DumbUglyDragon Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Hey everyone, I just bought a 1988 Subaru Justy and am looking for some good resources into turning it into a rally machine. I am new to this forum and was wondering if there was anything like the Unibomber's Manifesto (Nasioc) on this forum? And where can I find parts(OEM&performance) for the old Justy? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Welcome to the board. Try the search function as I believe there have been some similar discussions in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbUglyDragon Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 Tried Search... there are few resources on the old 88 carb powered car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Really, there are no performance parts for a Justy. However, since I work at a SUBARU dealer, I can certinly help you out in the OE parts department. The best thing to do to get that thing rallyx capable is have some good struts and tires on it. If you dont care about what class you are running in or daily drivability/creature comforts...strip that interior out all the way! Delta Cam might could make a cam grind for it...and you might could get a good exhaust shop locally to make a good header-back exhaust for it. The next best thing is to get Megaquirt and Spark, for total engine management....fuel injection and DIS....and work on a nice intake system as well. I would not be suprised to see 75+ hp from one built like so. You can also call around to some places that make/get rods and pistons...might could get some higher compression/lighter parts for more power output. THere are also a few...VERY FEW...that have actually turbocharged a Justy. You will CERTINLY need a new clutch setup to handle that power. Good luck and welcome aboard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I know this is crazy, but I was thinking about a turbo Justy earlier today. Definately NOT with the auto tranny, but really, could you do it? It would be one VERY fast ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbUglyDragon Posted January 23, 2005 Author Share Posted January 23, 2005 I know this is crazy, but I was thinking about a turbo Justy earlier today. Definately NOT with the auto tranny, but really, could you do it? It would be one VERY fast ride! I would like to know also..... i mean common 1700lbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 My regular parts source Hal's Parts and Service ( www.halspartsandservice.com ) has several Justy's in his yard, but other than knowing they are there I can't tell you much about them. (he is 4 hrs drive away from me too!) 1st thing I would do reguardless is convert to FI, it would boost you to 73 hp. and it was available on Justys from 90-94. FI makes a BIG difference. or a Weber carb might also work. I have NO real expierence with turbos, so I really don't know how to do it. I know you would have to lower the compression ratio though, and that could be difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbUglyDragon Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 Thanks...he may be a couple hours drive for you, but he is a couple weeks drive for me, lol. Any other suggestions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudduck Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 My regular parts source Hal's Parts and Service ( www.halspartsandservice.com ) has several Justy's in his yard, but other than knowing they are there I can't tell you much about them. (he is 4 hrs drive away from me too!) 1st thing I would do reguardless is convert to FI, it would boost you to 73 hp. and it was available on Justys from 90-94. FI makes a BIG difference. or a Weber carb might also work. I have NO real expierence with turbos, so I really don't know how to do it. I know you would have to lower the compression ratio though, and that could be difficult. 85sub4WD, how far is this place from asheboro, and do the regularly have used parts for older subarus? Ever seince I got down here I havent been able to find a jy in town that even messes around with many subarus, especialy older ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbUglyDragon Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 Anybody with info on Turboing a justy??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 DO it sideways did it...and one other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbUglyDragon Posted January 25, 2005 Author Share Posted January 25, 2005 Sideways? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxalplyx Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Anybody with info on Turboing a justy??? http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=10607&highlight=turbo+justy You want more resources? Post here: http://subarujusty.proboards20.com/ I'll see you there. BTW: DumbUglyDragon, change the title of your post to include 'Justy' if you could. It'll make it easier to find months/years down the road when someone else asks the same question as you or if you want to use it as a resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 AWESOME, just use the 5-speed 4WD version. Hey, forget the car and put that suker on a go-kart. Scare a few neighborhood kids Hey - how would you lower the CR? and while you're at it add an intercooler - you got the space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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