Does anyone have a definite answer as to if an ea81 intake will work on an ea82. I know the ea81 intake doesn't flow as well but I want to use what I have on hand. Refer to my thread in the members rode section if you're curious why I'm looking to do this. Thanks guys.

I've seen people do the reverse, to put EFI on the EA81.  So I'd guess at least the big things [intake ports] mate up. 

You'll face certain problems that will need your creativity to be resolved, such as the inlet Water hose position, etc... but despite that I never did such reverse adaptation, I believe that such install is doable; so I kindly suggest you to go ahead, do it, and let us know the results.

 

Kind Regards.

Okay, looks like I will just go for it and see what happens. I will report back with my findings

Any update on this?

 

Kind Regards.

None yet. Still busy with finishing up our garden for the season and I just started ato a new garage. I'm no longer with kia but in an independent shop that hashe an emphasis on subarus and vw. I'll be back to playing in my own garage in a few weeks.

Forgot to update this. I have successfully swapped the ea81 intake and carb onto the ea82 spfi engine. I removed all emissions equipment and blocked off all unneeded vacuum ports. The car runs great and the only thing I haven't been able to figure out yet is the fast idle for warm up. The ea81 upper radiator hose was used otherwise it was a direct replacement.

 

I realize that this swap isnt something most people would need to do, but I needed a running engine, and wanted to use what I had on hand instead of shipping a intake from across the country.