distinctive Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 What can I do to get some more horsepower from a 79 wagon. I'm talking easy and cheap little additions. Not looking for a fire breather....yet. Also is my 1600 engine an EA71? Are there any other sources of info on these older ones specifically? This forum rocks, but 95% of it isn't for my car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) yes your wagon is a ea71 u can put a holley carb on it or upgrade to ea81 or ea82:headbang: the holly gives about 20% more hoarse power:D Edited June 25, 2012 by turbosubarubrat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 How much money do you honestly expect to pay for a hot cam , head works , etc.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat78 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I love my weber. With what little exhaust is left on my brat it breaths really well. It'll get up an go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 STI stickers FTW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 ea82 carb have one on a 77 wagon and it hauls rump roast was a bitt of modifying but way bigger carb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
distinctive Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share Posted June 26, 2012 no new motor just yet. Carbs sound like a fairly straight forward process. As a novice mechanic which would be the easiest to install and fine tune? This thing is pretty straight, and rust free. More than I expexted and my little brain keeps screaming "Restore Restore". So I don't want to hack anything up that I'll regret later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat78 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Putting the weber on is pretty straight forward. I ordered a kit on ebay for around $330 that came with everything for it. Then you just have to remove/plug all the emissions parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reza Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) Air flow, exhaust and fuel are all fairly easy things to change and can make a huge improvement. 1. Port and polish the heads, If you are savvy you can do this yourself. 2. Take the intake manifold off and smooth out the casting, allowing for better airflow. 3. change the carb. 4. update the exhaust. cutting it off after the y-pipe and putting in a new non stock system. the old system probably isn't working as it should and also weighs a lot. 5. Buy a K&N air filter Edited June 26, 2012 by Reza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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