So, I've been working on purchasing an RX from my dad's neighbor. The year is unknown as of right now, but its only got 160k on it and it's the dual range, full-time 4wd:slobber:. My problem is that, according to the owner, the turbo is done.

 

Seeing as how I don't know ANYTHING about working on/with turbo's:-\, I'm not entirely sure what to do.

 

I called the local Subaru Stealership and a factory new replacement is $1300. So that option is out.

 

So, what can I do? Can I just take off the turbo and use exhaust off of a non-turbo car? Or, as I think I've heard here on the board before, I can replace the EA82 turbo with one from a EJ series engine. What turbo do I need to find to do this and what all is involved with retrofitting the newer turbo or deleting the original from the system?

So, I've been working on purchasing an RX from my dad's neighbor. The year is unknown as of right now, but its only got 160k on it and it's the dual range, full-time 4wd:slobber:. My problem is that, according to the owner, the turbo is done.

 

Seeing as how I don't know ANYTHING about working on/with turbo's:-\, I'm not entirely sure what to do.

 

I called the local Subaru Stealership and a factory new replacement is $1300. So that option is out.

 

So, what can I do? Can I just take off the turbo and use exhaust off of a non-turbo car? Or, as I think I've heard here on the board before, I can replace the EA82 turbo with one from a EJ series engine. What turbo do I need to find to do this and what all is involved with retrofitting the newer turbo or deleting the original from the system?

 

You could just get another EA82 turbo. I see them all the time from 50-150 dollars.

 

Heck I have 3 of them, I could sell you one.

Can I just take off the turbo and use exhaust off of a non-turbo car?

 

That shouldn't even be an option. The car would have next to no power seeing as the turbo engines dropped compression to 7.7:1. Just find a used EA82 turbo, don't mod the engine and be happy with a reliable, vintage Subaru.

 

I say don't mod it because these engines are notorious for sucking, and not holding up well to increased power/poor maintenance.

Q. What to do with an RX?

A. More than likely headgaskets after you buy it.

 

I've seen some people running the WRX TD04 turbo on their EA82's but your in for a lot of work if you want to go that route.

Q. What to do with an RX?

A. More than likely headgaskets after you buy it.

 

I've seen some people running the WRX TD04 turbo on their EA82's but your in for a lot of work if you want to go that route.

 

Not really that much work.

Weld TD04 up-pipe flange on EA82T up-pipe.

Get TD04 DP and 2.5in exhaust.

Get WRX IC and get creative with plumbing.

And thats pretty much it.

You can leave it there, or dump more $ into it.

I wouldnt do any of this on a EA82T engine that has over 125K tho.

Rob, I'm pretty sure you've worked/owned every Subaru model imported to this country several times over.

You could just get another EA82 turbo. I see them all the time from 50-150 dollars.

 

Heck I have 3 of them, I could sell you one.

 

Haha, how much? They're in working order I should hope? What all does it take to even replace a turbo eh?

Rob, I'm pretty sure you've worked/owned every Subaru model imported to this country several times over.

 

Never owned/touched a Gen 1 mechanically yet :-p

 

Haha, how much? They're in working order I should hope? What all does it take to even replace a turbo eh?

 

Lots of PB Blaster on the nuts. They like to freeze up from the heat.

Getting the oil return line back on is a PITA, but the rest is straight forward.

Lots of PB Blaster on the nuts. They like to freeze up from the heat.

Getting the oil return line back on is a PITA, but the rest is straight forward.

 

What's the reason for the Oil Return line being a pain?

What's the reason for the Oil Return line being a pain?

 

Its in between the turbo and the head.

If you dont make sure to get it slipped on while installing the turbo, it can be rather frustrating to get on.

Probably why they only put a spring clip on it and its not under much pressure.

So, I've been working on purchasing an RX from my dad's neighbor. The year is unknown as of right now, but its only got 160k on it and it's the dual range, full-time 4wd:slobber:. My problem is that, according to the owner, the turbo is done.

 

Seeing as how I don't know ANYTHING about working on/with turbo's:-\, I'm not entirely sure what to do.

 

I called the local Subaru Stealership and a factory new replacement is $1300. So that option is out.

 

So, what can I do? Can I just take off the turbo and use exhaust off of a non-turbo car? Or, as I think I've heard here on the board before, I can replace the EA82 turbo with one from a EJ series engine. What turbo do I need to find to do this and what all is involved with retrofitting the newer turbo or deleting the original from the system?

 

If all of this is too much for you...I'll take the hood and front clip from you.

have sawzall will travel.zzz

 

but seriously, replace the turbo and have fun, then while you are waiting for the engine to go out, build an EJ turbo motor.

 

BW

Do what Im going to do to my hatchback. Low Mile Import EJ20T complete motor 695$, 5sp AWD gearbox 795$ and then the rest of the parts that goes along with it $$$ unknown.. Plus our custom Fiberglass Hood that we are in the process of getting together, It will be nice a diffrent Kind of subaru..

.. Low Mile Import EJ20T complete motor 695$, 5sp AWD gearbox 795$ and then the rest of the parts that goes along with it $$$ unknown.. Plus our custom Fiberglass Hood that we are in the process of getting together, It will be nice a diffrent Kind of subaru..

 

That Sounds Expensive... I`ll Love to See Pictures of that, must be Very Nice!

 

...the local Subaru Stealership ...

 

Ha, Ha! ... ... Funny!

Well... I Believe that Swap a Bigger Turbo in a EA82T is like Kill the Engine, due to their Head Gaskets Issues... I Suggest to Change the Old one with a Good Workin` Used one from another EA82.

if you Buy that Subie, Could you post Pics of it here?

Kind Regards.

Call foreign engine in Lynnwood Washington they got a mess of of ej20t and ej25/ for great price. Ive bought 2 motors from them and all have been awesome working order, I bought my ea81 which im still using now and an MR2 motor that was perfect . 1 year unlimited mile warntee . From what Ive HEARD ej22 and ej22t were a rare motor in japan>? I dont know why It seems to be very very reliable.

... ej22t were a rare motor in japan>? I dont know why It seems to be very very reliable.

 

Maybe they Got the Same Version we got here in Latin America (and Aussie along with other non USA Markets I Guess): with Carb & Disty... Reliable and Simplier.