SubaruHarry Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I just picked up a 1985 xt turbo it has the ea82 engine in it but its running really bad I am sure its because the turbo is out. I want to get another turbo, maybe a bigger one? or a ported one? which turbos will bolt right up? I dont no much about these imports but I have tooken my 350 engine rebuild it and drop it back in, in my camaro. So how hard would it be to change out he turbo and stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 The turbos don't fail all that often, and so many other things could be causing the car to run badly. Before investing a fair amount of money in different turbo, custom piping and such, you might want to check the turbo. What type of symptoms are you having? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruHarry Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 the car has to be reved up to around 2400 rpm to take off then it wont go over 4500 rpm maybe it can also be the maf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruHarry Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 Oh, yeah and my turbo light, lights all the way up when i BEARLY push the gas, i am SURE the turbo doesent spool that fast:rolleyes: unless the sensor is out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 the car has to be reved up to around 2400 rpm to take off then it wont go over 4500 rpm maybe it can also be the maf? I would be checking spark plugs, ignition coil, distributor first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 Timing and then the catalitic conveter (cat). Seriously consider getting a manual for it, even a Chiltons is better than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 I would be checking spark plugs, ignition coil, distributor first. Ditto times 10. Sub-par ignition parts can cause a world of weird problems, especially in the turbos. And setting timing is non-obvious (requires connecting a special set of connectors to tell the engine computer to sit still and accept a change), so the ignition-timing often gets misset. Another possibility is if someone recently changed the valve timing belts, they might have done a poor job. But first make sure the ignition is in order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruHarry Posted September 5, 2005 Author Share Posted September 5, 2005 ok guys, I will replace the plugs,wires and coil. Can I just take the converter off and replace it with a straight pipe? WIll it hurt anything? I dont have to worry bout emissions either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 de catting it shouldnt hurt anything but the environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthWet Posted September 5, 2005 Share Posted September 5, 2005 ok guys, I will replace the plugs,wires and coil... The coil might be a bit of overkill until you find if just normal tuneup parts fix the problem. NGK sparkplugs are the standard recommendation here. If you are replacing the cap and rotor (and you should), you might want to take them with you as examples, as computerized parts systems have ... umm... "issues" with finding the correct parts for 85-89 (?) Subarus. Your XT might be immune to the confusion, as it is just different enough that most computerized systems have them as separate listings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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