franbev Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 My '85 BRAT was sold new in California. Is it the same as those sold new elsewhere? I recall that many cars in the 80's had California versions and 49 state versions to meet California's stricter emission standards. Stuff like different carburetors and such. Did Subaru do such a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 +1 It has an electronic feedback carb, ECU, CAT and O2 sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franbev Posted April 23, 2016 Author Share Posted April 23, 2016 If any of those need replacement are they available? Can a 49 state part be interchanged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skishop69 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) There a still a few aftermarket direct fit CATs, the O2 is available and the ECU can be rebuilt. There are still two companies willing to work with the old Subie stuff. I got one for my XT GL10 a few years back. Edited April 24, 2016 by skishop69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franbev Posted April 24, 2016 Author Share Posted April 24, 2016 Thanks Subaru fans, our BRAT runs fine now but looking ahead to when my daughter gets it I'd like to be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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