Numbchux

that's exactly right. I'll see if I can find a pic of the linkage and the extra lever. the D/R trans is pretty strong, especially behind the stock motor. the only cases I know of that resulted in substantial tranny damage were in highly modified situations, so a junkyard would be a great place. do a search on http://www.car-part.com for one, and look for Chesney's Auto Salvage here in Duluth, MN, they have some of the cheapest prices in the country.....and will ship. the oil pressure does drop substantially at idle....but should go quite to zero. as far as repair manuals go. you can get your hands on a FSM (factory service manual) from ebay or the classifieds here, but they can cost a pretty penny.

the Dual Range works just like a truck or jeep. mechanical linkage, 3 settings. 2WD (FWD), 4Hi, 4Lo. the lo range reduction is pretty meager compared to trucks and stuff....but it's something. Part-time 4WD D/R 5-speeds came out of any N/A EA82 (not hatches or brats) GL from 1985 to 1989. a winch would look pretty cool....but you'll find that most of the guys here are about function over form. a winch on a 2500lb wheeling rig isn't going to serve much function. there were a couple times I wish I'd had a winch.....but not many. a good recovery strap and a buddy is 100x more effective. the EJ22 is a very common motor. it was used in different forms throughout the '90s in legacies and imprezas. the simplest donor is a '90-'94 legacy (OBD I, simpler wiring). it's a pretty in-depth swap, but IMHO soooo worth it. I've been daily driving my ej22 swapped loyale for 8 months or so, and 2nd gear still puts an ear-to-ear grin on my face everytime I'm putting the finishing touches on my write-up today (at home with strep throat...). hopefully it'll be up by the end of the week.

yep, I have an EA82 one (maybe the same as an EA81....).

I'd use the 2.2 heads. the higher compression would be great. and with the 2.2 heads and intake, you'll have a simpler time getting the wiring to work.

I'd be worried about using an electric fuel or water pump for this. since the oil is so much thicker, it may cause problems. it may not aswell....I don't know for sure, but it's certainly something to consider.

:clap: that....is......sooooo......hotttttt!!!!!!!!

rear suspension....torsion bars FTL. unless you're OK with the stock suspension.....

oh yea, imo the newer cars have almost as much climbing ability because of the added torque. I think my EA82 wagon would always run out of steam on long climbs, even in low range, the EJ22 just keeps pulling! the only problem you may run into, is if you're trying to stuff more than about 29" tires under an EJ car, is the clearance at the lower spring perch. unless you go with full coilovers....but the stock Outback/Forester (tallest you can get stock) struts only allow limited clearance.

yea, black *should* be read, and green *should* be test.

I'm assuming you replaced the plugs. how about the wires? I'd get that 02 sensor hooked up! if the AFR's are out of wack...it's not going to run right at all.

it's true. that's why I said '95-'97. I wouldn't really consider getting anything newer than a '97. the brightons have just as much potential as any other impreza. but an L that already has a 2.2l and rear discs is just a head start on that. will be much closer to that animal without any modifications at all. if you're planning on going the whole nine yards, a brighton is a great choice. if you're planning to do a bit, and drive the daylights out of it, and upgrading it a little at a time, I'd try to find something a step up.

why do you want a dual range tranny? if you're running an EJ motor, you'll have plenty of torque to turn bigger tires for dakar. also, keep in mind the rear suspension of a brat has zero aftermarket support. do some looking around for the kind of products you'll be using. I'd use an early impreza. light, cheap, and infinitely upgradeable.

+75,000 fluid flushes can do WONDERS for older auto trannies.

there was a guy not too long ago having problems with his dry-sumped EA81 in an ultra-light. I'll look around and see if I can find it....

OBD II refers to the ECU diagnostics system, and is universal on all cars '95+ (and some older ones). getting one that is already OBD II means a smarter ECU, and a more compatible system should you decide to swap. although an ej22 swap is possible on an ej18 car, it's (IMO anyway...) more work than it's worth. there were basic Ls with the 2.2 (My buddy has a '96 L coupe with a 2.2, it happens to have an auto, but they exist as a manual too). I would also avoid the brightons, because they had rear drum brakes. and while the swap is possible, IMO more work than it's worth just for stock discs. if you're going to bother, do a real upgrade.... I'd be looking for a '95-'97 L coupe with a 2.2l, 5MT, and rear disc brakes. that'll get you a heck of a headstart. and if you look around, they can be had for pretty cheap.

i'd have to disagree...EA82s are cool, but your modifications are pretty limited. if you're just looking for a fun beater car, yea, but if you're looking for a seriously competitive car, get an early impreza L coupe. they're similar weight to an EA82, and the aftermarket support is exponentially better. the biggest difference is the rear suspension. anything else is pretty easily upgradeable to EJ stuff, but the rear end is totally different. the best rear shocks you can get are KYB GR2s, or full coilovers for an '05+ legacy (which are still pretty limited). Sway bars are limited to XT6, etc. an imp can easily be upgraded for better brakes, shocks, springs, sway bars, etc. all easily interchangeable for WRX stuff, or better and, they come with a better motor (this point is arguable....but out of the box, an EJ motor has a bunch more power than an EA). AND, if you decide to do a big power build, the engine wiring is already half done. long story short, an OBD II 2.2l impreza L coupe would be ideal!

had another one a couple weeks ago, finally got the pics rounded up. not many of my car yet, but these 2 are AWESOME: and some sweet shots I got of other people: http://s26.photobucket.com/albums/c108/Numbchux/Ice%20Race%202007/ same place as before, but more snow this time, and the sun was shining all day, so it kept the track surface a little slushy (traction!!). I only wish I could've spent the whole weekend there like last time...but I was only there for a few hours.

cool, loving the black body kit what all was involved in putting the EJ shift linkage in there?

wow, I've never heard of that If I can figure out where I put it, I'll check my '89 FSM.... for the record, the 2 ratios being referred to are 1.196:1 and 1.592:1. here's where I was getting the info... http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/80s/mick/gear-ratios.htm

crazy, the one we pulled from my buddies donor t-leg didn't look like that. it looked like the old ones where you can't see anything inside it... you learn something every day, nice

not sure what you mean....all N/A D/Rs have the 1.6:1, and all turbos have the 1.2:1.

:banghead: I've not noticed any problem with my swap yet.....but I haven't looked. now I'm afraid to crawl under there especially since the donor car had 230k miles on it BEFORE I swapped it and started abusing it.

oh yea, definitely open... an LSD looks like this:

sounds like my girl....except she usually sweats before me at the off-camber stuff that's in my buddies jeep, she still hasn't figured out that third pedal, so she never drove the subaru.

you probably could. but, having never been under one myself, and knowing, as gary said, that the justy is the freakazoid, I couldn't say for sure. but I did a FWD to 4WD swap in my loyale....and it was VERY easy.