I know about the 6lug conversion (thanks matt) and I know I can swap out the front 2wd struts with 4wd struts (I still need to get a 4wd rear axle tube put in so I can control the rear height as well). I know I installed a higher torque camshaft.

 

What other mods are there?

 

What mods can I do on a shoestring budget?

 

Alex

What car do you have?

OK, I should have thought of specifying that.

 

I have a 82 GL 4-door sedan EA81 with a 2wd auto.

 

 

Alex

Swap the auto for a 5 speed... you can gain all sorts of performance there!

Weber Carb:brow:

OK, so far two mods that have two small probs, 5-speed would be great but, its a ain in the rump roast to drive a manual with one foot (try it sometime, interesting challenge), and how much is a weber?

 

 

Alex

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16185

 

Do a search for "weber 32/36" there's tons of info.

I got a custom intake manifold and holley carb setup that will bolt on that ea81 and make your engine sound like a race car and breathe up to 7 grand...(if you open up the exhaust of course)

OK, but how much? How could I replicate that on my shoestring budget?

It depends on resources. I have seen people with access to a shop and equipment do thousands of dollars of custom work for a few bucks at most.

I don't know how big your shoes are for the shoestring budget, but you can certainly modify your exhaust for cheap. If nothing else, gut your cat.

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=16185

 

Do a search for "webber 32/36" there's tons of info.

Might get more results with "WeBer" although "webber" seems to be a common mis-spelling on here so you'd prolly get some results with either one.

 

I have a weber on my 82 4x4 sedan, definately opened it up quite a bit, however I do need to re-jet it, as it came off of a 22R.

 

And don't gut your cat, replace it with a piece of pipe. Gutting the cat leaves a hollow chamber that builds turbulence, creating probably just as much restriction as the cat did.

Actually, my entire y-pipe is shot, it was so full of holes that I had to have the heat shield holes welded solid around it to quiet my exaust working right. I basically need to replace my entire system.

Getting a custom bent exhaust system done is fairly easy on the wallet, atleast around these parts. Most places will install the muffler(s) of choice that you bring in with the vehicle. I've had a couple of them done over the years, price ranged from $130-$175, depending on number of bends.

 

Built my own 2" true duals for the '82, total cost was just over $70.00. Pipes were free, just had to get mufflers, hangers and clamps.