Alaskan_Sub Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 now i know the 87 gl wagon doesnt have the most power but i need some more! i was wondering what little things i can do to make go or any major beside engine transplats? can i take a turbo off an other subaru and slap it on mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanislru Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 No only the stock turbo mounts right up, with some $$$ u could slap on an old tdo4, or pretty much anything else . There's alot to deal with if you want to make real power. If you have less than $2000 kickin around then I'd stick with the basic mods that can be found looking around on the older threads. Intercooler, higher boost, air box mod or good filter, large exhaust with high flow header/DP, better ignition, and etc. might give you about +/- 30 - 60 hp... with a fresh block. The only Ea82t pushin hp over 200 I've heard of is in Australia and he's usually on Ausubaru.com and sometimes this board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 now i know the 87 gl wagon doesnt have the most power but i need some more!i was wondering what little things i can do to make go or any major beside engine transplats? can i take a turbo off an other subaru and slap it on mine? Is your car a turbo already? If not, theres a lot more involved than just 'slapping it on'. It won't just bolt up.. mostly because on a nonturbo motor, theres nothing to bolt it on to.. A little more info on the car would be helpful in determining the best way to help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 Wait a day or two and take a look at Snowman's wagon when he gets back in town. That'll give you some options. Welcome to the board. Interested in Subaru Klub of Alaska? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxalplyx Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 now i know the 87 gl wagon doesnt have the most power but i need some more!i was wondering what little things i can do to make go or any major beside engine transplats? can i take a turbo off an other subaru and slap it on mine? I'm assuming you have a non-turbo gl wagon. If so, go for a 2" custom cat back exhaust and a freer flowing intake. If funds are still available, ask around this board to see if you can get a lighter weight crank pulley for quicker acceleration. Other than this, things'll start to get expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 I had an '88 GL-10 Turbo wagon for many years and it seemed to have enough power to get around the hills in Alaska. If you really want the extra power then I would think about selling yours and looking for a turbo model. I would guess that it may be the least expensive way to go also. The turbo equipped engine has less compression than a standard engine along with a different ECU and other things. If you can afford a newer style Outback, it will even have more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 welcome to the board... hit me up if you ever make it up to fairbanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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