m12-lrv Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 What part of colorado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm in Denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Commenting to follow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 You're car doesn't happen to be flat army green would it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnatchedHatch Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 Flat green BRAT is one of mine yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyBrat Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 I've got that and an 84 wagon metallic green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 11, 2014 Author Share Posted February 11, 2014 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/138165-brat-hog/?fromsearch=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jono Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 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... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 4 speeds are junk, I highly recommend gping 5spd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Also I'm staying away from turbos. Its a lot more work in my opinion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnatchedHatch Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) 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, 2014 by SnatchedHatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idasho Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 The 5-speed is simply a better trans. It has nothing to do with gearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 I've put a 5spd in my brat, its a lot of work, but the difference is night and day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 I remember that wagon! Your in Englewood right? And yes that was my brat on Craig's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooner Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12-lrv Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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