JWX Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 the 85-86 or the 87-89(was that the last year of the EA-82T) EA-82Ts? looking to swap it in to my hatch. so which would be easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RallyKeith Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I believe it's no different. The work and time will be the same. As for engine reliability the 87 and newer will have better heads and the hotwire MAF which I believe is better. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I agree with Keith. The bottom end doesn't matter but the heads and the way the MAF is set up will be different and the 87-89 EA82ts are a little easier to work with and are more reliable.......Also the have more power:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Different cams as well.. 87-90 has 4 more HP than 85-86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 the 85-86 have the mechanical disty and external knock control unit. the 87+ have the optical disty, and the knock control is in the ecu the 87+ would probably be simpler when it comes to wiring up a harness and ecu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted February 24, 2004 Author Share Posted February 24, 2004 so the 87+ would be simpler? I figured it would be harder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 it actually wold be less wiring than earlier if you are swapping the harness and ecu. aside from that, its pretty much bolt on the same either motor. i would go with the 87 and up, more commonm, subaru worked more bugs out by then, a little more hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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