June 22, 201114 yr Finally got the drive-shaft for the 5spd Swapped 86 Hatch, and of course that pesky little thing called registration Runs great, if not a little bit loud with the lack of a muffler. I've got a lift kit sitting in the back seat, and a set of Pugs that need some tires and I'll be ready to go off-roading again. The plan is to run a Franken-Engine, A little birdy told me that the 2.2 con-rods keep the compression a little bit more pre-detonation friendly. My hope is to run Propane/CNG, so the extra compression won't be a problem. Couple of cams and it should rip. Still need a 2.5 and a 2.2 as well as the harness and a whole bunch of other stuff, not the least of which, a jerb, but first things first.
June 22, 201114 yr a jerb is nice.but i like jerbs with access to metal shops;):grin:aresome.we need to go to straddleline.cheers, b
June 23, 201114 yr Good to hear you made it back without any issues very interested in the wheels we talked about might need to work a deal out before the show. Cheers R
June 23, 201114 yr Finally got the drive-shaft for the 5spd Swapped 86 Hatch, and of course that pesky little thing called registration Runs great, if not a little bit loud with the lack of a muffler. I've got a lift kit sitting in the back seat, and a set of Pugs that need some tires and I'll be ready to go off-roading again. The plan is to run a Franken-Engine, A little birdy told me that the 2.2 con-rods keep the compression a little bit more pre-detonation friendly. My hope is to run Propane/CNG, so the extra compression won't be a problem. Couple of cams and it should rip. Still need a 2.5 and a 2.2 as well as the harness and a whole bunch of other stuff, not the least of which, a jerb, but first things first. noah I got a 2.5 complete car that smokes and a2.2 PM me if interwested
June 23, 201114 yr Author I really don't have room for a whole car, but I'm sure we can work something out, if nothing else we can part it out and call up the metal man to take the shell.
July 6, 201114 yr Author Mostly Lifted, I'll add some pics later. I still need the rear shocks and to fab up the steering extension.
July 6, 201114 yr The plan is to run a Franken-Engine, A little birdy told me that the 2.2 con-rods keep the compression a little bit more pre-detonation friendly. My hope is to run Propane/CNG, so the extra compression won't be a problem. Couple of cams and it should rip. Still need a 2.5 and a 2.2 as well as the harness and a whole bunch of other stuff, not the least of which, a jerb, but first things first. That's awesome - I've just been reading up on the frankenmotor myself, I hope to one day see the need to do it, I've certainly got the urge! With the harness have you thought about running an electronic dizzy to eliminate the need for an ECU that would most likely only be there for spark anyway? Check out TOONGA's Brumby/brat that's running a weber fed EJ22 with dizzy over in Perth, WA, Australia I'll be watching your build with interest! Cheers Bennie
July 6, 201114 yr Author The advantage of a coilpack and computer is that it's substantially more resistant to water intrusion, an afternoon with a bottle of de-oxit and a tub of di-electric grease and the thing could almost run underwater. That and I'd rather not bodge together a disty on a car that could easily run with a standard coil pack just as easily.
July 6, 201114 yr Agreed - distributors are BLEH! They don't like water - the stock MPFI on the EJ's is excelent and the only reason people put distributors on them is because they are afraid of a little wireing and afraid of an electronic system they don't understand. GD
July 6, 201114 yr Author I've got to get the engine, then have a nice chat with Cap_R about Propane and propane accessories. Re-drill the flywheel and get a SJR adapter. Parse down the 2.5 harness to run ignition in conjunction with the Propane. Decide if that's really what I want to do right now, or 2.5/2.2 the 94 Legacy instead. And of course, #1, Numero Uno, Find a Fricken Job
July 7, 201114 yr the only reason people put distributors on them is because they are afraid of a little wireing and afraid of an electronic system they don't understand. GD Hey! I resemble that remark:grin:. It isn't for a lack of trying just not enough experience/understanding. Being able to read a schematic would be hugely beneficial
July 16, 201114 yr Author So, while I'm thinking about it, is the Leggo AWD 5 speed the same length as the EA-82 Dual range? I'm just thinking that if I do end up with a FrankenEngine I just might want the addition of umm, whats the word I'm looking for, oh yeah, Traction.
July 16, 201114 yr So, while I'm thinking about it, is the Leggo AWD 5 speed the same length as the EA-82 Dual range? I'm just thinking that if I do end up with a FrankenEngine I just might want the addition of umm, whats the word I'm looking for, oh yeah, Traction. Renob123 and GD put a JDM 5 Speed in the Frankenmotor brat and made it AWD for that exact reason... Id get in touch with one of them
July 16, 201114 yr I believe the ej is approx 2" longer than the ea d/r. Does your '86 hatch use the same driveline layout as the ea82's? I have both transmissions if measurments would help, and also a shortened front drive line for an ej 5 speed in an ea. Edited July 16, 201114 yr by T'subaru
July 16, 201114 yr And of course, #1, Numero Uno, Find a Fricken Job That's pretty important in a build - as much as it gets in the way! As for the L series 5 speed from this ausubi thread it is longer than the EJ 5spd dual range by 65mm or there abouts... Cheers Bennie
July 16, 201114 yr Author I guess it looks like I just might have to make a franken tranny as well I'll have to get the license plate, FRANK
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