Return to roots

[LeoneTurbo]

I was a member of USMB many, many years ago (2000-2003) and lost contact due to the arrival of a Legacy to replace my L-series and XT back then. I still own a pair of Legacy's now, but I'm getting excitedly close to owning a 1982 Hatch EA81 4WD! I thought it would be appropriate to register again!

 

The Hatch I might be able to take over from a friend needs tender, love and care - lots of it, actually - and a new drivetrain as it is sans engine and tranny. Luckily the current owner already modified the chassis rails to accomodate a DOHC EJ-series engine, which is exactly what I intend to install - if the deal gets done.

 

I've got a lot of other technical niceties planned (obviously a 5-lug conversion but not like any other you have seen I think) but I will elaborate once I have the car in my garage - which reminds me, I will have to throw away a lot of junk/parts to make space for it!

[TheSubaruJunkie]

Hey! Welcome back

[LeoneTurbo]

Hi

 

Maybe if I tell I'm from The Netherlands it will ring some more bells

 

By the way, the hatch is being traded against two EJ20 turbo engines including split wiring looms. My friend is going to fit them to his Brat and his Loyale.

[yodannyc]

hey i remember you from back in the day! I also am a old member returning. I bought a WRX so i dissapeared from this site only to return a few years later with a 86 hatch! oh wait! Actually two hatch's! I plan on combining the two hatchs to make one really reliable awesome hatch! Anyway, welcome back and keep us posted on the upcoming project!