bgd73 Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I got restless and just did it. I got in my car (93 loyale 5spd) and drove and drove and drove. somewhere between 23 and 24 hours drive time, a 2hr nap and refuels. summary: start: brewer, me passed through new hampshire by the coast massachussetts connecticut waved to rhode Island went thru the big apple over the gw bridge (what a freakin mad house) went thru the whole length of new jersey, to the south cut across to philedalphia , pa took the pocono mountains road (476) north into new york, for yet more hills, the longest upgrade I could think of, that lasted many miles. went through northern new hampshire heading east after vermont through the best they both had for hills and finally made it home after every touristy mountain trail the northeast could offer nearly non-stop.over 1300 miles in 24 hours. the little buggy had not one problem except for the bent wheel, I bent. 153k miles and 1 quart of oil and "almost" an overheat due to a mod I did at spfi-- of course almost doesnt count . In places where defense and 80mph on your bumper is quite threatining in a car that isn't enough-- this car proved otherwise, much more than enough.fuel mileage was incredible, averaged over mid 30's.If it was oem running , I wouldn't have bothered. My hacking has proved itself. Common sense hacking prevailed with this common sense engine/drivetrain.it is the reason I really wanted to drive and drive through this tough test, and it passed with great results. long live the little ea82! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefaRu Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 long live the little ea82! Good story! Been through 16 states in 10 years with mine. Recently made a job change requiring travel. Since Sept 16 2005, I've been from Colorado to New Orleans, to San Jose, Ca, to Indianapolis & back. Only problem was a U joint from a sketchy driveshaft install. And that only happened 'cause a lube place on the road didn't lube it, and........ I was pulling a car camper from Vegas & through all the Rockies to Denver -- U joint failed before the final pass. What a tank, and long live the......well, mine has a 2.2 in it. But I have a soft spot for the Beefaru. --E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgd73 Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 there are several reasons the ea82 needs a modern attention. I truly believe there could be one small boxer doing all the bigger engine chores. I keep proving it to myself, with what little i can do to make it better 1. they didn't maximize its capability -- the amount of miles you can rack up on an ea82 proves the easy breathing lifeubaru gave it 2. mistakes with egr, and exhaust system. 3. the intake is very smart -- its size and how it does with fuel/air for torque, response on the spfi. 4.it doesn't need high rpms, just needs taller gears to match (2wd) I'm not at all enthused by the big ones. 1.8 liter is big for a four already. I heard and saw the bigger ones-- there is just something way too big, and they aren't encapsulating it like the ea82 did.they randomize power like a woman's mood swings-- all while advertising something bigger is better. like the discipline of a teen ager who wants fast with no knowledge but hype , noise, and a circus act. the day I get a big boxer is the day I pay next to nothing for it. different weather on that 2.2 litre would have the same chore done without replacing u-joint:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertsubaru Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I traval up 476 from lehighton PA to pocono mountain pa every day at speeds up to 80 in fith gear at 4000 rpms. Get like 33 mpg and can pass people, with out down shifting. I have stock engine with holley 5200 carb no cat or emisions stock muffler. This little engine just loves to cruse at 75. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgd73 Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 I traval up 476 from lehighton PA to pocono mountain pa every day at speeds up to 80 in fith gear at 4000 rpms. Get like 33 mpg and can pass people, with out down shifting. I have stock engine with holley 5200 carb no cat or emisions stock muffler. This little engine just loves to cruse at 75. I really like that ride, up to binghamton, went east to albany on a I-88 rally cars wouldn't have even liked it (very very bumpy) I thought I jumped the car a few times at 80! mine loves the 80mph range as well -- it is actually 77-80 on mine due to the tires height. my 2wd loves the taller tires @ 3500 rpm. I am going to step it up again to even taller tires, after the way it handled all the hills/throttle response. I was in my humble glory all by myself out there, on 476 north in pa, when out of nowhere a 5 series black beamer (bmw) passed me doing at least 100 mph @ 5 am when I was still wakin up.The sound of the breeze and realizing I was doing 80 when it went by me was better than a cup of coffee . Empty roads can play on your concept of speed limit after 100 miles straight.It was the only time I regretted my little subes top end cruising speed. I realistically can't complain tho.... I finally got all receipts in bank statement for fuel: 4 stops at half tank filler ups for a total of 29.67 gallons the entire trip, putting fuel consumption at 46.17 mpg and a total miles over estimated at 1360. Incredible. I was by no means light on the throttle the entire trip. I was impressed enough to go get some expensive paint and really do something good for this car once junked.Can't wait to see how it turns out in 2 weeks or so. This free car gave a phenomanol return with my cheap investment, and it isn't even done yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azsubaru Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 My hacking has proved itself. Common sense hacking prevailed with this common sense engine/drivetrain.it Great story! Can you elaborate a little on which hacks you credit for the performance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgd73 Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 I summed up most of it here: http://93loyale.50megs.com the greatest improvements were exhaust, egr, and intake (spfi as well) The intake bellows with a bit more response than oem. Just right to maintain incredible fuel mileage.It feels like gears are too low if that helps describe it a bit more.High rpms @ 155k miles doesn't seem realistic, so I am leaving the "tiny" spfi setup alone.I really recommend unique changes from oem, especially egr and tiny muffler (if it is the 1.75 inch version). had fun with it, never took it too seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrixops Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 That is a great write up on your website. I am very impressed with the fuel economy you have been able to get out of the vehicle. This sort of makes you wonder how "hard" the manufacturers are trying to improve fuel economy on new cars. I may try some of this on my carbed ea81...well atleast the exhaust part. matrixops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertsubaru Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I really like that ride, up to binghamton, went east to albany on a I-88 rally cars wouldn't have even liked it (very very bumpy) I thought I jumped the car a few times at 80! mine loves the 80mph range as well -- it is actually 77-80 on mine due to the tires height. my 2wd loves the taller tires @ 3500 rpm. I am going to step it up again to even taller tires, after the way it handled all the hills/throttle response. I was in my humble glory all by myself out there, on 476 north in pa, when out of nowhere a 5 series black beamer (bmw) passed me doing at least 100 mph @ 5 am when I was still wakin up.The sound of the breeze and realizing I was doing 80 when it went by me was better than a cup of coffee . Empty roads can play on your concept of speed limit after 100 miles straight.It was the only time I regretted my little subes top end cruising speed. I realistically can't complain tho.... I finally got all receipts in bank statement for fuel: 4 stops at half tank filler ups for a total of 29.67 gallons the entire trip, putting fuel consumption at 46.17 mpg and a total miles over estimated at 1360. Incredible. I was by no means light on the throttle the entire trip. I was impressed enough to go get some expensive paint and really do something good for this car once junked.Can't wait to see how it turns out in 2 weeks or so. This free car gave a phenomanol return with my cheap investment, and it isn't even done yet... Found out today that if they wan't to they can give you a ticket for speeding at the toll booth. They just look at the time on the card see what time it is when you get off. They know it should take longer then 15 minutes to go 20 miles. Gave me a warning today!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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