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The reason I said that is because people usually just slap turbo kits on without doing the correct changes to accommodate the boost. The NA engine has a compression ratio that is higher than a turbo engine. I hope you have a reliable boost gauge to monitor PSI with. That thing overboosts, it will go BOOM.

Could that be an A/C compressor to an EA82? I bet their parts system for an 86 shows your BRAT as getting an EA82, this is false and a common problem with parts places. Best bet is to order stuff for an 84 as it will show getting the correct EA81 engine.

You need to switch to another image host besides linking to facebook. Imgur or photobucket will do just fine.

Thanks to Bratman for the 07 STi center caps. I love 'em I also added Centric high carbon rotors.

You can probably count on doing many other changes on that thing. DIY turbo kits are usually ticking time bombs.

Agreed. Here is what stopleak does to a Subaru

Let's see some engine bay and interior shots! That is one of my favorite EA81 colors.

You can. The wire is there for you to plug a tach up on the legacy cluster.

I had to do this last year. I got a whole replacement kit from Annapolis Subaru that they sell. You don't need to drain the gas tank. Yeah, there will be some leak out but the whole tank won't dump on you. I can go ahead and warn you, It's not a fun job. I had a lot of trouble getting the clamps off. When you do get it replaced, throw the cover in the trash.

I would check with your mechanic if he is confident working on Subarus, better yet ones with head gasket failures. I would imagine there being a few independent shops in your area.

Retrofit ftw!

Thank you GD. I am one of the guys running the Subaru filter on my STi and my Outback.

I can count 15 people I know personally running OEM Subaru blue filters including myself on my 2 Subarus. We have not had any issues with them and I believe they are a quality item.

Quote of the week.

Took this Saturday morning on our way to the big Subaru meet.

Post some engine bay pictures, good ones, not from a cell phone.

That thing is hot!

Roughed it up after cleaning with a red scuff pad after cleaning. It's a pretty easy project, aside from the hangers.

Got the axleback painted with VHT flameproof. Did about 3 coats, let's hope they hold up. I got done right with the thunder rolling in the not so distance. Windex on the kartboy hangers made this job so much easier. Before: No, I am not wingless. That was just for an hour while I replaced some studs a few months ago on the trunk.

Stealth mode!

Gosh, wished this existed last year when my A/C took a dump on my STi.

That camper is bad news!

New one to me. If you have a check engine light, we need to be in the P0xxx format.

This. See them on nasioc all the time.

Really sounds like a bad axle. I would also try an EMPI one as I have heard great things about them.