Numbchux

we can argue the ups and downs of an EJ trans vs an EA trans all day. but in all reality, they're pretty similar options. the EJ trans means you can use better clutch/flywheel combos, but will require more fabricating. like you said, crossmember, driveshaft, maybe shift linkage (some say you do....some say you don't), rear diff, etc. etc. etc. many non-turbo EJ cars had a cable clutch. the hydraulic clutch would be extremely difficult. or, you can stick with the EA trans, keep your low range, have the crossmember, linkage, and driveshaft fit perfectly without modification, spend a little time modifying the flywheel, and you're set. but, it's up to you. and yes, save yourself some hassle, just buy an entire donor car. that way you know the engine runs before you start modifying stuff, and you know you have everything.

same thing up here. lots of them on the road. now all the local subaru guys are buying them up, and parting them out, regardless of the condition. that said, one of them parted out a tleg not long ago, with the intent of using the whole motor (harness and ECU aswell). and has since decided to use the heads and intake mani in his RS, and a standalone ECU. soooooo.....he should have the harness and ECU available. I'll ask. otherwise, it's not exactly cheap, but would be an extremely sweet setup. check out the Link LEM G3 ( http://www.linkecu.com ). full standalone, works very well with subaru motors, simple, only about 10 wires to hook up, but still allows cold start enrichment, A/C control etc. I wired one up in my buddies '98 Legacy GT, and it was incredibly easy! it is, however, about an $1100 setup but I think I'll be running one in my car before too long.

mmmk....I haven't put tires on 'em yet. I just converted 8" to mm, and got 205. so I was thinking anything wider would stick out beyond the rim, and rub on the trailing arm. my buddy has some 235/40r17s on his RS, and he offered to let me test one of them on my car....so we shall see.

huh....I completely forgot that this post hadn't been updated with the latest version. the latest version, and some other handy files can be found in the USRM here: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=73676 I'll also update the original post with the same info. OOPS, never mind, it's been too long, I can't edit it....

I considered that too....keep in mind, this is MPFI. seperate intake runners.

bump say, WJM, are you having any tire vs trailing arm issues? I just got a set of subaru fitment 17x8 rota torques (48mm offset), and I bolted them up to the hubs, and it's looking ugly: thoughts?

thought I'd post this link up: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?p=597481#post597481 WJM is running 17x8 rotas, much like mine.

intake mani gasket? I've heard of them causing the white smoke.....but actually filling the cylinder?

well, I've been working on this for about a week now. stole my dad's '94 LGT wagon (he can drive the caravan :-p ), and did this to my wagon: got some parts ready for install : hmmm 8" wide rim.....yikes: out with the old: got the new knuckles stripped down, new bearings are on the way: trying to get the rear diff pinion nut off: took out the driveshaft, locked the center diff, put a breaker bar on the nut, and proceeded to drive. it just locked the tires. I guess I'll have to try an impact :-\ yesterday, I spent about 3 hours (got locked in.....who'd a thunk they close @ 5?) and most of my paycheck at the junkyard yesterday: today, with some seafoam deep creep, and this rig, I got the splindle nuts loose: all of this for those 2 stinkin brackets: I'll be taking them down to my buddy's place next weekend to sandblast them. hopefully get my superpro bushings ordered very soon.....I can't wait!!!

yea, I think that popped up for sale on craigslist awhile back. IIRC the guy cut the centers out of those wheels, and then welded them to the stock wheels (hence the negative backspacing )

yes easiest way would be put the 2.5 heads and intake mani on the 2.2 shortblock. but some creative wiring work, and you could do it with the long block.

after the corvette pushed it. anyway, 3rd gear on a 3AT is 1:1, and they have a 3.7 axle ratio, with 23" tires, 130mph = a touch over 7k rpms. I had my FWD 3AT loyale up to 100.....I thought I was going to die I also got my D/R 5MT '85 pegged in FWD on ice.

the new ones will fit fine, and are the same length as the adjustable ones in the lowest position. so if you've got them adjusted up.....it'll lower it, otherwise it'll be the same.

night and day? no but yea, it's noticable. it's not a corvette.....if you drive it like a corvette, your going to end up in a body cast (true story, dad's coworker replaced her vette with a wrangler...)

well....13s are rediculously small. 14s would be right at home. that in mind, and consider the huge sidewalls on the stock tires, 17s really aren't that big.

nope, rain gutter is 10000x stronger! have you pushed on the roof of your car? those tracks are riveted through tin foil. I run the yakima raingutter system for my bikes. it's EXTREMELY strong. my buddy used a ratchet strap to put his spare tire on the roof to the stock racks, and it pulled the tracks right out of the roof. and now he has no spare, and has holes in the roof

I've owned 2, daily drove them both.....I still stand by my statement. it'll stop faster than most cars.....and it's not really even a car anymore!

well, they didn't make the outback until '97 I believe....but yes.

good point, obviously in emergency situations you want as much as you can get. but knowing what the cars limits are, and avoiding situations that will break those limits will work wonders!

Outback suspension. read the FAQ right here in the offroad section

8" = 203mm.....so a 205mm tire should clear fine. a 215 would create problems. if I have to, I can always get a 5-10mm hub spacer. I highly doubt your roads are as bad as ours (because, honestly, any worse would be impassible). if you're careful, you won't bend any rims.

I hope to have my 4runner running by then.....not sure if it'll be up for a 7-8hr road trip. but I sure would love to go.

if your braking system truly is in good shape.....your car will still stop faster than most cars on the road these days. only option beyond stock EA82t, is 5-lug. use EJ front knuckles, and your brake options become limitless....

I've got a set of 17x8 wheels in the garage awaiting to go on my loyale. here's one bolted up to the rear of my car: 205/40r17 or 205/45r17 are both pretty close to stock diameter. problem is the width. these will not tuck up into the fender wells like stock ones. I don't think any amount of fender rolling will really solve that. so, either stick with the monster truck ride height, or get some stiffer springs/shocks with the hub and wheel bolted down tight, here's the gap between the inside of the rim and the trailing arm:

mine do it too....but only when it's raining I have a feeling it has to do with the sensor in the motor that tells the circuit when the arm is in the 'park' position.....one of these days I'll pull it apart and see if I can't fix it.