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So, the weather here has been sh*t for taking pictures for the last few weeks. My area has been getting all the smoke from the California fires. Its like smoking a pack a day. But here she is.... Can someone point out the transmission dipstick tube for me? I'm either a complete retard or its not there. I read that all MT and autos got a dipstick and it is used as the fill hole. Should be near the Bell housing, right? I want to change the fluid. Maybe someone can circle it. Transmission identification Dizzy a 4 wire. I don't think the Turbo motors got a choice between Hitachi or Nippon-Denso. Think it has knock suppression???? Can someone tell me what Relay has been bypassed? Most cars have 3 relays here. I only have 2 sockets here. But I do have AC. On to the oil pump: Does this cap mean that my oil cooler has been bypassed???? I did find and oil cooler in front of the radiator, But I couldn't easily follow the lines. So i added one of these I had laying around to the oil filter. It is good for a few extra pounds of oil pressure. I also got my butt kicked by the water pump last week. Subie knows how to pack it in there. If you have AC you know what I mean. Cheers!

Thanks, What kind of MPG's are you getting??? I checked my speedometer against my phone and its accurate. A better check would be against my garmin gps. But thats not my concern. I have 185-80-13 as is listed in the door. With the 4 speed manual the Tach reads 3600 rpm at 65 mph. Using rpm calculator It should be 3000 rpm. http://www.csgnetwork.com/multirpmcalc.htm (3.9 diff, 24.7" tire, .885 5th gear) The truth is probably some where in the middle. Where I live, My daily commute is flat. The speed limit is literally 70 mph. But you better be in the slow lane. 80 is acceptable. 75mph puts me at nearly 3500 rpm. Too high for cruising. 80mph = 3750 rpm Last mpg check was 26 mpg. If i get the rpms down, I bet i could get close to 30. I do a lot of hwy. Change the tire diameter to 27 = 300 rpm drop. If only I could find some pug rims I have some 27 x 8.5 R14 in the back yard. Once I get a .78 5th gear I could be cruising 80 at 3000 rpm and keep the turbo lightly spooled.

Got part numbers for your bushings? I found these but its a little sketchy. http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25245 I have an EA81T Plenty of power. Maybe I need a ball joint. I picked up a set of 15" Toyota rims yesterday. But they turned out to be 15 x 8 instead of 15 x 7. Its not going to work is it? Really I want bigger tires to get my rpms down on the hwy. Its a quicker solution until I find all the DR 5 speed parts. I've been looking in the realm of 26.5 dia for about a 300 rpm drop. I do a lot of rafting. Commute on the hwy, then crazy dirt roads to the river. I think the brat will be sweet for this.

Thanks for the reply. I peaked behind the tire. New struts but not adjuster bolt. The hub clamps on to the strut. Here is the article i was referring to. Radius rod extension to fit 27" tires no lift. http://offroadingsubarus.com/83-subaru-leone-4dr-4wd-radius-rod-mod/ http://offroadingsubarus.com/radius-rod-extensions-increase-caster-angle/

Silicone grease on the door rubber will keep it from freezing and sticking. Also if your battery is near 5 years old: Replace it before it leaves you stranded. Batteries work extra hard in the winter.

Here are brat part numbers. Super pro: SPF1383-22K Front swaybar to chassis 22mm SPF1099-17K Sway bar to lower control arm 17mm SPF1097K Lower control arm, Split bush and tube 28mm SPF1098K Front strut bar to chassis (radius rod) 17mm Rear SPF1144K Rear trailing arm kit (Split bushes and tubes) SPF3005K X3 Diff pinion to crossmember. 1 for diff to torsion bar, 2 for diff hanger/ mo bar Source: http://www.ausubaru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25245

