Turbone Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 There is no 1.6L turbo engine. Not made by Subaru at least. What makes you think its a 1.6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Juggalo Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 when i was at the auto part store and asked what size motor i had and my book said it was a 1.6 but i just went outside and looked under the hood and read the sticker under the hood it is a 1.8 DER me lmao how much do yall think a 2.0 or 2.2 would cost?! sence i dont keep on worring bout seals going out on this motor .... also do yall know what body kits go with thee car ive been looking but idk what ones to choose from ,and id like to keep up wit the other WRX early 90's ver we have in town im tring to set my car up for like racing around The Dragon (idk if yall heard bout it 318 cruves in 11 miles ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 when i was at the auto part store and asked what size motor i had and my book said it was a 1.6 but i just went outside and looked under the hood and read the sticker under the hood it is a 1.8 DER me lmao how much do yall think a 2.0 or 2.2 would cost?! sence i dont keep on worring bout seals going out on this motor .... also do yall know what body kits go with thee car ive been looking but idk what ones to choose from ,and id like to keep up wit the other WRX early 90's ver we have in town im tring to set my car up for like racing around The Dragon (idk if yall heard bout it 318 cruves in 11 miles ) If you want to keep up with the WRX's, get a WRX. By the time you spent all the money, time and effort to swap another engine into the RX, you would have paid for half of a WRX. Then after upgrading the suspension, etc, your looking at even more $$$. And I definitely know what and where the Dragon is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDead Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Well hello fellow RX owner! Where the heck did ya find that in CO? Ever need some EA82T parts, look me up. I'm up in Cripple Creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Juggalo Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 no i dont wana buy a WRX i love the style my RX has but it already has an upgraded suspention my buddy gave me new spings and shocks idk what kind they are but its awsome in the curves... i know im gonna spend alot of $$ and time in my car .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingspan99 Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hello ED, I found it in Monument. We should get together for a photo op. Post a pic of your RX. Everyone seems to know what the RX is, although finding a windshield has been tricky. -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDead Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hello ED, I found it in Monument. We should get together for a photo op. Post a pic of your RX. Everyone seems to know what the RX is, although finding a windshield has been tricky. -Tom Have you tried Judd's glass up in woodland? Mine only has a small rock chip, no cracks yet, but I'm sure I'll need a new one some day. Here's mine. I've known about the RX for many years. My mom got me into Subaru when I was 12. A buddy of mine had one back in Ohio that he loved, but would never sell me. Jerk! I still gotta get some more rust repair done, and finish painting my new'ish fenders with crappy roller ball paint, but I would be down for a photoshoot sometime soon! PM me and I'll give ya my email. Edit: I keep forgetting to hunt down that damn window trim!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Juggalo Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=102416242&albumID=666864&imageID=45546642 heres my baby need sum body work and the seals but shes good okay sorry about that i forgot i had the profile set to privet now its open .... now the pic can be veiwed Edited June 12, 2009 by SGT_Juggalo fixed link and site for pic acess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilDead Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Says photos where removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingspan99 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Very nice pic, with Cripple Creek in the background too. I think I can see the bluehairs working the one-armed bandits. With mine being white our cars would look like twins. -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbob Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 If you want to keep up with the WRX's, get a WRX.By the time you spent all the money, time and effort to swap another engine into the RX, you would have paid for half of a WRX. Then after upgrading the suspension, etc, your looking at even more $$$. And I definitely know what and where the Dragon is. this is something i have to chime in on but it depends on what you can source and what you know. my wagon with my ej swap and all will come in somewhere in the range of 5-6k, but i'm making alot of my own stuff and working with what little i got. i had a wrx and loved it, this car will never replace it but damn't just can't beat 20 bux a month for liability insurance! oh and the end result of a killer handling car with 350hp and the ability to tune as i feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Juggalo Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 hey all i was wondering sumthing i found a 2.5L small block from a 95 forester from subaru dealership for only 2200 i was wondering would it fit into RX and if u have any ideas of what i can do with it on boosting it or anything that needs improving the motor and also wondering would the turbo i have on my 1.8 work good with it ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 hey all i was wondering sumthing i found a 2.5L small block from a 95 forester from subaru dealership for only 2200 i was wondering would it fit into RX and if u have any ideas of what i can do with it on boosting it or anything that needs improving the motor and also wondering would the turbo i have on my 1.8 work good with it ?! Dont waste your money on the 2.5. Better off with a 2.0 thats already setup for turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Juggalo Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 what year motor 2.0 should i get?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) what year motor 2.0 should i get?! Any questions regarding engine swaps should be directed to the Retrofit Forum. Edited June 12, 2009 by Turbone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingspan99 Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Well I have decided to sell this 87 RX, I have had fun with it but I already have something faster so it's on craigslist for $1250 in Colorado Springs, CO. I did title it in my name, so the title is clean. It still needs a windshield, although I may put a new one on it for a 4-door RX and just fill the bottom 1" with rubber, but two parties came to look at it today, both considering it as a first car for a teenage son. I think this would make the ultimate 1st car because nobody else has one, it has the cool drivetrain, turbo power, sporty handling, and can be upgraded later to more power. My number is 719 439 5569. -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 lol i just bought a 87 rx aswell.. mine runs great needs tlc and body work but every thing else is great and i have a parts car with a good block.so i wish u luck with ur rx from reading the other posts ur gunna need it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKghandi Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 and mine looks exactly like that but mine got hit in the back.. and yeah this is gunna be my first car lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingspan99 Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 Well I decided to stop the bleeding so I sold the RX locally for $800. I could not get a dime more than that. I think the EJ20 swap is the only way to go, I just couldn't justify the expense of it though. -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantes Inferno Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 step one, drive the car step two, drive it harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley D Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I’ve also just bought a 1987 Subaru Rx and I know nothing about the motor. I’m pretty sure my timing belt slipped because it’s just cranking and it’s getting fuel and air. Spark plugs and distributor are fine. But I was wondering if someone had any input on the best method of getting to those belts. Better to take off the front clip or just pull the engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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