dickdirty Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rxleone Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Looks like you'd require a new distributor cap and leads every time you ran it. Cool idea, but why wouldn't you route the turbo to the standard place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvo Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) and how are you retarding the timing under boost? just no vacuum advance? as i look at this it would be easy to fab and in turn an easy way to overcome the horrible head design and improve the power of an ea71 making it easier to drive if i were to do it i would fab the exhaust inlet from the flange at the y pipe run the turbo under the area where the spare tire sits making a bracket to the bell housing for support run the charge pipe to the stock intake and use a datsun z car su carb (46 mm bore) routing the intake tube, carb to take air from infront of the master cyl Edited December 12, 2012 by bonvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooparu Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvo Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) i see issues with that second set up number one the weber isnt enclosed so turn the boost up to high and you blow all the innards out of it number 2 the weber air filter assemblies are weak flimsy sheet metal again not stong enough to handle the boost Edited December 12, 2012 by bonvo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Wondering how that intercooler gets any airflow there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 i see issues with that second set up number one the weber isnt enclosed so turn the boost up to high and you blow all the innards out of it number 2 the weber air filter assemblies are weak flimsy sheet metal again not stong enough to handle the boost He drove that from Oregon to northern Wa for WCSS14, didnt have too many issues if I recall. Wondering how that intercooler gets any airflow there? Theres a hood scoop duh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.C.D. Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 That wagon is an abomination and I love it!!! I am betting no, but do you have any more info on it? Links to a build? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubastreet Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Theres a hood scoop duh. With no cowling and the intercooler almost touching the firewall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvo Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 He drove that from Oregon to northern Wa for WCSS14, didnt have too many issues if I recall. not saying it wouldnt work just cant really ramp up the boost to high but then again you wouldnt need much to wake these things up god that car is hideous why i saw it in bare metal if the metal work had been done right and straightened the car out so it didnt look like i was beaten with a sledge hammer it would be cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikend667 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) not saying it wouldnt work just cant really ramp up the boost to high but then again you wouldnt need much to wake these things up god that car is hideous why i saw it in bare metal if the metal work had been done right and straightened the car out so it didnt look like i was beaten with a sledge hammer it would be cool it makes 7 lbs which trust me is more than enough lol no boost leaks at least not the last time i saw the car (2 weeks ago) and hopefully ill be doing the body work this year. the concept was amazing just didnt have the time to put in the body last year. also the intercooler does work its just not super efficient. and how much boost do you really want? this thing walks away from my stock leggy on 7 pounds and its been running over a year reliable and quick seems like a win win to me Edited March 21, 2013 by sikend667 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 thats about what i was expecting it to be at if it works that well i might have to make a similar set up im surprised the weber air cleaner assembly is holding up under boost ive taken them and just twisted them in my hands why would i want more? simple my friend more boost= more power lol but then again i wouldnt really want alot in my dd that i drive on ice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikend667 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 i think more than 9 lbs would make it likely to fail want mor boost get a different motor lol but thats just my 2 cents and if you are DDing it do you really want to risk an overboost? i know i wouldnt want to lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 no i wouldnt lol but i have toyed with the idea of turboing mine because it would be so simple and the stock ea71 is sooooooooooo slllllloooooooow lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikend667 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 like i said on 7 lbs it seems to be stable and its got some guff now as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvo Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 how are you handling the timing retard just no vacuum advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikend667 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 thats a question for the builders i just know enough about the car to answer simple questions lol the owner is a good buddy of mine who i turn wrenches with on the weekends. im actually suprised he hasnt posted yet as i know he has seen the article(its all over his facebooks as i reposted it about a hundred times) i know hes told me but my brain isnt firing correctly today. knowing him id guess he just retarded the timing a bit as it sounds that way but ill send him a txt and find out for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikend667 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 and while running 6lbs on my RS i didnt change squat and it ran fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reza Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Bump, I require more info, The original posters ideas, fab and functionality would be nice to know instead of just a picture. Edited May 14, 2013 by Reza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danrenfroe2016 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 What does it run in the Quarter? I am curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bantum Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Found some more info on it here : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3978454/1978-subaru-gl/ Cheers, Bantum ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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