Rubber? under the hood i see a lot of pre-molded rubber hose. (the kinds with the bends in it). (vacuum, coolant, ect) I'd rather not get it all from the dealer. anyone got universal part numbers from gates / dorman??? Most of the hoses are hard to squeeze, which means they are brittle. 4 speed 4wd dual range. If I go to disk brakes in the rear can i not mod to 6 lug rims??? I'd like to get bigger tires. The previous owner took the right steps before he brought it down. Had it check out by a mechanic. changed oil. Oil is still yellow 1500 mi later. But he put in 5-30 synthetic which is not keeping the pressure that I would like to see after a long run on the hwy. A dual port intake wont fit on the EA81 head will it? The trouble with knock is its sneaky. By the time you hear it it could be too late. http://www.autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&A=0348 Be sure to read all 3 or 4 parts. I tend to have lots of wrench time in my vehicles and have learned to drive them delicately. Getting on the hwy; i let it boost to about 10psi, then back off the throttle. Cruising on the hwy runs about 5-6 psi. I need to get under the heat shield and see if it is stock. first 200 miles yielded 26mpg. Most of my turbo experience is on VW TDI's. You can boost the motor till the cows come home but it might cost you a turbo by letting it over shoot. I drive carefully during tuning. On my tdi; i'm running some where between 180-200 hp. The brat pulls about 75% as hard. Plenty fun. @ Tubosubarubrat: Thats the one. The Owner wasn't mechanically inclined. I'd like to track down the "Racer" who owned it to learn more about the build. So what is recommended boost level???? Any documented Top mounted inter cooler installs (air to air) with the ea81 or 82??? Its either free HP or insurance against knock. Pics tomorrow....

I believe i have read that recommended boost level is 12psi. Does that apply to the EA81T or EA82??? Isn't EA81 lower compression???

Hello, I'm new to the forum. I've been lurking about a week. I have been trying to absorb as much as i can, here. On offroadingsubaru.net and HTKYSA. I feel like info for the EA81T (TURBO) is lacking. The car rips and is pretty clean. Only 116,000 mi. My biggest battle going to be old rubber. There has been some handi work in it. Its running 15psi of boost!!!! Should i worry? Turn it down? I cant hear any knock on 91 octane. It has the EA81T with MPFI and a 4 speed manual. (not stock, right?) The back story goes that 2 owners ago was a serious subaru racer (caged wrx) in oregon. Then it was sold. Sat in a barn for a while. Owner died. Son brought it to tahoe and sold it to me. No rust! My first repair is an inner CV boot. Is Silicone best for the tubo side or neoprene? Part number? Eventually i want to replace CV Boots all around. I want the best mpg. Can any one confirm this Mod will fit 27" tires no lift, just a fender trim? http://offroadingsubarus.com/radius-rod-extensions-increase-caster-angle/ I calculated a 300 rpm drop. A 5 speed is in the future. (another 300 rpm drop) But I'm not sure about a few things. Do i have 23 spline axels or 25??? Big fly wheel or small? Measurements? Clutch Disk 7-7/8 or 8-7/8? 6 spring clutch from a 89-91 legacy??? Is the Vented rotor upgrade affected by spline count? I think i need a donor 85 -89 EA82 turbo car in which case should i just take the motor too? As I will be in there for the cv boots, this rotor upgrade will be high on my list to get used calipers and new rotors. Why does the EA82 make more power than the EA81??? Same displacement. Better cam? Other wacky thing going on with the car: voltage gauge reads low. (alternator output was 14v with everything on). Recommendations? gas gauge stuck in the middle but e light works. Recommendations? Brakes are soft. I flushed and bled them and they are better. Tried adjusting rear breaks but the the bolt was extremely stiff. I couldnt get the passenger side to move. Recommendations? What other common nuances should I look for? Thanks for everyone who has put this forum together!!!!!

Stupid question, I have an 82 brat with EA81 turbo currently running a 4 speed trans. Does it have 23 spline axels? THANKS!

BUMP! CAN WE GET SOME FRESH PICS?

What are the adjuster bolts? Pic? I've read about lengthening a trailing link to move the wheel center back 1 inch. Does this allow a bigger tire without lift? Sorry I'm new.