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by spike
Fri Dec 23, 2011 5:31 pm
Forum: Engine, Gearbox and Diff
Topic: EA81 Medium Rebuild
Replies: 11
Views: 6825

Ok so im planning a medium rebuild / 300 000k freshen up, of my EA81, and im trying to work out what to do. I'm not really keen on the whole Franken Motor idea. franken motors are based on EJ anyway. id also get the radiator rodded and flushed. Rebuild/replace oil and water pump. if you dont want t...
by spike
Sun Dec 18, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: new project.. not a subi
Replies: 14
Views: 3420

rover V8
im playing with one in an MGB, goes well
by spike
Thu Dec 15, 2011 6:53 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: Aftermarket Thermo Fans and wiring .
Replies: 20
Views: 10181

nah its right tweety, i was just taking a dig and giving people another option.
AU (i think) are the ones to get, theyre curved and all that jazz that the good Davis Craig ones are.
most people who use them buy new ones at i think 110 or so, but U pull it sells all fans at 20$ so two are 40.
by spike
Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:57 am
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: Aftermarket Thermo Fans and wiring .
Replies: 20
Views: 10181

both units were found at autobarn. about $180 for the two but well worth it. I bought 2 davies craig thermo fans from TUFFCARPARTS for $170 each- cheap and 100%perfect. CHEAP?!?! my budget for the rally car is limited at a grand for the year, including entry fees. AU thermo fans 40$ from U pull it,...
by spike
Sun Dec 11, 2011 7:13 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Which dual core(s) will fit in a 93 L Series?
Replies: 42
Views: 8707

yes there are differences between race and road but id still believe it about the aeration because think of what will happen if we dont, better safe than sorry
by spike
Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:46 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Which dual core(s) will fit in a 93 L Series?
Replies: 42
Views: 8707

sorry the flow and pressure was just what ive been told around the traps the one about aeration was Colin Chapmans SURVIVAL RULES (YOURS AND THE DRIVERS) 1. The keywords are elegant simplicity. Each part doing three jobs at least. 2. The objective is to win the race. Remember, the car has to finish ...
by spike
Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Which dual core(s) will fit in a 93 L Series?
Replies: 42
Views: 8707

another note on discos post, yeah when they came out they were ok.
get it flushed/rodded and go from there or get a new stardard one and make sure all your fans and stuff work
by spike
Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Which dual core(s) will fit in a 93 L Series?
Replies: 42
Views: 8707

[quote="discopotato03"]Oil coolers only ever reduce oil flow if the plumbing is too small and or the core is too small . Please tell me how an oil cooler introduces air into the oil - aside from the inlet and outlet they are a sealed unit . QUOTE] i guess im not able to answer the second question, i...
by spike
Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Which dual core(s) will fit in a 93 L Series?
Replies: 42
Views: 8707

Oil coolers only ever reduce oil flow if the plumbing is too small and or the core is too small . Please tell me how an oil cooler introduces air into the oil - aside from the inlet and outlet they are a sealed unit . im not really able to answer that question, its just what ive known. Colin chapma...
by spike
Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:02 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Which dual core(s) will fit in a 93 L Series?
Replies: 42
Views: 8707

ill throw my 2 cents in i like the idea of a dual core, simple because it in creases the amount of water the system can hold. Ali is the way to go, i dont know many people still using copper in anything. Oil coolers are deffinatly a plus, first thing you should do if you think its getting hot, howev...
by spike
Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:11 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Subarus flat 12 engine in a Caspita !
Replies: 14
Views: 4245

Yeah we should make one. Get a Vortex and take the back seats out. Mount an EJ20G in the boot with a 5sp AWD mounted backwards between the rear wheels, turn the front diff around so it spins backwards and do the same to the rear diff and mount it between the front wheels. Simple! disable the rear d...
by spike
Fri Nov 11, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: Maths question
Replies: 32
Views: 6706

hehe, you guys help me with the car and i will help you with the maths :p it is 41. multiplication takes priority over addition (at least thats the best way i can think to explain it, and for simple stuff like that you can base it off bimdas) unless the brackets indicate otherwise. any off you guys...
by spike
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: question for the welding gurus
Replies: 15
Views: 5198

TIG and fusion FTW =P
by spike
Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:21 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: question for the welding gurus
Replies: 15
Views: 5198

it would be a good idea to google all this?

there are lots of little tips ive been given, then forgotten cause Im not allowed to play with stick.............
by spike
Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: Open Slather
Topic: stupidly large signatures
Replies: 32
Views: 5952

the height of the sigs dont really bother me, its the width that does.
it makes the browser give me a slide bar and to text to follow.
by spike
Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: random EA information needed
Replies: 33
Views: 6265

cheers disco

was it you playing around with restrictor sizes to get different flows?
by spike
Tue Oct 25, 2011 6:57 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: history of Subaru in Oz book ebay $52
Replies: 16
Views: 2747

i got that book ages ago =P
found it in bathurst for 2 bucks
by spike
Mon Oct 24, 2011 6:51 pm
Forum: Videos
Topic: Brumby gets stripped and rolled for crushing
Replies: 10
Views: 4224

in sa that cars worth 3500...............
by spike
Mon Oct 24, 2011 10:56 am
Forum: Suspension - shocks, springs and upgrades
Topic: Strut lifting, need suppliers
Replies: 11
Views: 4086

nothing wrong with plastic, most ARB body lifts are plastic now.

there is an american mob but i cant remember who they were =/ i found them on OZfoz.com
by spike
Mon Oct 24, 2011 8:45 am
Forum: Conversions, Modifications and Performance Upgrades
Topic: random EA information needed
Replies: 33
Views: 6265

ok bit of a bump carbies and sizes whats the original size of the standard single carby? how big have people gone? and sources? cars that have carbies that are about the right size TURBOS something i've tried to steer clear of just a little so far. what sizes came out? all one size or did they updat...

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