AdventureSubaru Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I miss how off roadable the EA series cars are. Here in the midwest, finding one that isn't rusting out is a bit of a challenge and I do love the look and power of my Impreza. I could keep searching for an EA series builder, or I am thinking of swapping a D/R into it and thereby only needing one car. (in addition to my truck and summer/sport car for fun) I have been doing a bunch of research on it and I've seen it done in a few builds (Waterwagon and another lifted Impreza) But I haven't seen an actual write up for the swap. I'm hoping to do the swap and add a write up in the build thread for my car. So far I'm operating on these assumptions. Anyone have any additional information or thoughts? I'll need the following 5 Speed Dual Range 4x4 trans from EA82 series redrilled flywheel EA/EJ adapter plate Axles from a 93-94 Front Wheel Drive Impreza to match the EA spline Longer drive shaft (Would this be a lengthened Impreza or EA82 shaft?) The sensors for speedo etc. swap over right? Any thoughts on the long term reliability? I know a bunch of you have put EJ18s and EJ22s into your EA series cars. Mine is the EJ22. Does the dual range handle the power of the EJ over time? I want this car to go to Alaska and back (Not kidding. Actually plan on driving to Alaska in the next year.) In theory, would I boost my fuel economy by being able to drive in front wheel drive most of the time? How does the wiring link up from a D/R to an EJ series car? I'm sure there's more questions, but this should get the ball rolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 What driveline is this replacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureSubaru Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 It's a 5MT in there now I believe. 97 AWD 5-speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesFox Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 I have a complete dual range 5spd with everything required to swap into an ea82. For the impreza, you supply the hybrid trans mount, and sjr bellhousing adapter. this comes with flywheel, u-drill it. 3.9 diff included It also includes and ea82 driveshaft. I do have parts for putting and ej trans in an ea82 body: custom driveshaft and hybrid trans mounts. hollar at me as i am your local source for this trans. I would consider th leftover impreza 5spd as trade for the legacy. $300 local pickup everything included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbeerd Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 have to make sure your rear dif matches the final drive of the d/r trans. i dunno what the final drive of your impreza is. i have a 220k mile D/R trans behind the EJ25 in my car. used a Napa replacement clutch kit for a EA car and its held up just fine for probably 8000 mostly city miles since last july when i put it in. granted, i dont drop the clutch off a green light or anything, but if i had to downshift and punch it its been fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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