Jibs Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 What years were Brats offered as turbos? I know 1984, is that the only year? How about Automatic trannies? What years for those? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themixtoo Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 What years were Brats offered as turbos? I know 1984, is that the only year? How about Automatic trannies? Thanks.All Turbo's were automatics, Turbo's were only '83.5 (starting March of 83) and 1984. So only 1.5 years of production. I don't think I've ever seen an automatic Brat without a Turbo, but I could be wrong, I've only owned three so far. All were 4 speed dual/range. The only one I have currently was made from two cars, an '84 Turbo hardtop and an '83 GL Brat. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 There are a few Auto N/A brats, but not many. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I think the NA autos were only available 83-85. and the 85 w/AT didn't have t-tops. (All Brats were GL's after 83 I think) but in 85 only the D/R ones got the t-tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I have a lead on a '86 DL for sale Mick The owner could be mistaken, but thats what its listed as. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I have a lead on a '86 DL for sale Mick The owner could be mistaken, but thats what its listed as. -Brian I would guess it's a typo. 84+ only had GL's... though maybe the 86 is a typo and not the DL..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 i know of an 84 brat that is AT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomRhere Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 i know of an 84 brat that is AT Maybe that be the 1 sitting here in my driveway. Dunno for sure.... It be an '84 GL, full instrumentation dash, PB 4WD EA-81 Auto tranny, no T-tops, (darn-it), had Bed-seats but some A-----e cut them out, Grrrrr. Has Topper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 All turbo soobs through 85 were automatic tranny only, so all Turbo Brats should be auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 All turbo soobs through 85 were automatic tranny only, so all Turbo Brats should be auto. you could get a 85 RX sedan with a D/R.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themixtoo Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 you could get a 85 RX sedan with a D/R....I know what you're saying, but for some of our newbies the overlap production of AE81's and AE8s's can be very confusing. When Subaru continued producing AE71(Brats)while the AE81 wagons, hatchbacks, 4-doors and 2dr hardtops were current it was confusing just a little. But when they started the EA82's in 1985 and continued the 2dr hardtop till Dec.1984 and the Brat to '87 and the Hatchback to '89 every thing just got more confuzed. I won't even go to the Loyale/Legacy overlap of production. And here we go again with the Baja/Legacy. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Consider this a bump, but here goes. i went and looked at another Brat for sale today, an 84 GL. It has the t-tops, and is an Automatic transmission. I don't think it is or ever was a turbo, but I can't be sure. the previous owner worked at the subaru dealership and had replaced the engine with a new import engine so I can't be sure if it was ever a turbo. There's no Turbo decal on the side near the Brat targa stripe, but it has the gold/yellow trim all the way around the car. Is there any other way to tell if it was ever a turbo, or is one of those rare N/A Auto Brats? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Look at the emissions sticker under the hood. The turbo cars had the timing set to 13 deg BTDC while non turbos should be something like 8 deg BTDC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam N.D.J. Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 They do have NA auto Brats, got one sitting in my backyard, an 83, full GL package. You can tell from the VIN if it is, or was, a turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 The VIN for a turbo brat should be JF2AT55BXEF500001 and after with the X being a check digit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Look at the emissions sticker under the hood. The turbo cars had the timing set to 13 deg BTDC while non turbos should be something like 8 deg BTDC. I thought the ea81ts were set to 15 deg?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcaminokurt Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Yes, Jibs, I do belive you need another Brat! Please start sockpiling them, we need to save all we can! When can we expect the Brat museum to open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibs Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Yes, Jibs, I do belive you need another Brat! Please start sockpiling them, we need to save all we can! When can we expect the Brat museum to open? Sure. I'd like to get one of each year, and a turbo, so maybe I WILL open up a museum when I get them all. The funny thing is I don't pay too much for each one, never more than 12 or 1300$. I want to keep them from being destroyed as well, I guewss thats the main reason why I try to buy all of them. Thanks for all your help guys, I'mm gonna go back and look at it again next monday. I'll check everything you have brought up. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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