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Previouse owner bought it from a shop for just that reason. Timing belt went and took the valve train with it. He said that he swaped in the long block from a '95 EJ22 which is non-interference. That being said; I should still check the timing belt, pullies, and pumps regardless! =)

The carb on my Samurai is pretty hosed up too. Love that Petroworks side draft kit but it's just more than I could bring myself to spend Glad you got it on there and love it! Really cleans up the engine bay to boot!

Hey everyone! Blew up my KIA Rio last week and siezed the oportunity to get back into Subarus Found a nice one on the MN Subaru forum and bought it on SAT. She needs some work but the body is very nice; especially for being a Minnesota car. Funny enough; the guy I bought this from was the guy who bought my old lifted '88 GL wagon :-p Don't tell my wife but I bought her mostly for her body! I've wanted an OBS since I first saw them 10 years ago. They are finally getting into my price range! Which means they need some work but atleast it's a vehicle I know how to work on and enjoy working on. I know ... I know.... pictures! =P I haven't taken any of my own yet but you can see the seller's posted pics here: http://www.mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24519&page=3 Now I'm off to use the coveted Search feature.

Ah stupid offroad stories. I've driven around the first half of the day in 2WD wondering why everything was so hard to make. :-p Put it in 4 Lo and things got a lot easier.

Speak of the devil right? Some guy from a local Evo club was looking for a guy in the Subaru community and I searched for him here. Thought since I was here I'd read in the Off-road section if anything new has happened. Then saw the samurai vs subaru topic. Wheeled both a few years. Samurai is definitely an upgrade off road but Subaru is nicer on road. Only thing a Subaru has over a Samurai off road is a longer wheelbase. Samurai has a 2.268:1 Low Range, 3.652:1 first gear, 31"x10.5" Mud Terrain tires fit with NO lift, solid axles, and a solid frame. Not to mention, but I will anyways, take the top off and doors off a Samurai and it's a whole different experience both on and off road! Now when you finally save up some money for upgrades you can actually find real upgrades for your Samurai yet there are still plenty of junkyard upgrades to be had for budget wheelers like myself. I think it comes down to what you love more... Subarus or off roading. I switched because I love off roading more and it was more cost effective to buy a Samurai and go from there than it was to take my Subaru to the next level. The next level with my Subaru would have been solid axles and a real transfer case which entails basically building a frame under it. Far more cost effective to just sell the Subaru, take that money to buy a Samurai for $900, slap on some 31"x10.5" MTs, and already be more capable than my lifted Subaru was and not even have the Samurai lifted yet! Why are solid axles so much better? Doesn't the differential get in the way? Solid axles truly articulate. Now follow me on this here.... One tire goes up over an obstacle, the upward force of that action translates to downward force on the other tire on that axle, which gives you more traction. This is NOT the case with independent suspension; one wheel goes up in an IS setup and it has no effect on the other side. Sure, the differential is lower on solid axles, but it doesn't matter! I watch people smash them into rocks all day, move boulders the size of my tires with them, even uproot a stump, and just keep driving. You weld on or bolt on a differential helmet / rock guard and forget about it. I say buy a Subaru and take it off road. If you like it than keep it. If not then sell it and buy a Samurai. Heck you might even switch back like Zapar or eventually end up with a Toyota. Subes and Zuks are both cheap enough; you won't be taking much of a loss (if any) having to switch. Archemmitis: Finish your umpteenth motor swap so you can come off roading with me! Chux: I got a fender flare on that side now :-p

That's why I made this thread. These guys do it CHEAP! I'm talking junkyard replacment parts for common wear items and simple machining for custom parts. This isn't rocket science or hardcore rock buggy stuff. Rollie715: this is a means to progress through that journey! quebechatch: you are on the right path; call them! I swear you will get some sweet ideas, compounded what you've already done, I think you could take your hatch to the next level rage it!

Has anyone CALLED or EMAILED the RPM club?????? I didn't even post half of what they told me over the phone. I specifically asked him if it would be ok if ppl from here called or emailed them and he said that would be fine. They do more than use stronger CV axles here..... CONTACT THEM!!!!!

My point exactly BB and I've been saying it for years. Stronger CVs is only one part of the puzzle. Other parts are longer axles and control arms. The guys at RPM are doing more than just CV upgrades; look at the hybrid housing for the front diff. Anyone at all interested in doing some awsome, and affordable, upgrades to IS should email or call those guys at RPM. They will talk your ears off about how they did what. These guys really know their stuff and have learned a lot through trial and error. Use their knowledge to move forward!

