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Hey guys, thanks for all the suggestions. I don't think I'll be able to go into school for drafting or design, as I can't draw worth crap unless I've got a protractor, compass, ruler, french curve, and whole bunch of other materials to make my lines for me. I'm just going to look into the engineering classes at the local college, and see what all I can do without having to actually "go" to college and just do some separate courses, away from all the pre-req's. I know an engineer personally, so I'm going to ask him about using AutoCAD and various other software CAD drawing. And maybe he'll have an old copy I can borrow I'm downloading BobCAD-CAM v24 as we speak, so if I get a chance, I'll be able to learn as much as possible in the 30 days it allows I might just have to download it again later Twitch

Anyone on here happen to have experience they would like to pass along about this program? I'm going to be doing some self-improvement and learning AutoCAD. I'm good with computers, so I get pretty much everything up until programming. I'm also looking for a cheap or free distro of it, like maybe a Beta or something. I just need something to learn the basics on until I get into a position to start getting into the more in depth aspects of it. Then I should be able to have my hands on a full version Twitch

Congrats on the cheap fix and cheap car! $235 total for an EA81 wagon that has all that documentation and all the doodads still work, is just incredible, and many people on here are jealous for sure (I know I am!) Twitch

No idea how to check how long you've been in the group. And I can do my best to keep the info on the front page. Twitch

HAHA! So true. We need a BA's (BRAT Addicts) anonymous section Welcome to the board, and enjoy your little beast. If its a manual and 3rd gear doesn't work, join the club and upgrade to an EA82 5 speed dual range. Jerry (Bratsrus1) sells a sweet little kit for dropping in a 5 speed with little to no modifying required. Twitch

Eh, its been 5 months, why not bump this up again? For all in the Pacific Northwest, check it out! Its the biggest and most active group on the whole board! Almost always something to talk about or some news to be spread! I'll keep posting stuff in there if we keep getting active members! Twitch PS: Tired of having to look through all the threads to find WCSS and BRAT meet info? Just check out North Westerns and I'll make sure that info stays up within the first 2 pages!

Ok Willy Wonka... You gonna install a chocolate fountain in your Safari Wagon now? :-p Jk man. Twitch PS: Oh and exceeding the towing capacity is what its all about when you slap a hitch on a Suby. My BRAT pulled a 93 hoondah accordian over 3 miles, in traffic before

Ok, let me know when you're going to be installing that thing. You know I want in on the transmission action. Twitch

Sweet sounds like you found a gem Have fun getting her back to road legal! Twitch

Your car should match everything for 84. 85 on the other hand will be a mix of EA82 and EA81 stuff because the wagons, sedans and coupes switched to the EA82 body style. If the catalog says your BRAT doesn't match stuff for 84, I wouldn't trust it and would find a different source, because they obviously don't know what they're talking about. I haven't gotten a chance to solve my problem, but the cheap temp solution is to drill straight through the old mount and crossmember and run a bolt through it. It may vibrate more, but it will keep your engine from racking the hood as you drive. Twitch

This is actually hosted by one of our members MilesFox has been on here a while, but thanks for posting that for future reference. Twitch

Awesome! You know I'll be over. I can't wait to see what it takes to rip into a tranny. Twitch

Who cares? Now anybody who owns a second gen lego without TCS knows they have a spare bulb stashed in their dash Twitch

Cpt. Stooby, if you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, there are some links to related threads in a box. Since you can't search via your phone, that's a good spot to go to for extra info. They are often very old threads, as I have seen some from 2004 have pop up there. Also, for your own safety and sanity, don't attack the mods. Its a VERY bad idea. Twitch

The more I read on this, the more I feel it would be a good idea to buy a spare EJ tranny ($80 or so) tear it apart and see what all it will take to get this to go in and shim up. Just so I can put it in my 90 Lego Twitch

I seriously want a front bumper like yours. Honestly, as I seem to keep annihilating mine :-\ Twitch

Well then you'd just be a country song (No offense to those who like country, I enjoy it as well ) Twitch

So basically a weekend project with some buddies and a case of your fave brew Sounds like a doable upgrade if you have the skills and time. It may be one of my first tranny splitting experiences I wonder if Monstaru would be willing to help out for a half rack??? Twitch

Welp, this puts any swaps I've done to shame :-p Lookin' good Robbie. Hope to see you burn some rubber and tear up the mud pit at WCSS Twitch

Thanks GD. I did a quick search via Yahoo to see what I could come up with. I saw that one. I understand about the massive reaction of the steering wheel. I will definitely be easy on it and get used to it after I get one installed. I have a feeling it will greatly improve the handling and stability of my BRAT and Legacy in low traction situations. Twitch

How much did that front H-LSD cost you? I've been hunting around for one, before going for a rear which would only do me good in 4WD. (Rears are a lot easier to come by as well) Twitch

For $50, just buy it. If it turns out to be junk, and not worth to you to fix, send it onto someone else or junk it for $100-300. Either way its not a bad deal. It should have the EA81 1.8L engine (One of the best Subaru engines EVER) and either a 4 speed dual range 4WD manual, 3 speed single 4WD range auto, 5 speed FWD manual or a 3 speed auto FWD. Dashes crack just from sunlight. EA81 Subarus are infamous for that. Master brake cylinder is located on the firewall by the driver's side strut tower. If you're not sure about the oil, take some cheap oil (cheapest you can get) and pour it into the oil fill spout until it starts reading on the dipstick. Pour it in at 1/2 quart increments. If it takes more than 2 quarts, chances are the engine sat without enough oil to cover the important parts and may have surface rust internally. Engine is iffy at that point. You are correct, the carb resides below the air filter. It is easily looked at through the center of the aircleaner. You can do a quick job of cleaning it by shooting carb cleaner down into it. Since the car has sat for so long, I highly recommend going with Flowmaster87GL's recommendation, and after that pouring half a can of seafoam in the gas tank to clean the lines. If you get this car, there will be lots of help waiting for you over in the Old Gen section. Just don't forget to search before asking too many beginner questions Twitch

I might have a starter floating around from when I did my 5sp swap. Didn't chuck the 4sp starter as far as I know and it was good and strong when I dropped in the new transmission. Oh, and welcome to the board! I'm over in North ID; biggest city near me is Coeur d'Alene. About 3 hours from you. Enjoy your stay and glad we have another loyal Suby owner Twitch

Frankenmotor #'s are estimated at 180hp and 200ft lbs of torque. I've read that pretty much all early EJ clutch stuff is the same. So if you get a turbo clutch kit, it should have the same bolt holes as an NA kit. I haven't experienced it myself, but I have read a few threads that warned against getting a lighter weight flywheel, as it would reduce regular driveability because of the loss of rotational mass. You lose rotating mass and it makes it harder to start the car from a stop as your engine has to work harder because it doesn't have all the inertia pushing it. Twitch