1maBrat

Yes the top will be removable as the roll bars need to go back in while in 4 x 4 mode. Also the steering column is XT6, the fin on the back is XT6 as well as the front suspension is XT6. Motor is XT6, 2.7 ltr, matched to an 87 5 spd d/r XT pressure plate and fly wheel. And yep the garage is always a mess in progress, but couldn't find any thing if it wasn't Thanks for all the comments and glad some think its cool. 1maBrat Dale

Ok so here's a better look at the cargo cover I'm doing on the Brat. Also am putting in the column from my XT6 (no tilt as removing that feature, just telescopic), and yes all the buttons will be operational. Just not for all the original things on it. The cover is my own project from scratch having worked in fibre glassing for many years. Very easy project for any one to challenge. Just need an old sheet, some resin and go hard. Complete write up on Brat to follow project with all photo's. Am putting a window in the cover to veiw back in the shape of the new Subaru emblem. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=13629&cat=728 Lots more XT6 parts to add, everything done so far is done without cutting or welding, except the fender wells and frame rails. What do you think ?? Thanks 1maBrat Dale:banana:

Yes you can take any of the late 80's front control arms and bolt them on your EA-81 cross member, its a direct swap but be careful, it moves your front wheels about 2" forward and out about the same,if you take it from the strut and off the cross member the only change you need to make is to drill out the pattern for the three bolt strut top.Be Sure to weld some heavy washers over the holes you drill.you will also need to have new radius rod made and these need to made to measure as the years you use make a diffrence.You may also need to use a ream to fit the steering rack to the joint as this may also be diffrent. I've done it to my EA-71 Brat and it looks wild. I have no advise on the rear yet as i used spacers to get the same distance for the rear. Good luck as you go. Thanks 1maBrat Dale

great idea I will check out the site, checked with the General and also posted on board, and am getting good help from you all and learning piles from the board usage. I read it a couple times a day and love the things that people are doing to Sube's " the most incredible machine on the planet" Thanks for all the advice and help to now 1maBrat, Dale

Yes sireee she's an ea71, 11/77 Brat, check out the pics in my album to see some of the work on her as yet. thanks for your comments on the wiring, much appreciated. 1mabrat Dale:cool:

Thats my plan but im not sure how to get power to the ecu and where to take it from.The ecu plugs into the back of the engine with only 2 big plugs,one white and one black, i have the diagrams for the xt6 but not sure of how to get the power to those plugs.Whe n i took the car apart i just unpluged everything,and now have a HUGE pile of wire.thats all i know about electricity. Any help would be greatly appreatiated. Thanks 1mabrat Dale

Its been a lot of cutting and busted knuckles but i got it all to fit,have to do some custom fabbing yet for the rad but i have great and never done plans for that.I am putting together a so called "Brag Book"as i go and will post it when its all in and running. Thanks 1mabrat Dale:banana:

Thanks in advance for any and all help. As most regulars here know,this project has been going for a while now,and the work is slow as i own my own company and it takes most of my time. Well here is my latest problem.I can turn a wrench as well as the best of them, but i know nothing about electrical wiring.So here goes ,i need to piggyback the er wiring onto the original wiring harness,i have all the wire from the xt6 and all relays and puters ,so i am looking for some type of diagram to show me what i need . Thanks 1mabrat Dale

Here is what I'm doing with my '77 Brat and my old XT6 which wouldnt pass inspection. Have taken the H6 and mated it to an '88 Loyale, 5 spd d/r, with a 3.90 gear ratio. Have got the rails cut and engine and tranny fit well. Just need to figure out all the electrical. If anyone can help with info on splicing the two harnesses all comments would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, 1maBrat Dale http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showphoto.php?photo=13333&cat=728

Hey Kilroy,i also live in Edmonton AB.i own a 77 BRAT and am putting a 2.7l in it from an xt6 with a 5spd d/r:headbang: .we could get together some time if you like and see what we know together,i live in the west end of the city.Send me a pm if you want to get together some time and i can send you my # 1mabrat Dale

Oh Yes definately will have covers, law is same here and will not be on the brat in street mode, these lights are only in Off road mode.... this is only in fun with the gang. :cool:

