Omega79 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 The 3.4 came from a '94 Camaro. Parts are no problem, they're still very similar to the 2.8 and 3.1L versions of that engine, which are the first generation most parts are interchangeable. They are pretty inefficient though. The engine I have on the stand now is a LX9 3500 from an '05 Chevy Uplander. Same bell housing and similar external dimensions, but it's the 4th generation of that engine family. Much more modern. More efficient aluminum heads, roller valvetrain, improved oiling, cross-bolted mains, etc. But the LX9 is only used in FWD applications so there will be a bit of fabrication work to get it installed in a Trooper. Full multiport injection conversion too. I did originally run my 3.4L as multiport, but I was having wiring issues and ended up reverting to TBI (which I could do since everything was interchangeable with the 2.8L). Of course I figured out the problem later, so now I'm thinking of reinstalling the multiport. It was just better. Ah so you're familiar with the "S" code 3.4! Most of the parts are the same similar, from what I understand they had different heads and a slightly different intake and different injectors etc. That engine is "better" with a little more HP but a good chunk extra torque (200 ft-lbs?). Hope all goes well and the car is not too bad off. EA is a solid engine but an EJ might be a slightly exciting upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 (edited) Yeah, the 3.4L is a heck of an upgrade from the 2.8L. Mostly a bolt-on install too. If the EA doesn't have a ton of miles on it, I'll probably just convert to EFI and run it. The donor car that I might be able to talk a friend out of has 170k miles. It's a '93 Impreza. Edited March 29, 2011 by Red0ktober Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATCHY Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Im very fond of the chevy 4.3 vortec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Ok, it's on. I'm leaving tomorrow evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Still on the train. Should be trying to start an old Subaru in a few hours. If be there already, bit the train was delayed in spokane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega79 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Good luck! I'm making a 500 mile round trip to pick up a 1st gen Legacy Wagon on Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 I have it, title in hand. A mere 77k miles and running great, but the car is pretty weathered. It was repainted with tractor paint or somesuch and it's not looking pretty. Some rot on the body. I don't think it's worth doing much with. But, it'll get me home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 I think everyone has lost interest at this point, but I got the car home without incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Not true! Happy for you. What do you think of the car now that you've had some open road under it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 If it weren't so damned ugly, it'd be a great little car! Could use some more power and a 5th gear though. I think I'll convert it to EFI and free up the exhaust, hopefully that will pep it up a little bit. That's after I take it to a body shop and see if it's even worth saving. The engine only has about 30k on it. Lost oil somehow around 40k and blew the engine, crate or rebuilt long block was installed at that time. Decades ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share Posted April 7, 2011 And pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Love it! Sure hope the body's worth fixin', let us know what you find out. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega79 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Very cool with some serious potential, hope that body rot isn't any worse than it looks. Keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Lets see some interior and engine bay pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Where should I start in addressing the oil leak(s)? It drips on the exhaust and I'm not a fan of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idasho Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Glad you made the trip okay! You are right.... that thing is UGLY As for leaks, the first thing id do is go to the self wash car wash and spend $10 and an hour or so pressure washing the poop out of it. Having a set of ramps is a plus too. Take them to the car wash with you, drive the front of the car up on them, then pressure wash the underside well. Cleaning things up well will help tracking down leaks in a BIG way. I recently finished chasing all of the leaks in my '84. It was quite the adventure, but she is bone dry on the underside now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 We have a pressure washer / steamer at work and I have ramps. Convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Upped some more pics to photobucket: A battery popped in this once, nice repair 'eh? Some rust on the forward portion of the battery tray. Can see daylight through the metal. This is after I vacuumed and hosed out the area. Edited April 11, 2011 by Red0ktober Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 I about spit my drink out when I saw the wire nuts. Sweet heavens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ionlyhave3suubs Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Last time I saw that many nuts under the hood of a Subaru, there was an angry squirrel scampering off! Cool beater though. Hmmm, Subaru body with a trooper drivetrain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Lets see some interior and engine bay pictures. yeah until i saw the wire nuts.....holy wire nut spagetti..... you NEED to carry a fire extenguisher.....and need to redo that with a jy harness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 My worry about finding parts is that the car I pull parts from will be nicer than this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 My worry about finding parts is that the car I pull parts from will be nicer than this one. You know you're a Subaru driver when ^ !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 That wiring could be fixed with a nice day of patience, solder, heat gun and shrink tubing. Its not 100% necessary to replace the harness but it might be cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red0ktober Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 I think I'm going to pull the engine and re-seal it. I'm going to need new front fenders. What is the interchange on these? Can I get some of the newer model years if I convert the grille/headlights too? There are some refurb fenders for an '83-'84 on eBay for $150. I assume there were cosmetic changes between the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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