Qman

First, body style has absolutely nothing to do with breaking axles. I broke 2 axles in 5 yrs of wheeling my hatch. A properly built EA81 with a Weber is just as reliable and fun to drive as anything else. Again, 5yrs of wheeling my hatch with that set up. No problems. I will agree that the Hatch is the best wheeling rig. But, having shorter wheel base is not always the best option. The fact that any EA81 is under 100" wheel base and under 72" wide. Wagon, Hatch, BRAT, sedan or Coupe all work. EA82 wagon, 3dr or sedan all work. Each has differences that someone will like or dislike. The main points you need to consider are manual transmission with dual range. Carbed or injected, both work. EJ swaps give superior power with injection. But, add a cam to your EA81 or EA82 and it becomes a different vehicle. In other words... pick the one you like and build it like you want it. There are so many links to so many rigs that were built here that it may take you a while to decide from that. Do what you like!

If you had a valve problem you'd have it all the time. Compression should be within 10% high to low regardless of age. If it is outside of that then you may need to look into repair.

If this is a 2.5 SOHC head, the cam cap is sealed with a thin bead of sealant. You will notice a relief around the outside edge of the cap where it mates with the head. More is not better. Just enough to get a nice thin squeeze out. Make sure to use new cam seals as well.

Could be a MAF. Could be a ground issue. You really need to check codes. Is it drivable so you could go to Autozone or Schucks for a code check? Where is the car now? What did you do with that property btw?

LOL, he was gentle!! When I spit the teeth from 2nd gear at the nationals in 2007 I shreaded every tooth off. No one could believe it. It was the worst N/A shred anyone had ever seen. There were literaly no teeth left on either gear. It was abused before I put it in the car and highly abused after I put it in the car. 2nd gear has never been real tough in these cars. Especially if they are shifted hard. Mine normally is driven hard during rally cross. I have a baggy filled with teeth on my wall of fame/shame.

Thanks Ed!! Anyone interested in volunteering in service park or timing can contact me directly. I am assembling a crew for that. Ken

Check that the O2 sensors are plugged in!

Here we go again with the 2.5 haters. Yes, they do have head gasket failures just like every other aluminum motor in the world. Change the head gaskets and reseal the motor and you are golden. More power, slightly less mpg. A phase1 2.5 will bolt in. You may have to change some connectors or do a little wiring but DO NOT let these guys talk you out of it. I have 3 2.5 motors in my cars. All have had the HG's done and all are running just fine. One of them is putting out over 160whp. Another is projected at near 200whp. Enjoy!

At 10 posts you automatically get to use the PM system.

Call Jason @ Scarff Subaru. Tell him Ken sent you and have your vin with you. He should be able to hook you up and save you some money as well. 1-866-528-5282

Looks like a fun rig. Can't wait to check it out next time we are there.

The Weber will make significant improvements. The cam finishes the project. The cost will be around $72.50 for the torque cam. I will have to check again to be positive of the price. Lifters need to be resurfaced as well. The whole package is usually under $100 + shipping to your home.

Cams and a Weber are your answer for larger tires. I know a guy that can hook you up with the cams...

We did it one night while fiddling around on the dyno. Only managed to gain 5hp on an injected EJ18. I doubt the stock carb will like being blown through either.

Have you seen Steve's other endevours? He is not afraid to try different things!

Damn, quit beating him up unless it doesn't work. No one has tried this carb before so it may just work.

There woould be no other reason to compete with the Miata other than racing.

I understand, but any swap moves into a modified or open class.

Unfortunately, all those mods move it up in class and would no longer compete directly with the Miata.

Thank you sir!!

Indeed, I was called by a couple of people! Looking for a couple copies right now!

Huge money to drive in the snow or a field.

It is an EJ18. It has more power than the old pile it came with. That would explain why you think it has more power. You still need air for bottom end power. You do not want to hear it. Which is fine. So, enjoy! They are set that high to keep dust and debris out of the air system as well. Most times snorkels are used is to keep dust rather than water out. Rather, I should specify that most big rigs. Land Rovers, F40s, Safari rigs and such normally use it for cleaner air and the occassional river crossing.

Actually, there are more than enough Austin. Every bend slows air flow. He is relying solely on the engine to generate air flow. A turbo motor self-generates air flow. A SPFI does not generate enough to overcome the bends.