An (old) new set of lights for some "Off roading " fun. Not yet hooked up but all funtional. This is the newer of the 2 that I picked up. A perfect fit in width and abit lower than the rollbar. Will raise the light bar so they can be seen from the rear as well. More updates to come as we progress. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/misc.php?action=showalbums Should be good for a laugh to see the reactions as everyone scatters *EG*

just add on a bracket and put on a second pump,and its much faster than anything you can get out of any store.you can run a propane tank up to about 220 lbs before the valve goes so be careful,but its fast and is with you always I would not do this for my daily driver just my offroad. Just what i think and what i use

if you run an a/c compressor you can fill a small propane tank in just a few min to about 150 lbs so it is air on the fly ,just put in a switch so you can turn it off when you don't need it.you might also want to put in a bleed off drain so you can drain the water from the tank because it will fill quite quick if you dont stay up on it:banana:

Regarding the Subie price, we have a written appraisel for our " 79 Brat " it is stated as being worth $3942.65 CDN. that was 1 yr ago. That is what we needed for our Insurance but then if you don't have replacement value listed on your policy the most Insurance companies go with the cheapest they can get away with. If this would help you we can email a copy to you.

These wheel spacers are made to fit Standard 6 bolt pattern, 6 on 5 1/2 and are adapted to 5 on 4 1/2 , adding spacers ONLY adds 2 1/2 inches to your stance. I would like to have these made on a Subaru 4 bolt, to Chevy 6 bolt, and was wondering what the interest would be if I had them made .anyone???? I am presently using these spacers only on my 78 Brat, PICS INCLUDED . http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=13363 Comments welcome and apreciated, thanks in advance, Dale

Well i decided to take the Brat off the road for the winter and do some mods. The first thing is the er27 with a 5spd D/R ea82 turbo running as a supercharger/belt driven.The rad will be top mount.I will take pics as i go so you all can see this is for real.I want to keep the truck as low as possible but with as much ground clearance as possible,i think 14-16inches will do.This may take a while and i may need some help,so keep your brains in gear for me with any good help. Thanks in advance for all your tips. 1mabrat ps. won't be in gargae too long

yes i have a set but am up here in canada. i could send them for you for free but you would have to pay the shiping. you can pm me if you are interested. dwilton1@telus.net 1mabrat

Yes I like hatches as well but just look at my brat,its comming along can you tell me how much you had to modify the frame rails to get that 2.7 in there as that my plan for this Brat,with a 5sps d/rand 33x12.50and 3in lift. do you have any pics you can send me of how it was done Thank in advance for any pics 1mabrat

New light bar added in our long line of mod's to come. Would love to start a Canadian chapter of this fantastic web site ?? Will be great to be able to challenge our neighbouring friends in wheeling so come out, come out where ever you are .... we play with all makes and models. No discrimination here, everyone knows "nothing wheels like a sube" ~Dale & Joan ~ http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=13363

The best way i found is to take a pair of tin snips,and cut up into the fender about 1 inch all the way around to make tabs then bend up all the tabs you made. then you need a small hammer to bend in all the sharp little points you made between the tabs.this will make it look as though nothing was done ,if you take your time and will also stop from cutting your tires if you hit a little too hard now and then.you can look at mine if you search small lift done in the forum search .

Has anyone turbo'a a stock EA81 Non - Turbo Engine ? If so would anyone have the timing specs and boost limits ? ~Dale & Joan~

It depends on the year that you are working on,but yes the arms are a straight swap.you must get radius rod made to lenght to fit what you are doing.Mine are 19 1/2 inches.

Tires are 215-70-R15 on new 6 bolt white rims. Yes they rub abit if you go to sharply over a big bump but ok as a daily driver. Still updating the wheel hubs had new radius rods made special to move the wheels forward more. Also using '92 Loyale control arms. It moves the wheels about 2 1/2 inches forward. So guess she's turning into a Sube Mini monster Still to add 1.8LT ( which is sitting in the garage waiting to go in) w/dual range 5 speed here's my happy dance hahahaha All the comments are appreciated and advice welcome. Thanks to all who replied.

its not tuff i did it on the floor of my garage with a hand drill