freedumbsnow Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 I was just wondering if anybody has actually looked into a conversion to make the ultimate subaru sleeper. I've been looking around at just getting a new wrx but I think something like this that has never been done would be much more fun.my friend thought the mounts would be similar. I was kind of doubtful but to do this would be an incredible feat, please give info. thoughts, anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximumBRAT Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 How about an STi set up in a BRAT? Someday.. sigh... that wold be nice... A gl wagon, there are a few Uber wagons (WJM) and other folks with really radical set ups, WRX would be cool.. Oh by the way.. RX owned a 5.7L sierra tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedumbsnow Posted December 4, 2004 Author Share Posted December 4, 2004 Yeah, I would like to do this but need a lot more info on this. I read in another chat room that something of the sort is being done and that the person is on this site. I searched (briefly) through some links but didn't find anything substantial. I also learned that the the wrx and gl use a horizontally positioned engine bay so the conversion would work better. also do you think that the sti would work in a gl hatchback? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 there have been a few people to do it. Corky (Dr. RX) would be a good person to talk to about it since he put a EJ20T I believe it was, into an RX 3-door... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedumbsnow Posted December 4, 2004 Author Share Posted December 4, 2004 Thanks for the info I'll keep searching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 EA82's, ER27's, EJ20's, EJ22's have all been installed in Gen2 rigs. Both in Australia and the states. There are a couple of STi Brats/Brumby's running around Australia. There is a couple of ER27 Brats and a Hatchback running in the states. A 2.2 in a '80 or '81 wagon. A 2.2 in Mudrat's, "Weeble", that ran the Rubicon. A 2.2 in a Brat in Seattle. An EA82T in a Gen1 Brat in Oregon. An EJ20G in a RX 3dr. So, yes, it has been done with some success. There should be info in a dozen or so posts and threads. Try a search for "transplants". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Here's what it would be like. http://www.autospeed.com.au/cms/article.html?src=suggestions&A=0728 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 Too sweet, Zap. Is that your next secret project? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 i think itd be an easy install. the only thing that will be holding me back on this one will be cash. till they are 15 years old, i wont be able to afford one... er27s and 2.2 are old =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted December 4, 2004 Share Posted December 4, 2004 I'm thinking about this, if I buy HillbillyLes' injured wagon, and sucessfully fix it, I'll still have a good body, good D/R 5-speed drivetrain, and a couple crappy options for motors, but wait, my friend is looking at a 2.0T swap into his 2.2 impreza, hmmmm........ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty2Austin Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 I have a EJ22 in my 1980 GL-1600 4wd wagon it does fit!! now if I can just find a wrecked wrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezapar Posted December 5, 2004 Share Posted December 5, 2004 Too sweet, Zap. Is that your next secret project? My impreza L deserves that motor, if I had one I sure wouldn't waiste it on a hatch or a brat. An N/A like Austin's, maybe, but no EJ20ts. . . I personally think brats are for offroad. My next project. . . ? That would be a semi secret, cuz when it's done, I wanna be the first to do it like I'm gonna do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedumbsnow Posted December 6, 2004 Author Share Posted December 6, 2004 this is really just an idea me and a friend had a couple of days ago. I like the hatchbacks function and I don't really need a wrx. I was checking out the feasibility. Now I think I'll look into the money it'll cost. If anyone knows of a reputable engine company (or any wrx component shop for that matter) that I could call and price. I'm hoping to have enough $$$ by mid-late summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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