February 10, 201412 yr I've got an 84 wagon with an ea 81. I'm not ready to go full EJ22, and I was talking with some people about low pressure supercharges from light aircrafts. I'm not looking to build a monster, but just help compensate for Colorado altitude. Thought?
February 10, 201412 yr I know there was talk from a few people here that had picked up superchargers cheap and were going to do it, but never heard the end result. There are several Aussies on the board who have done it. Based on the sturdiness and condition of the engine, Both it and the tranny should take 6psi of boost without any issues. Hopefully one of them will chime in for experience.
February 11, 201412 yr I'm in the same boat, I'm not ready for any engine/wire harness swap. I have a solid trans, and a low mileage EA81 with zero issues. Would love to find out more about this, makes sense as I was aware they used the EA81 in small aircraft. I'll probably just weberize it though..
February 11, 201412 yr Author http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/138165-brat-hog/?fromsearch=1
February 11, 201412 yr search on ausubaru.com for users Tweety and Brumberty - set any date in advanced search. Tweety got very thirsty so SC went up for sale, Brumberty went EJ20G and his SC went from Tasmania to Subarino? in West Australia for EJ SC conversion
February 12, 201412 yr Author I come from the aircooled vw scene and I'm finding good stuff there. Side draft carbs and blow through set ups seem to be the way to go. I'd prefer to try and use the stock carb and re jet, but it seems I would need to prep the carb for forced induction...
February 12, 201412 yr some people have even done it to ea71's http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/134819-ea71-with-turbo-and-harley-davidson-mikuni-carb/?hl=%2Bturbo+%2Bea71 My stock 83 turbo wagon and the one i sold just 1 upped you but you get a manual which would really bring the engine to life. I'm tempted just to put a 4 speed in my turbo wagon but if the transmission doesn't start shifting better its definetly going in.
February 12, 201412 yr I would have to get anther transmission if I did because I have a 4 speed d/r just sitting along with a new clutch kit and everything else to put it in.
February 13, 201412 yr 4 speeds are junk, I highly recommend gping 5spd HEY NOW! Ok, I admit I can definitely relate to how much better a 5 speed would be. Sometimes, it's just LAGGGG in a certain gear. :/ Also, ditto for the Nasturally aspirated engine, as I see it: I would not be driving my old Subie on my budget for very long if it had a turbo ;-) Edited February 13, 201412 yr by SnatchedHatch
February 13, 201412 yr Author I've put a 5spd in my brat, its a lot of work, but the difference is night and day
February 13, 201412 yr Flat green BRAT is one of mine yes I was wondering if maybe by chance you had bought my flat army green 84' wagon back in 2008ish, but apparently not. I remember seeing the halo edition brat for sale on craigslist for a long time recently.
February 13, 201412 yr Author I remember that wagon! Your in Englewood right? And yes that was my brat on Craig's.
February 13, 201412 yr Author I found this to be kind of helpful to understanding the mods needed for a blow through setup http://vs57.y-block.info/carb.htm I need to find out if anyone has modded the Hitachi carb for this. Draw through setup would require the purchase of a side draft carb, and all of the general mods to hook it up. I'm staying optimistic that modding the stock carb for blow through is still easier.
February 14, 201412 yr I remember that wagon! Your in Englewood right? And yes that was my brat on Craig's. I was actually living in golden when I sold the wagon, it had black white spoke rims with chrome beauty rings. That thing was so straight and ran great. I REALLY regretted selling it but had to for some reason or another. I think the guy I sold it to lived in the capitol hill area and maybe his name was Josh? We now have since moved to Cheyenne and apparently im the only older subaru lover here as everyone looks at my lifted wagon like its a spaceship haha. I see the WRX guys but its not the same. That brat of yours looks great man, how many ridiculous offers did you get off of craigslist?
February 14, 201412 yr Author People mostly wanted parts off of it. Had a couple low balls but no one ever looked at it. Since i didn't sell it I'm moving forward with the warthog idea
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