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by John1
Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:58 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

So I should not be limiting myself to just AWD then... What section of the board would I find this under? John, one thing to consider is that in the FWD to AWD swap, besides the main pieces such as driveline, awd tranny, rear axles: you'll need a bunch of misc parts that always pop up on any kind o...
by John1
Sat Jan 09, 2010 7:57 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

mike-tracy wrote:Not only can it be done, but it is also well documented on the site!
So I should not be limiting myself to just AWD then...
What section of the board would I find this under?
by John1
Sat Jan 09, 2010 7:13 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

Ok, this might be extremely dumb:
Has anyone done an AWD conversion from their FWD Subaru?
Is it a bolt on affair, or not possible at all?
by John1
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:43 am
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: Hi there everyone! Couldn't find a welcome forum so...
Replies: 8
Views: 1349

Good luck with that Volvo in the back ground.
I have had 2 850's.
One 855 LPT, and my current 854 T5.
Nice and quick cars, in turbo form, but too high maintenance for me anymore.
by John1
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: Picture and Multimedia Gallery
Topic: New member, 1990 Legacy wagon
Replies: 4
Views: 965

You want to lift and slam the same car?
by John1
Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:16 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

mike-tracy wrote:Hey John, here's the SAE tech document for the 1st generation EJ motor. I wasn't able to find what EJ stood for but it's a very technical, interesting document nonetheless.

Mike
What document?
Is there a link somewhere in a sticky?
by John1
Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:42 pm
Forum: Parts Shed
Topic: FS: 1994 Legacy Ti
Replies: 30
Views: 4746

I'm sorry I am not familiar with your Legacy.
Is it FWD or AWD?
by John1
Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:23 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

Definitely some good info on engine coding. I guess I will never know what "EJ" stands for. But as far as the rest of the coding goes, it seems fairly simple with a bit of memorization. Most earlier Imprezas I've seen are fwd. Did he know you were driving 2 hours? I had a guy in Detroit wi...
by John1
Wed Jan 06, 2010 7:29 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

So how do the engine codes work in these cars? For instance in my Volvo, my engine code was B5234T, meaning 5 cylinders, 2.3 liters of displacement, 4 valves per cylinder, and factory turbocharged (T). And, as far as wiring goes, that is the least of my worries. I get a kick out of wiring, however, ...
by John1
Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:25 pm
Forum: Suspension
Topic: Ground Control coilover sleeve info
Replies: 11
Views: 4005

Those springs are from Ground Control as well?

Did you look into just using the sleeve and adjustment nut from Ground Control, while using a different manufacturer's spring?
by John1
Tue Jan 05, 2010 2:07 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

evolutionmovement wrote:Yes.
Seriously?
That is so awesome!

What about transmissions?
by John1
Tue Jan 05, 2010 7:56 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

Honestly, my biggest complaint to be had on a car is reliability. If a car is not going to be reliable, I could care less how much power it makes. I drive pretty slow for the majority of the time, mostly because I lower all my cars, and would rather someone have quite a bit of time to check out my c...
by John1
Tue Jan 05, 2010 3:47 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

Hello welcome!! To verify if a Subaru is AWD when you go look at one just stick your head under the rear and look for a differential, driveshaft, and axles :) That simple! Haha, yea I know that :wink: I was more so asking if there was a way to tell strictly by engine bay pictures. It is a little de...
by John1
Mon Jan 04, 2010 7:47 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Looking into getting a Subaru..
Replies: 35
Views: 3123

Looking into getting a Subaru..

Hello everyone, my name is John. I am new to the Subaru world, but not entirely to cars. I am a half decent mechanic, having owned a few Volvo 850 turbo's in the past 3 years. They are nice, quick, and comfortable, but as far as reliability, I might as well had just bought a Chrysler product.. So I ...
by John1
Mon Jan 04, 2010 6:32 am
Forum: Parts Shed
Topic: testing waters PA: 1994 SW
Replies: 26
Views: 3060

Where in PA are you?
Email me at johnhirsch9@gmail.com