New xt owner, and new to ea82t

[sparkyboy]

I bought waggybrowns xt, and this silly car is pretty awesome

I gave her a good looking over and she is a real sweetheart, 102,000 miles 

She runs great :-)

 

I messed with the ea82 carby engine a little on my 86 GL but I used the first excuse I could to put an ej22 in and sold the ea to another sube guy. It was actually a gift for his kid who just got a GL wagon :-)

 

Anyway who knows this car or engine?

I understand that parts are getting hard to find now for the ea82, like good timing belt kits and what not

As for the xt, I would love to slam her if I can do it for less than say, $500 but I cannot find any aftermarket parts whenever I search "1985 subaru xt lowering kit" it gives me a bunch of crap for the forester xt which makes me sad that sube used the xt name for that.

Is there some obscure company making aftermarket stuff for the xt?

 

Can I use impreza springs to lower this car, or something weird like springs meant for a honda or datsun or something?

What is the easiest five lug swap?

I am aware that some ford escort parts will just happen work on these subarus, like the disty and the v belt am I correct?

Please feel free to offer any advice

Edited January 31, 2018 by sparkyboy

[Subasaurus]

Scott in Bellingham might be able to help you, hes the only one that i know that makes lift kits, although im sure he can make you a drop kit of sorts, i don't know much about the XT and the suspension layout as i've never seen one in person, good luck, hope this helps.

 

 

http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/user/6264-scott-in-bellingham/

 

http://www.sjrlift.com/

[Numbchux]

Suspension is basically identical to the EA82. There's nothing "performance" made specifically for it.

 

FWD XT front struts will drop the front. But nothing that easy for the rear (FWD rear shocks are actually longer because the mount on the arm is located differently).

 

There are fairly universal coilover sleeve spring kits that can be put on, but generally they're sprung very stiff, and will yield a terrible ride (good handling on smooth surfaces, my Loyale did very well at AutoXs).

 

5-lug swap opens up a ton of options. Better brakes, suspension, etc. But you'd be very lucky to put that together for $500.

 

 

I've compiled a LOT more information on these subjects into a FAQ in the retrofitting section here....check it out.

[ferp420]

You can always cut your springs if you want stiffer springs the ford tempo springs fit the front and cut those there cheap also honda springs for the rear i bought my tempo springs on ebay for like $20

A pair just take a little bit off at a time used springs would be best as there already broke in you will still have camber issues though you can always get new used springs cheap if you mess up

[jono]

not all of us know this beast.

 

if you share her vin minus the last six digits will help

 

and or man auto fwd awd

 

still got air bag suspension , never had it....

 

colour

 

sunroof

 

any rust

 

mine is an AX7 awd 5man turbo red sunroof 1987 model some call 87.5 coz they only made specific for less than a year, so has different ECU and dizzy part numbers. They are not all the same after all

[sparkyboy]

Cool, I'll look into all of those options once i get everything else to my liking (a few little electrical things and try to hit the one big dent out)

 

I'll get the vin number soon, but:

She is light blue

5 speed, part time 4wd

Sunroof

Rust free (!) Save for a tiny bit in the front drivers side wheel well

Originally equipped with air suspension, now has traditional struts and springs

Oddly no hood scoop? I thought all of the turbo models had the scoop?

 

I'll be showing her this weekend :-D

Edited February 1, 2018 by sparkyboy

[electryc_monk]

awe man......