mudduck Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 . Also swapped my 1000 cold cranking amp battery from the taurus into the soob. Just curious if this is a bad thing. To have a way powerfull battery in a car that might not need one that large. IT has 850 cranking amps when the old battery had half of that. Nope. Should be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Glass-pack on the Outback today. It sounds alright, I just wanted to hear the engine instead of having to glance at the tac ever so often. Yep, I'll agree with that. These EJs are uber quiet with a good muffler, needless to say that had to come off of mine cause it was too quiet. :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanurys Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Also swapped my 1000 cold cranking amp battery from the taurus into the soob. Just curious if this is a bad thing. To have a way powerfull battery in a car that might not need one that large. IT has 850 cranking amps when the old battery had half of that. Only if the battery is weak or ever needs more than a top off. But that's not a real big one, so I think you're ok. Today I checked my oil and priced out 5 general grabbers for the GL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Only if the battery is weak or ever needs more than a top off. But that's not a real big one, so I think you're ok. Today I checked my oil and priced out 5 general grabbers for the GL. i priced out grabbers a few months ago. the price at discounttiredirect.com was higher than tirerack.com, but i called them up and asked about them about beating their price. not only did he beat it, but for the same price i got 4 replacement certificates with the purchase (Kickin myself i didnt get a 5th wheel.. hope i dont need a spare! LOL!) at the time it was like $445 shipped from tirerack, got them from discount with the certificates for like $435. of course, i have a HF tire mounter so mounting wasnt a problem my guy on the corner can balance the tires for $5/ea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 i washed my car yesterday. today i looked at it and its all salty again, ************ this weather. snows like hell a few weeks ago. now its warm and melting, salty snow water for all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthewboerner Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I got my ea82t all cleaned up and re-assembled after tearing it down and swapping long blocks, running coverless now. Just have to install the dist and toss it back into the wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 +100 to coverless! I got my ea82t all cleaned up and re-assembled after tearing it down and swapping long blocks, running coverless now. Just have to install the dist and toss it back into the wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dldunckel Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'm a noob. Why is coverless better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I'm a noob. Why is coverless better? Cuts a 2-hour timing belt job, down to 30-45min. You can change these on the side of the road if needed. Plus you can inspect the belts and tensioners periodically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dldunckel Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Awesome. Are there downsides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Awesome. Are there downsides? I have never had any issues with this, some worry rocks or sticks might get in there and snap a belt, but I have never had that issue, nor has anyone else who swears by Coverless. You could just remove the front covers and leave the rear, it will kinda protect the belt a little more with still allowing easy and quick access to the. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obk25xt Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Awesome. Are there downsides? Keep your finger outta there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92_rugby_subie Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 On some cars its not a good idea, but the EA82s love it. I believe with EJ25s you want the covers because if you wreck the belt... youre probably going to be replacing the engine soon.. I have Ned coverless, well Rick did, but I dont need covers. Today, I boosted Neds pride... I went through parking structures setting off car alarm... not on purpose... at first. I was trying to be good.. Sister had her baby tonight at 1006pm (Valentines Baby) Sadly, Im flustered... I had to maneuver around a car accident and right as I was going by, the lady opened her car door and I had to swerve a little, and just barely scraped my wheel... It would be the one I already sanded and painted, so now I gotta redo it... I was so mad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Should have taken out the car door "Bonzi!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Just curious if this is a bad thing. To have a way powerfull battery in a car that might not need one that large. you can put an overrated battery in there, because the starter will only draw what it needs. You can't "overcurrent" a starter. the one in my car now has 750 cca It will run my system with subs for hours and still start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoyale Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 you can put an overrated battery in there, because the starter will only draw what it needs. You can't "overcurrent" a starter. the one in my car now has 750 cca It will run my system with subs for hours and still start. But my thought on it is, getting a battery that is huge compared to whats in it, would put a strain on the Charging system. Its only a 60amp alt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratclay Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 After I did the lift on my girls loyale. We broke a axle in the rear when the tire came off the ground. Did it twice so now I have lowered the rear diff 1.5". By the way I did a 2" lift in front and a 3" lift in rear. I made new holes for mustash bar and a couple plates for the front part of the rear diff. I probably could just run the new holes in mustash bar. It made the driveline straight again but I wasnt sure about the diff not being level. Heres some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratclay Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Welded up my rearend and painted it. Made 2 more 2" lift kits for the loyale. Will finish up tomorrow. Then I will post pics. Also going to pick up a 85 loyale tomorrow morning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricearu Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 hey bratclay, you need to drop your front crossmember and carrier bearing accordingly to keep the angles correct. if you keep the diff lower than the CB, the NON-SERVICEABLE u-joints in the drive shaft MAY fail prematurely. just a heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratclay Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 If I take the front two plates out that drop the front part of the rearend. Then the driveshaft is nice and straight to the CB. That would probably help alot. Im goin to run it the way it is for a little bit and keep my eye on it. Thanks for the imput. Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRP tourer Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 What have I done to my Subaru lately? Well... yesterday I bought it (81 GL wagon) Today... I towed it to the shop in a snowstorm Tomorrow I hope to find a distributor and finally drive it! Gonna take me a while to catch up to y'all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 What have I done to my Subaru lately?Well... yesterday I bought it (81 GL wagon) Today... I towed it to the shop in a snowstorm Tomorrow I hope to find a distributor and finally drive it! Gonna take me a while to catch up to y'all. YEEEHAAA! Welcome! And get stuck in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Stuff done over the last few weeks: Cleaned and fitted mag wheels sourced spare mag and relocated spare to the trunk Replaced drivers door hinge Replaced right front light cluster and trim Replaced left front ball joint. Replaced right DOJ boot Reconditioned and fitted steering rack Ripped out all the interior carpets Ripped out all the speakers and fitted new door trims Raised the steering wheel column and a load of other stuff I can't remember. All in all she has had a seriously good birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEECHBM69 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Got some new tunage. Thanks to GD and others for a point in the right direction. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87glsubie Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 readjusted my headlights didnt make much difference. Damn headlights. gr... doing an oil change today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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