jimbob_goatboy

I have had my ej22 swapped 81 brat running for two years now. I have put 15,000 miles on the brat since the swap. I really enjoy it. Here are some pictures.

Year: 1981 Engine: EJ22 Tranny: Dual Range 4 speed Mileage: 167,000 (12,000 on since EJ swap) Price: $300

My EJ22 is a SOHC motor. Not sure if or how much wider the DOHC motor is. The drivetrain is the stock drivetrain for now. I just used an adapter plate to mate them. The 1981 GL brats had the dual range 4-speed transmission so I was able to do that. Your brat should have the single range transmission which is set up different than mine. When my transmission stops working I am going to put in an EJ AWD or an RX awd transmission. I did a little write up on my brat on the old forum, so the pictures are not there. Here is the link: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=88632&highlight=1981+brat

It is hard to tell from the pictures. The head is above the bottom of the frame and would clear it had to go lower. I left the bottom piece of the frame so I could keep the front bolt of the engine cross member. For the motor mounts I mounted a plate on the cross member to match the angle of the motor mounts and slotted the original motor mount holes wider.

Hi, I have an 1981 brat with an ej22 in it. Attached are two photos of the drivers side subframe. I took these pictures earlier this year. I could not get a good picture of the passenger side with the engine in. These are not the best but I hope they help some. Also attached are photos of the engine in place.

Zefy, do you like the rx transmission in your brat? I have been debating between the rx transmission or a newer ej awd transmission? Do you have to do much to get the transmission to fit?

I looked at a RX Transmission today to put into my brat. It is out of an 87' RX so it is a dual range Full time AWD. My question is about all the electrical wires coming off the transmission. Does the transmission require a computer to run or are all those wires just sensor for indicator lights? Does anyone have a diagram for the wiring on the transmission? Thanks, Michael

Thanks for the picture. It gives me an idea of what they look like on a car. Anyone else have pictures?

Does any one have a picture with 13" Cal/Master Chrome rims on a subaru? Here is a pic of a rim.

Thanks for the advice. I will look into the aftermarket options.

I have an 81 brat that I would like to put Air Conditioning into. I put an ej22 motor in it. So I will have to use the EJ compressor. I got a/c parts out of a late 70's wagon to use in my brat. I will have to use the gen 1 evaporator. My question is will the ej compressor work with gen 1 parts or should I stay with EJ parts as much as possible? Does any one have a Gen 1 A/C Diagram? I know there are 2 or 3 different setups that were use. Do I have to have the electrical wires connected to the receiver/drier for the system to work? Thanks

I have an 81 brat that I would like to put Air Conditioning into. I put an ej22 motor in it. So I will have to use the EJ compressor. I got a/c parts out of a late 70's wagon to use in my brat. I will have to use the gen 1 evaporator. My question is will the ej compressor work with gen 1 parts or should I stay with EJ parts as much as possible? Does any one have a Gen 1 A/C Diagram? I know there are 2 or 3 different setups that were use. Do I have to have the electrical wires connected to the receiver/drier for the system to work? Thanks

I had a hard time getting a good pic of the passenger side because things are in the way. I can try again but it will not be until next week.