randomizer Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 So I got my 5spd d/r from pull apart today. Now I just got to do the conversion and put it in. There are serveral ea82 wagons in PAP right now. If any one is interested there was a 2wd with a really nice dual color (red and gray) interior. I did have one question though. Do I need the ea82 drive shaft or will the ea81 shaft fit with the ea82 tranny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 How is the stock of ea81s? Is the turbo coupe still there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Carb Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 no turbo coup, theres 2 80 sub's a hatch back, and a wagon, both 4spd 4wd... and a 4spd frount wheel drive hatch back, looks 81... and some 83 or 84 wagon. None of them are in any decent shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Carb Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I believe the 2 shaft drive line will work as long as you weld in the middle mount. But the single drive shaft has to be custom made? correct me if I'm wrong. So I got my 5spd d/r from pull apart today. Now I just got to do the conversion and put it in. There are serveral ea82 wagons in PAP right now. If any one is interested there was a 2wd with a really nice dual color (red and gray) interior. I did have one question though. Do I need the ea82 drive shaft or will the ea81 shaft fit with the ea82 tranny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The two peice driveshaft will be the right length if you weld in the carrier bearing. I had a custom shaft made so I wouldn't have to deal with welding, incase it is off at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Carb Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 yeah, thats what I thought it was too, If It was me, I'd go with the custom drive shaft... seems more of a relaible sure way of doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 yeah, thats what I thought it was too, If It was me, I'd go with the custom drive shaft... seems more of a relaible sure way of doing it. I agree. Less complexity=less breakage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomizer Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 How much is it to get the custom shafts again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Depends on the driveline shop. One piece driveline should cost less than $200. Check with bratsrus1 for a quality shop that has already made a few for the 4spd to 5spd conversion in the Brat. How much is it to get the custom shafts again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 Another issue with the 5 speed conversion is the hanger for the exhaust has changed location slightly. Don't just leave it hanging in the center since this produces a resonance at 2800 rpm that is quite annoying (trust me, I've been there). Fab up a support for the center of the exhaust line that matches the original as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrach Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 You have a choice for which flywheel to use with the 5spd conversion. Either the original 4 speed flywheel with a 5 speed clutchdisk (spline count is different on the 5 speed d/r) or go with the 5 speed flywheel. There's another issue with the clutch disk; check with bratsrus1 for details. Depends on whether you want a lighter flywheel (4 spd original) which will rev quicker or the heavier 5 spd version which will offer better low end torque. I know bratsrus1 prefers the 4 spd flywheel and I have the 5 spd flywheel. With the 5 spd flywheel, the mounting holes to the crank are slightly larger; not a problem really since the flywheel will align itself slightly the first time you step on it. But anal soul that I am I wanted to find a bushing that would take up some of the potential play. After searching I finally found a solution at the local McLendon's hardware. They have a selection of 1 foot tubing in brass. I found a piece of brass tubing 13/32" outside diameter which fits perfectly into the flywheel mounting holes; inside diameter still clears the mounting bolt. I just need to cut it into 8 pieces about 1/2" long for the spacers I need. Update: Dremel tool cut the brass tubing perfectly. Couldn't cut it with a tubing cutter, brass is too soft to cut that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Carb Posted November 8, 2005 Share Posted November 8, 2005 I'm paying attention to this post as I want to do a 5spd conversion on the turbo coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomizer Posted November 8, 2005 Author Share Posted November 8, 2005 actually I am sticking with the 5speed fly because I am going to EJ as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Carb Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Heh heh, Oh yeah, I forgot about that.... mmmm EJ moters... You doing the 1.8 or the 2.2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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