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OK, I got the name Ed. Call me tonight after 6pm. Ken

The flywheel is more than likely for the EA82 5sp trans. You can have it lightened but you will need to verify that it came from an EA82 originally. Clutch is different.

GI covered it pretty well. You may also need to swap bellhousings. I don't recall 100% if they work with the '82 bellhousings. Much better holding power and performance from the bigger clutch.

I agree, excellent choice. I need to send you some of the sponsor logo's and the show logo as well. Ken

While you're in there upgrade to the 9" flywheel and clutch. The '82 should still have the 8" flywheel/clutch assy.

I hope all are doing fine.

Every one I set up has had the return line. I also ran a regulator on most. My latest install I went with a 5-7 psi pump and a regulator. Make sure the vent line from the canister is unplugged if you removed the emissions. I've just left it open after removing the hard metal lines. If you plug it it will cause a vapor lock of sorts. You should check the float level. Some have been set kind of low. It sounds like the bowl may be emptying itself. My '86 Brat (lifted) is running the stock pump with a regulator(probably not neccessary) and has no issues.

Go back and look at what they gave 5 star ratings and you may find that the info seems flawed.

EA81 carb on EA82? Canister has been removed? And it is a 2bbl hitachi.

Looking good. Are you gonna make the Subaru show in Hood River in August? Would be nice to see that there.

Those kits are available from Australia. Sweet 82 built one here in the states as well.

'84 was good but the hydraulic motor w/ 4sp D/R from '85+ has to rank there as well. Besides, you can't tell them apart by sight. Only by color really.

1985 was the last year they were in the back, officially.

It used to be!

This is a good post! It shows the passions are still alive. It also shows we can disagree without going overboard. All is good.

It was an out and out blast. That trail was a combination of Evans, Walker, Rubicon and Elbe. A little bit of everything. We're gonna be smelling more burning dirt on that run. You guys better bring spares, lots of spares! Here's a pic of the guys we ran with. The one on the ground has 42" tires!!

I know it was E. Neccessity sometimes outweighs reason. If he does it with stock parts he can make it right again.

Unrealistic expectations? I heard those same words when I talked about lifting my Subaru and making it into an off-roader. Things like it can't do that to what a waste of time to it'll never be able to climb anything. I heard the same words again when I said I wanted to hop up an EA81. You can't do it, it'll never work, blah, blah, blah... I bet Delts cams in Tacoma is real glad I didn't listen to any of that either. Because I built it, it runs great and because of that Delta has sold quite a few cams to board members who are also really glad they did it. $1500.00 for a 14 sec. car? Maybe where you are from but around our area you'll never touch one of those for that price. As Caleb said, true performance is not based solely on straight line speeds and times. That's why they test 1/4 mile, skid pad, 0-60 and 60-0 and slolom. Many things make up a good performance car. Handling is the most significant thing. And it is also a good idea to do some of these things to a Subaru. Why you ask? Because it sounds like he is younger and looking to learn. What better to learn on than something that isn't costing him an arm and a leg to start with? Like I said, let the guy experiment with his car. You don't have to like it, you don't have to drive it but you should let him be.

I would offer up a tranny but you can't get much further away. To make the auto work will require the auto crossmember plus the strut rod plates. The manual plates will not work for an auto. Do you know what the trans came out of? Give the guy a little slack. At least he didn't scrap it because the trans went out. It's still motoring down the road(or will be) and the original 4wd can be put back in at a later date. Don't modify it, just get the correct automatic parts and you'll be able to put it back to "Stock" eventually.

I might be available. It just depends on timing. I have a few irons in the fire at this time. The one thing is you'll have to come to me. I don't do mobiles any more. And as far as the mess goes. We got it running and adjusted except for a small timing issue. I work graveyard and it was waaaaay past my bed time when we got done. So, Greg cleaned up the hoses and lines when he got home. We had already disconnected the vaccuum sources so there were no vacuum leaks. Just kind of messy.

A KIA huh? Try answerring his questions instead of beating him down. And if someone doesn't know how to improve the performance then they probably shouldn't reply to this post. Blacklabel, There are many things that can be done to improve on what is a very reliable and economical design. Telling someone to not give their car love is just plain wrong. This is not the first time I have seen this. The Hitachi carb is designed to be an emmissions device. A simple addition of a Weber and ignition upgrade of NGK plugs, 7.7mm wires or better, upgraded coil are good starters. The exhaust on these is critical. Exhaust leaks rob power. It also effects drivabilty. The average exhaust shop won't do modified exhaust. Look around and don't get discouraged when someone tells you no. I have a guy local to me that will upgrade your exhaust but it's not cheap. Heep just had is done by the same guy and can tell you cost if you PM him. If you can get the parts that have been desribed above I can assist you in the installation of them. XSNRG is in the Olympia area and he may be able to lend you a hand as well. Try not to let the negative responses detour you. It won't be a 14 second 1/4 mile racer but it can be improved to give you mild performance and get you where you need to go. Mind you, you can improve the performance to be much improved but it requires alot more money than it sounds like you want to spend. Good luck and contact one of the local Puget Sound guys to help you out.

I know a guy running a Hi-Po XT6 running about 240HP. To my knowledge he hasn't exploded a tranny yet. The XT6 may have a HD trans compared to the EA82's.

To be as nice as possible the adapter set up for the EA82's is under engineered at best. But the DFAV(VW application) is definitely a good fit. Zero problems with the power steering and other components. Another pic

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