Loyale 2.7 Turbo

I don't believe that a good ol' EA71 could sustain 150 Hp for prolonged periods; however I've seen them modified with blow-by-carb Turbos and Superchargers; which I consider pretty interesting and entertaining projects, but maybe those setups could be not very reliable to be used as Daily Drivers, in my own humble opinion. The problem is that the first gen Brat is a small, narrow and light platform, so if you really gonna retrofit a WRX engine on such body, it will be better idea to retrofit the entire WRX drivetrain, suspension, steering and Brakes; which in the end will cost more than buying a running WRX, it will be somehow like having a WRX in disguise; but if you only want more Power and reliability, the famous EJ engine swap, transmission and Brakes upgrade might be enough... Kind Regards.

Welcome! We love photos here ... ... try to share a couple of your Subaru with us! Kind Regards.

Old thread on similar subject, but about Hybrid Subarus only: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/136707-hybrid-didnt-think-subaru-would-ever-do-it-but-heres-a-concept-car/

Welcome. It has been done on the Second Generation of Brats, the First generation of Brats has Narrower engine bays, So such retrofitting would need much more Fabrication... ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/forum/18-subaru-retrofitting/ Kind Regards.

How about copying VolksWagen's idea, and put the Radiator in Front? A couple of metal pipes can be used to move the Coolant under the Body, Rubber Hoses between their ends and the Radiator, also at the Engine... Kind Regards.

At least they sent an answering letter to you... it would have been worse to leave you on tenterhooks.

Do you have more information regarding this? Kind Regards.

Lower end failures on EA82's are uncommon. What exactly Happened? Kind Regards.

Yes, the last model was the 2014, made in Brazil also... ... There's a Radiator hiding behind that plastic Grill in front. More info: ~► http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/31/last-vw-bus-germany-museum/ ~► http://www.limbobus.org/brazilian_kombi.htm Sorry for the offtopicness, Kind Regards.

This is an Awesome Project, I like the idea. My family had a VolksWagen like that, but was an '80 made in Brazil, which gave us a Lot of troubles on the Engine, my Father swapped in another VW engine just to sell the bus; but that bus had small windows all around, even curved glass on the rear corners... I wish I knew about the Subaru engine swap on the late 1980's decade... Kind Regards.

Regarding the Photos, Maybe this can help: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/152891-recurrent-question-how-to-share-photos-on-your-posts/ KInd Regards.

Start by Checking for Vacuum Leaks / any unmetered air source. Spraying Carb Cleaner around the intake will help by find idle speed variations. Kind Regards.

I kindly suggest you to read this Writeup: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/106807-improved-shock-absorbers-and-spring-coils-on-loyales/ It is plenty of information that could be helpful for you. Kind Regards.

No, it continues functioning with its original one which already has more than thirty years old; the Weber carburetors really doesn't need too much pressure; I've used my "BumbleBeast" for almost ten years without the fuel Return line hooked, and now a year with the return line hooked, it really doesn't make any difference in the fuel supply nor on the carburetor's behaviour. A Carb fuel Pump has a Diaphragm, and that delivers fuel at around 2-3 psi, while the EFi fuel Pump has a Rotatory Vane, and delivers fuel at around 50 psi; too much pressure for Carburetors. Sorry for the confusion, my mistake. Kind Regards.

No problem on this part of the World. Maybe it is a problem with your internet provider... Good Job on the Lift Kit, Scott! Yes, this needs Photos of a Lifted Justy as an example. Kind Regards.

Besides the Thermoswitch, if your Subaru is from the Early EA82's, it might have a disconnected pressure sensor, as explained above. Kind Regards.

Yes, the EA82 engined subarus on the GL level, had those two fans; the DL only had one. The A/C fan is wired from factory to come ON in two different circumstances: ► One is whenever the A/C is turned ON. ► Other is when the engine's temperature gets hotter than Half mark. The Thermoswitch on the EA82's is pretty Hot, because the electric fan is intended as an Auxiliary of the main, mechanical fan; that is the reason why, if you erase the mechanical fan, you'll need to change the Thermoswitch, to another with less starting temperature, to prevent overheating / stay safe with the Headgaskets' issues on those engines. I wrote all the information regarding that, here: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/125754-easy-guide-on-five-steps-to-twin-electric-fans-swap/ That being explained, let me tell you that the Early models of the third gen Subaru Leone (EA82, made from october 1984 ~ october 1986) Had the A/C Fan wired to come ON with the A/C, only when the freon lines reached certain pressure, so those early models have an extra pressure sensor; but the next models (1987+) came with that fan, wired with a "direct bridge" between the two relays that are on the strut tower, at the engine bay; thus makes that the Fan turns ON whenever the A/C is turned on, non depending on the line's pressure. Subaru sold a retrofitting wiring kit, that consisted in two female plugs and two male plugs united with a short wiring, to be connected between the existing wiring harnes at the strut tower for those two relays, and the relays; that wiring kit simply bypassed that pressure switch, and made the early models to work as the newer models: the A/C fan comes ON whenever the A/C is turned on. This Background information I wrote, was to explain that since your Subaru is a 1985 (Early EA82), there could be another cause for the Fan to not turn ON, which is that Pressure Sensor on the A/C line; which is smaller than the Compressor's main pressure sensor; both are located behind the Passenger's side Headlamp, on the LHD models; search for it in the A/C line; in fact, if you disconnect any of the two female spade plugs that goes to said sensor, the A/C fan must start to Spin, no matter if the A/C is ON or OFF. If the A/C Fan starts to Spin, then the Wiring is alright, you might only need to check / change the thermoswitch on the Radiator. Kind Regards.

Yes, the one from the Secondary fuel Tank off a F-150 ford, works like a direct fit. Kind Regards.

Without being disrespectful, allow me to correct you: The oldest EA82 engines available, are from october 1984, on the 1985 models of the Subaru Leone (Third gen) lineup; so it is impossible that you have an EA82 from a 80 - 83 car. That's a good question; look at the top of the engine's block, in the middle, around the area under the intake manifold; it have a rectangle emblazoned in the metal, with the letters: "EA81" or "EA71" stamped. In the Offroad section, which is here: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/forum/19-off-road/ Also, one of my writeups might help you: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/106807-improved-shock-absorbers-and-spring-coils-on-loyales/?do=findComment&comment=1302391 I kindly suggest you to start your own thread, with your Questions. Good Luck, Kind Regards.

Yes, the colours are ugly... but it is definitely a Great Project. You'll like to work on these good ol' Subies... It has a 2" Lift? Maybe that Brat belonged to another USMB member, long ago... Kind Regards.

The Walmart stores in Honduras, doesn't sell Valvoline, only Castrol, Pennzoil, and Motul...

In Honduras, Valvoline's "Maxlife" is pretty expensive, it cost $ 30.ºº US Dollars per each five-quarts' Jug. Kind Regards.

I just watched your Video, the place is prettty Sandy, almost like a Beach... Is that Nearby your home? Nice Video, thank you for Sharing. Kind Regards.

I told you... That oil is really Awesome for these old Subies. Kind Regards.

I Agree, that's why I reinforced the Suspension like this: ~► http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/106807-improved-shock-absorbers-and-spring-coils-on-loyales/ Yes, I'll love to see that! Kind Regards.