drive. My 2wd Toyota PU basically has no rear brakes so down shifting greatly shortens my stopping distances.

I've had my EA71 to 6,500 RPM no floating, knocking or anything of that nature. I was on the freeway and even held it there for a few miles. The oil pressure light flickered a bit when I came to a stop but I chock that up to running a heavy oil.

'80 brat flatland around 96 mph way past redline '92 5sp SVX 140 mph let off '05 Forester XT speed limiter set at 130 mph

Welcome, Major rust spots I have noticed would be tops of the front fenders, and around the rear lift gate. (or at least on my '77 and '80) Lifting a first gen is do-able, but more common w/EA 81 second gen cars. You WILL have trouble finding 14" wheels to fit your 4x140 lug pattern unless you have them already. (Check out the wheel page) I paid $175 for my '77 4wd that had been parked for ~5 years. Drove it for three years and grew very fond of the EA71 as it seems to be a little snappier then the EA81 Best o' luck w/ your project.

Cool, I've never heard of an EA71 powered buggy, but I'm sorry I can't help with the year. Wireing and I are like oil and water...

Shouldn't be too bad if it is a HG but motors are easy to replace in these little "carucks" if needed.

I like it for $1000 I think you did ok with you purchase. Welcome and if It has new gaskets and timming belt I'd prolly just run the EA82. Hey, you even have alloys on it.

I like it, I'd almost have to say you can read minds cuz thats about what I have planed for my '80 BRAT.

first color match topper I've seen. I like it. OH, and the 200X sittin' there as well.

I wish it were mine.

I miss my '77 wagon. Very nice.

The only time I talked to her is at a red light. I'd really like to find out if she'd be willing to part with it, but as of now... I haven't a clue.

Thanks for putting the pic on the thread, I couldn't seem to figure it out, so I just put the link.

Found at local fair grounds, Thought I'd share with some people whom might enjoy the eye candy. Lil' old lady drove it. http://cid-7aeb9e66c69c76c7.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Hutch/James^4%20Photos%20130.JPG