kybishop

I am looking at an engine swap in a 1986 EA82 GL wagon. It has a non turbo EA82 carburated engine. JDM EA82 turbo engines with multi port fuel enjection and 40,000 to 60,000 miles on them can be had for $325 dollars. I was wondering if there would be any major wiring headaches or gas tank swap required going to this multi port setup? How reliable are these multi port turbo EA82. I see the write up for the carb to SPFI swap. Any information appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks all!

I just got this 1986 Subaru wagon (EA82) as some of you know who have been helping me out tremendously with information. Kudos and many thanks to you all. When I call NAPA to get parts, they want to know if it is overhead cam or valves and I know nothing about these engines at this point. EA82 does not mean anything to NAPA. What is the valve/cam setup for the EA82? All my vehicles prior have been Chrysler porducts with the exception of one VW.

Going to replace the timing belt, was wonder what else to look at while in there. Saw this from Grossgary's post "inspect all of your idler pulleys and seals while you're in there - crank seal, oil pump seals, cam seals, cam cap orings. replace any noisey pulleys or leaking seals." I was going to do this because the EA82 has 149,000 miles on it and I have no history of maintenance. Just got the car. If the belt goes, do these engines survive typically or do most replace these at the recommended intervals. Any advice on what elso to look at and replace while doing the belt is greatly appreciated. New to these Subaru's.

If you do toss it, toss it in the blue USPS can in a box marked Kevin Bishop 128 Iwant TheSPFI Frankfort Ky 40601 Thanks! I can not offer any advice with this particular swap but I am interested in an SPFI for an EA82. I wish you luck in getting it fixed.

Mine is an 86 EA82 wagon. Great, thanks for the info, I do appreciate it. Kevin

I have found a local fellow selling a new axle he bought for his 92 Loyale wagon. He is parting the wagon. I was wondering if this axle would be the same for my 86 GL?

Nevermind, I think I found it here http://home.comcast.net/~trilinear/EA81_SPFI.html Looking forward to playing with this wagon. Pretty solid and sort of a lime/pea green, pretty cool.

Man, I see the search now. Positive I did not see it earlier...:-\

I just traded some furniture for a 1986 Subaru Wagon (EA82?). I am interested in doing the carb to SPFI swap. I don't see a search anywhere and was wondering where the write up for this swap was. I was told it was on this forum. She is a real clean little wagon and all original. Needs a front CV/axle replacement and is a bit cold natured. Thanks. Kevin