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Oh looking at the last post on the first link, it looks like I'm out of luck.

Thanks for the replies so far. I found this thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=98796 Which shows that ej internals will go into an ea case, and the ej tail end will bolt on. I also found this thread: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=65321&highlight=frankenstein+transmission But if possible I'd like to keep it a bit simpler and just do the tail end swap. I've got a big project going already and opening transmissions isn't high on my 'want to do' list. I'm just not sure if the ea pinion shaft will mate with the ea tail end. I guess if it comes down to it I could transplant all of the ej internals into the ea case. I think that would work. I'd have to find a 5 speed ea case then, as mine is a 4 speed. Then I'd have to make it fit.

I'm talking about the back bit that houses the centre diff or 2wd/4wd selector.

It's off an ej20, not sure if it's turbs but I don't want to change the transmission, just the transfer case.

I don't REALLY want to give up 4WD, but I do most of my driving on sealed roads and most of the rest of my driving on dirt roads so AWD would probably be better overall. I have available a 5sp D/R AWD transmission. Can I just remove the tail section and throw it on mine? From what I've read it will bolt right up is that right?

I Just bought the brumby on the left. It's generally in better condition than my old one on the right. I plan to restore it and modify it a little, while driving my old one, then I'll sell the old one. Both are 1981 EA81 dual range.

I had to replace my strut rod (leading rod, radius rod) bushes on my '81 brumby to pass the warrant of fitness. Nolathane (http://nolathane.com.au/) part# 48171 did the trick nicely. The handling feels a little better in the turns, compared to my worn out old rubber bushes.

an old mitsubishi lancer (or dodge colt or whatever it's rebadged as)

that's pretty cool, they must be fun.

This guy thinks so, a power figure subaru didn't make again until they turboed the EA81... http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Subaru/auction-203406691.htm

Make sure it's a low pressure pump, not one for efi. Other than that it will probably be fine.

Got shocks for the rear, which has sorted the ride a lot. Think they're from a corolla of similar vintage. The oe shocks aren't made anymore, but the important things to know are the mounts: Bottom: 16mm eye (actually around 25mm with 16mm bushes) Top: 10mm stud and the length: Compressed - 345mm max Extended - 405mm min

Also check the belt that drives the water pump is good, and properly adjusted.

You're not likely to find much for an 81 as it has the 1st gen chassis. This should be in the historic or off road forum. Have a search around here, I think people may have made their own kits, but I've not heard of an aftermarket one.

The High/Low headlight dipswitch on my 81 brat is the nicest of any car I've driven. Dipping my headlights is very satisfying. I also love the ashtray, it's very well designed and made - a shame I don't smoke. The ventilation system is great too - lots of fresh air. What do you particularly like about your old soob?

thanks, forgot to mention i'm in new zealand but i'll look up kyb

my 81 brumby needs new shocks on all 4 corners. what's the best thing to put in? cheers, jeremy

Yeah I've heard 1 3/4" I.D. up to the point where they join a few times. after the join it doesn't matter so much - 2 1/2" or so is probably good.

I loved this

Here's a twin mikuni setup on SUB4 heads from RAM, borrowed from backinbrat on the EA81 turbo conversion thread. SPFI isn't optimal because the manifold has to go through two tight turns. Twin cabs or MPFI is better.

By water jacket I guess you mean the water channel that runs through the manifold? I figured you'd just make up a flange on each side with a small hose for the water channel and a pipe the size of the inlet port going up to a carb mount. My original thought was weber IDFs but the siamese ports mean they wouldn't work as designed. twin DGVs might be pretty sweet, or even two hitachi carbs. It would take two right angle bends out of the inlet, which can't be a bad thing.

Has anyone tried firring bike carbs to a subie engine. Not really planning on this, but it seems a logical next step from a single weber - would avoid the crappy intake manifold too.

+1 Timing

Not sure if you get them in your part of the world but they're called 'semi sealed' units, they are a direct replacement for the sealed units with minor persuasion and they take a H4 bulb. I've only got them on the outer lights but might replace the other ones as well.

Can't quite decide - is it the halogen headlights, the electronic disty or the massive 14" alloys?