I have a 86 GL 4x4 hatchback, its a 4spd, i want a 5spd 4x4, so i found a 87 subaru wagon, 5spd 4x4, I know you have to swop the rear ends, and what esle? the engine the 5spd is coming off of is a EA82 and i have an EA81 i think there might be a problem, id really appreciate the help. thanks

 

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Lots of info on this swap. Go to the bottom of the page and theres related threads.

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=49952

I don't think you have to change rear ends. I did the swap to my Brat, and didn't do anything to the reare end. DEFINITELY get the 5speed kit from Bratsrus1 its a MUST.

unless your donor car is a turbo with the 3.7 rear end you dont need to swap rear ends.. they should both be 3.9. You really should get the tranny mount from bratsrus and then you will also need to have a custom shorter driveline or a custom mounting bracket for the two piece driveline. Besides the mounts everything is plug and play.