My '85 BRAT was sold new in California. Is it the same as those sold new elsewhere? I recall that many cars in the 80's had California versions and 49 state versions to meet California's stricter emission standards. Stuff like different carburetors and such. Did Subaru do such a thing?

Yes.

+1 It has an electronic feedback carb, ECU, CAT and O2 sensor.

If any of those need replacement are they available? Can a 49 state part be interchanged?

There a still a few aftermarket direct fit CATs, the O2 is available and the ECU can be rebuilt. There are still two companies willing to work with the old Subie stuff. I got one for my XT GL10 a few years back.

Edited April 24, 20169 yr by skishop69

Thanks Subaru fans, our BRAT runs fine now but looking ahead to when my daughter gets it I'd like to be prepared.