I have a bone stock 1980 4x4 GL hatchback and just want to know what i should do for upgrades,(i.e. lift height, companys, wheels and tires ect.).

Thanks Guys

Before you get into upgrades you are going to need to swap out the engine and tranny for a dual-range tranny and side-starter engine to match (EA81 is a good choice). Without the low-range of the later '81+ dual range transmission you aren't going to turn large tires for beans and if you can't do that then you have no need of a lift.

 

Then you will want to yard out the carb and install a Weber, or do the SPFI conversion. Here's a link to my conversion write up:

 

http://home.comcast.net/~trilinear/EA81_SPFI.html

 

GD

Then you will want to yard out the carb and install a Weber, or do the SPFI conversion. Here's a link to my conversion write up:

 

GD

 

 

which would supply more power? and more worth while to swop?

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24980

Much info there.

which would supply more power? and more worth while to swop?

 

SPFI is more worth while. It has more power potential - it came off an engine with 16 more HP and will automatically handle upgrades beyond that due to it's computer controlled feedback system.

 

SPFI is also more desireable off-road as it naturally has no problems with severe angles. The Weber will starve for fuel if you get it on a really steep incline due to the float bowl not being level.

 

GD