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Did you get this? https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4kdbpaclc6sko4/EA81_SPI_guide.pdf?dl=0 I hope it works, it should help a lot. This is how I built my harness.

I don't see the little "transistor thingy" on the coil bracket anymore and that concerns me. It didn't get chucked did it? You can't have any spark without that.

How about drilling a hole in each side of the intake and adding a boost injector. Used parts and cheap, Question is, how would you implement it?

That is what I was hoping. Better than many alternatives... Hopefully he is working on lots of Subarus and making good money too. He has helped me with solid advice and opinions MANY times.

I was wondering that too. I hope he is alright.

I have a1988 DL Wagon It used to belong to a co-worker. This guy couldn't have been any worse about maintenance. His breakfast, left over petrified lunch bits, and half of every cup of coffee for the last 5 years were still in there chill'n I founds lots of frys and a rodent too. This car was heading for pick-n-pull when I grabbed it for parts. The engine had been leaking coolant for the last 40k and over heated every time to the point of grease smoking on the block. He would only replace one hose at a time as they blew. He wouldn't even stop and tow it in, It ran with little or no oil pressure and filthy brown oil for most of the time he owned it. He NEVER check the oil. The lifters hammered all the time. I had to put 3 or 4 quarts of oil in it every time it came in for service. The little check ball in the oil filter had been missing for who knows how long. I picked up a used pump for about $6.00 and all the other parts engine parts I had saved from other projects. I had just done the timing belt, idlers, water pump, etc for this guy the year before he killed the clutch and parked it, so that was covered too. I never dreamed I would own this thing someday while I was working on it I completely went through it and rebuilt the entire engine as a spare time project .I like to build engines. I took a few crummy cell phone pics of the internals. I did it right paying close attention to the tight end of the factory specs. It has about 5000 miles on it now. It's really starting to wake up. It was a little sluggish for about 3000 miles after the rebuild. It's one of my favorite daily drivers now, and I have a few choices. I haven't worked out the fuel economy yet but it's the highest one I own. The thing really scoots for what it is .I can certainly keep up with traffic, enough to make it fun. People ask me if I want to sell it all the time. These same people were asking me last year, "why are you wasting your time and money on that old pile of crap?" These little EA series engines will run at 4500+ rpm's in a plane all day long. You really have to drive these things to get the power out of them. Make sure it's running in closed loop with out any codes, use a fresh grounded (heated if possible) O2 sensor. Use a new or low mileage TPS and a working coolant temp sensor. ALL connectors must be clean and tight. Find a good MAF that doesn't have 250,000 miles on it and properly clean it. Check your fuel pressure, it may be low due to a weak high mileage pump. Go through every single detail and sew them up tight. Be detail oriented and you will be pleased every time. Try taking second gear out to about 3500 or 4000 before you shift. the same with 3rd.I also recommend running premium fuel and bumping the timing to 28 degrees. This seems to be the sweet spot with today's fuel and the SPFI. The 30 year old tuning specs are irrelevant at best now IMO. Fuels have changed dramatically in the last 30 years since these cars were new.

Good job on the swap! I like the picture on the sand too. AKA "The Sand Wedge"

@TomRhere Thank You for this ^^^^

I'm sure it would be. I have Legacy struts in my Loyale. I would be interested if you find coil-overs for a good price. Perhaps you could share the details.

How about a used set of springs?

Yes, it will make you sad, I promise Don't ask me how I know...

You can source the engine temp alarms from just about any marine supplier. I would also fit an air inlet temp gauge, oil temp, and exhaust temp just to be anal

They bolt in the same as any EA81. They are old and rare. The heads crack easily. Overheat it and it's junk. The EFI is multi-port. There is also a knock control box hidden in the fender that most people overlook. As far and engine management if you don't have ALL of the factory stuff then you are probably on your own with Megasquirt or something. Reliability? That is totally dependant upon the builder and the driver. Put it together at near stock boost pressure, start with a BRAND NEW cooling system and maintain it. It will probably last quite a while. Fall behind on the maintenance and it's junk. That said I have (2) EA82T engines, like them both, and (2) EA81T engines that I am currently building. I had a factory turbo Brat for a while with DR manual swapped in place of the 3at. It was a super fun ride. If not for terminal rust I would still own it. Do it and post LOTS of pics! Good Luck!!

I could really use the help. it would happen MUCH faster If I mail what I have to you can you scan them at your leisure (within reason) and then get them back to me? I am buried at work right now. I can cover shipping both ways.

I just finished a fresh rebuild on an EA82 SPFI last year. It's a great engine, smooth and quiet, makes good power and I like it. It also produces the same type of "muck" in the PCV tubing. It doesn't really seem to gather anywhere else on mine. I admit is a bit alarming on a fresh engine You say you are not adding any fluids correct? Perhaps some of it is just "the nature of the beast". Can you share any details and or pics on the Turbo Delete project? There is an EA82 PCV fix or update that the dealer put on. You can still find the blue "t" fitting on some of the wrecking yard cars. That's how you find the update parts, look for the "Blue" tee and grab all the PCV stuff if you didn't get the update. It probably won't help though...

Does park hold on a hill without the e-brake?? Just wondering if the axles and final drive are ok.

Do you have to mess with the factory "crimped" area on the top of the lifter? What holds it together ,snap ring?

Cool! I'll be glad to help if I can.

I remember the timing chain setup on those ^^^ "L series" Datsun engines are bit fun until you get used to setting them up. I used to do lots of head gaskets, valve grinds, and clutches on those. Nice!

Scott's combo ^^^ is still working great for me. It's been several years now. Thanks SJR!

@MR_Loyale Well Done! Send me a PM next time JesZeK needs a favor, I'll chip in.

Glad you got this resolved. Thank you for the update

Does this diagram help? http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/topic/131741-need-helphow-do-you-wire-the-third-eye-passing-lamp-for-brat/ I have the parts ready to send to Gloyale.

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I have a Rock Auto "door stopper" too