Well, if you want to keep your EA-81 engine, there's a few things you can do to it for more power. Port/polish heads, swap in some EA-82 SPFI pistons, have...
OK, so I have the option on an '85 BRAT, in pretty good shape, some rust (it came from Ohio) and bent panels (which I believe can be repaired by stripping...
hello all. i'd love to find a brat someday, but for now i'm pleased with my 84 ea81 4speed d/r 4wd hatchback. it has 5 as the sixth vin digit, so i'm told it...
besides obvious fuel system differences, what changes need to be made to an EA81 to accomodate an EA82's SPFI? new manifold, ecu, etc? will it all bolt up?...
... Havent checked, but this used to exist: Sube VIN number decoder. "The VIN should be 17 characters in length and not contain I, O, or Q. If it's less than...
Here's a link to a write-up done by GeneralDisorder, a Member of the USMB site. http://home.comcast.net/~trilinear/EA81_SPFI.html As I said in my previous...
From the car vin you are correct the engine should be a 1.8 liter, but in this case you need to work off the engine id number. From Chilton's the first...
I had a very similar problem with some of my EA 81's and ONLY with Hitachi Distributors. The top bushing is not lubricated and weart out, letting the 'star...
I was wondering if anyone has looked into using E85 in a newer or older Subaru. I'd love to put a WRX STI engine and drive train under my brat some day but...
While E85 might be a little cheaper it does not have the same energy density per unit of volume. In short you will experience a drop in fuel economy. If you ...
A WRX STI running on E85 would be cool. E85 does have a higher octane rating. It's advertised at 100-105. So, you could avoid paying for premium. You would...
... Ummm --- Everyone on list who read my above comments were no doubt shaking their heads and wondered what I was on whilst writing that. Many apologies, I...
i just checked the engine id and i must have made a typo. right below the cast EA81 it says 625893 in stamped numbers, not 6258983. i guess that could make a...
the local auto parts store sells replacement bushings in a few different styles. there's what they call upper/top hat bushings in .6270 and .6299 bore sizes...
Many years ago, my wife bought a 76 mazda pickup and the previous owners had just put in another engine. They told me that it was a replacement of what was in...
thanks for the dealership idea, i'll be calling them in the morning. about the dist - i got it apart and now i just need to know how to get the old bushings...
... - i got it apart and now i just need to know how to ... The bushings ought to be pressed-in. In that light, I have used a cheap adjustable puller with no...
EA81 Engine only came in one size 1.8 liter. the numbers you are refering to may indicate when this engine was originally manufactured. An EA81T has different...
Yeah there is less BTU value in the E85 but with the tax breaks and actually paying less than regular price instead of 20 cents more for premium for an STI...
Supposedly there are a few public E85 stations here, though I've never been to one. http://e85vehicles.com/e85-california.htm It is odd that California is...
i didn't get a chance to call the dealership today, the storm out here in cali is kickin our asses! i had to hammer bricks outta the driveway mowstrip to get...
Remember that ethanol can not be shipped by pipelines. It must be shipped by tankers until new chemically resistant pipelines are built. Any guesses how long ...
I live in Iowa, and E85 is 5% cheaper than normal fuel, but you get 20 % or WORSE mileage when you use it.., and less power, so no savings, it actually costs ...
All, The longest weber carby install that has been known to take place was nearly finished yesterday afternoon after I finally got around to installing a fuel...
i am looking for certain parts for my 84 brat that i am buying. the parts are: wiring harness drivers side tail light assembally fenders if anyone has these...
Do NOT buy that 1984 Brat! Never buy a vehicle with needs such as the above, regardless of what you feel is a low price. Always remember, it is not a LOW...
