junker605 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 got a gen 1 brat with NO drivetrain and engine has been sitting in rain..sooo wondering best options..i have a 1984 gl wagon with ea81 and 4 speed thats getting the ej22 motor swap soon..soooo..any experts here know if it's an ok option? or should i just rebuild the ea71 and track down a tranny? thanks all! pardon my excitement..im searching and googling and learning as i go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Fisterbottom Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 1981 Gen 1 Brumbies came out with the EA81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junker605 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 mine's a '79..he gave me tbe original ea71..but not sure its health..no transmission..so hoping the ea81 and 4 speed out of my 84 might work! thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironworkerboomer Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 transmission mount and motor mount need to be adjusted and axles are shorter but the short aswer is H*!! yeh. the did it stock in 1981 Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junker605 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 perfect!! great news! thank you guys for your help and patience! im SURE I'll be posting more dumb questions again as i go! cant wait to get her rolling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosubarubrat Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Mr Roper you got Kevins old brat (forget what his username is). There is a build thread some where on here about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junker605 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 thanks! i read it..just going a different direction with it..gotta track down front struts and swapping in my ea81 from my 84 gl..thats the plan so far anyways! thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BratRod Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/135143-my-79-brat-build/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterkey Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) Are those 14" wheels? If so, did you have to lift it? I really like that stance. Most posts I see about 14" look more like monster trucks ha. transmission mount and motor mount need to be adjusted and axles are shorter but the short aswer is H*!! yeh. the did it stock in 1981 Enjoy!!! Edited June 10, 2016 by hunterkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironworkerboomer Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Are those 14" wheels? If so, did you have to lift it? I really like that stance. Most posts I see about 14" look more like monster trucks ha. Sorry for the thread jack. those are Nissan rims 14 inch zero lift. search SubaRude in members rides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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