c130mathom Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Hey all, This is the new guy in town. I just recently purchased my first Subaru. It is a 1986 Brat. I've wanted a Brat since High School as a project 4by and finally did it. Anyway, the Brat is in pretty good condition and I've already done a few things to it. I had the bed sprayed with a liner from Line-X--turned out great!! I also had a bed extender custom fitted and that turned out very well too. Today it is at the stereo shop having an Alpine (XM radio built-in) installed. I'm waiting for the call saying that it is finished. I've purchased some pug 15" wheels from a place on the east coast and am expecting them anyday now. I'm trying to get a lift kit from pkdavis (3"/2") but haven't had any luck to this point. The plan is to put BFGoodrich 215-75R15 tires on the wheels and bolt 'em on after the lift is installed. Next I need to do something with the motor. That's where the questions begin--do I rebuild the stock 1.8 or do I do an engine swap? If I rebuild the stock motor how much horsepower can I realistically get out of it without being too outrageous (on the modifications)? If I do an engine swap what do I swap to that won't require outrageous modifications? I'd like to keep it fairly simple. Anybody have any suggestions/recommendations? Let me know--I'm open to any suggestions especially if it comes from personal experience (and even if it doesn't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Hail Lift it. Add big tires. Offroad it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c130mathom Posted August 26, 2004 Author Share Posted August 26, 2004 working on it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 working on it!!! Good form sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted August 26, 2004 Share Posted August 26, 2004 Welcome to the forum Micheal. I have not souped up anything myself but I think changing out the intake and exhaust systems may be the best bang for your buck and not be too overwhelming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c130mathom Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 I'll start there then if I keep the stock motor. I'd still like to find out what others have done for their Brats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaSkeet Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 holy crap, youre really doing it up fast then, huh? rock on . i dont have that kinda cash, so i jerry rig everything till i get the money to do it nicer. welcome to the craziest bunch of people in the world. and i do mean crazy. nuts. psycho. freakin head-over-heels. and thats just me, heehee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c130mathom Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 I'm trying to do this as quickly as possible because in the end I know it's going to take alot longer than anticipated. sometimes it's good to be associated with crazy people!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c130mathom Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 I'm thinking that if I go with an engine swap I'd like to go with a 6-cylinder. Anybody done this? If so, how and what were the results?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDirtyRue Posted August 27, 2004 Share Posted August 27, 2004 Welcome. You'll probably want to do an engine swap, swapping your EA series motor with an EJ series. Do a search for motor swaps or EA to EJ and just read up. There are a couple of threads that talk about what kind of power gains that are to be expected with the different modifications. *EDIT* Also, I'd edit the name of this thread. Change it to something a little more specific. That will get your thread looked at by the people who know the answers. Good luck, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c130mathom Posted August 27, 2004 Author Share Posted August 27, 2004 Good call!! Done! I hope I'll get some engine swap info from those that have gone through it. I could use any info as I'm new to all of this and I don't want to jump blindly. I'd like to only have to do it once--the right (best) way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Welcome. First, I'm wondering if the size tires and wheels you plan to put on will have clearance. I put a 3" Ozified kit in and 215/75/14's on and ended up haking to do some fender mods for clearance. You might check on that. 2nd, I believe Mudrat is working on a kit/adaptor that will allow you to put an EJ engine into your brat without too many headaches. Do a search and you should find some good info. Or PM Subarubrat. I believe he's done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c130mathom Posted August 28, 2004 Author Share Posted August 28, 2004 I too am going to lift the Brat (OZified 3"/2" kit) and was wondering what else it would take to mount the new wheels/tires. But, I'm prepared if I have to cut the fenders to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c130mathom Posted August 28, 2004 Author Share Posted August 28, 2004 Oh...and thanks for the info. Especially the possibility of there being a kit for an engine swap. I'll be doing lots of research here before I actually do any swapping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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