I know a lot of yall are so keen on independent suspension. However it's been your limiting factor in suspension lifts. Let the folks at RPM in Minnesota be your muse in taking Subarus to the next level in offroading. I called and talked to Mike about how they do it. I emplor the leaders of this offroad community to contact these people, talk to them about what they do, how they do it, figure out how to do it on Subarus, and actually do it (not just talk about it) http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=518007 Note: Notice the size of tires and lifts despite IFS. http://www.rpm4x4.com/specs/mike-tracker.htm AXLES/DIFFERENTIALS Front: Calmini prototype center mount Anvil front diff -Detroit locker- Custom CV shafts 40% larger and 40% longerhttp://www.rpm4x4.com/specs/chunk-tracker.htm Front: Powertrax Lock Right Hybrid front diff 7.5 ring gear Pic1, Pic 2, Pic 3 http://www.zukiworld.com/month_040103/feature_hagencvshaft.htm Build your own strengthend CV chafts for the front end. I know there are strong IS systems out there. One guy even ran 4WIS on a competition rock crawler. Those are not practical applications for people with Subarus. Let's face it; if you could afford those you wouldn't be driving a Subaru. What RPM is doing is practical and doable for the weekend warrior on a budget. Now lets fantisize a bit about if someone actually did this with a Subaru. Couple it with the accomplisments others have achieved with a subframe lift and a divorced transfercase. This would bring Subarus into the realm of 36" tires, 4:1 or 6:1 low range, and lockers front/rear all without solid axles. I've heard it here for years... "if only we had real offroad upgrades or aftermarket support to take Subarus to the next level." Sorry but they aren't going to do it. YOU have to do it... you CAN do it! My friend Archemitis said it best.... "rage it!"

I recieved a msg from a member saying the link didnt work. I have moved around my Subaru info on my server. Here's the new link to this information: http://www.mnchopshop.org/images/offroad/subaru/spfi_conversion_manual.pdf Good luck, and enjoy. I'll just go crawl back into my hole now....

Looks like you guys had a fun time on the Moon. Love those rocks!

Bah, rage it. Next time you do CVs it will go even faster... and the next time, even faster!

I redrilled an old toyota steel rim to the Subaru bolt pattern for a full size spare.

I'm glad you came out to Flat Fender Farms. Wish I could have got out there more quickly but I had to do faimly photos with the wife and kids. It's usually a lot better down there. The snow melt made it just nasty. I was riding along in a 1st gen 4runner on 38.5"x14.5" TSXs, dual T-cases, and locked front / rear.... I had to run winch cable twice on one trail; so yeah it was messy! It was a sick trail though; nobody else in the group could do it. That fullsize Blazer on 39" boggers tried but he was just too big; hehe... poor full sizes Hopefully duder in the stock Rubicon didnt get scared off of offroading permanatly by the sloppy weather. Heard he took a dent in the bumper and wasnt happy at all. I know he'd have more fun on a dry day there or up at Gilbert where you can start on some bunny trails. Everyone loved the Subaru though; many cheers and laughs at the BBQ after the trail ride. Scratch was showing his pics of the day and when the Subaru came up the whole room shouted YEAH! Yes, you are right.... time for low range. There should be one in U Pull right now. Git-er-dun! If you are seriouse then you know we got the resources in MN to make it happen.

what are we talking about here WJM? Y pipe.... Its longer than 36" as Gary has noted already.

I have an indepth article I wrote on properly bleeding your hydrolic brake system; to include how to bench bleed your master cylinder. It does not cover installation of a new master cylinder; only the bleeding procces. Send me a PM and I can email it to you.

Temp sensor isnt even used untill the computer goes closed loop. It wont effect cold engine performance. MAF and TPS are good guesses. Simple OHMs resistance tests on them both isa good start. Cleaning the MAF can help a lot; I wouldn't touch the hotwire with ANYthing. There are sensor safe cleaning sprays one can use. Also might do an OHMs resistance test on the injector itself. Sluggish performance can also be a function of the ignition system. If the dizzy isnt advancing fast enough with the demand it will perform poorly. As suggested above; start simple... tune up

Yes, its bigger than the dimensions you list. I'd say use a full pallete and use a freight forwarding service.

Please not the 6 lug conversion is taking your old hubs. Plenty of info on here about doing it yourself or you can work out a deal with Archemitis to have some made; his are super fly.

I'll convert it to a higher compression format before I upload it.

mmmmm.... rocks. Looks like a fun place to play. Can see why it's called Moonsrocks!

build your own; then you are paying only the cost in hardeware (nuts/bolts), raw steel, and welding rod. everything you need to know on building one is on this forum.

You are welcome to send me another CD. I can upload it to my web server.

We cant use the word asinine now? I thought you weren't a moderator anymore

http://www.mnchopshop.org/images/offroad/jul05_crawl4cure/carnage/ Carnge from big rocks. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/616/513tight_spot01.jpg http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/616/513front_bumper.JPG http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/616/513tight_spot02.jpg Rubbing around a tree to make a tight turn; no you couldnt swing it wider.. more trees.