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Currently running 2" system with a strait through muffler about halfway down and 2" to the end.
I don't really like the muffler I have as it isn't as deep as what I have on tyhe hardtop. I'd prefer to run a 2 1/4" system with a hot dog in the middle and a straight through muffler at the back.

I did the head gaskets on the 83 Hardtop. Unfortunately I just couldn’t loosen the exhaust nuts off the heads so I had to leave them on

I looked at the EA82 jet sizes in the workshop manual and they are bigger. I haven't tried them yet, but I'm sure with a bigger exhaust and different air filter they'd make a big difference. I am currently looking at rejetting and or bigger carbs on my spare twin set.... Stay tuned.

Not a good idea to delete it as it helps bleed air out of the block, lets water bypass when the Thermostat is closed. Cold climate models had a Thermo Valve before the Tee piece into the heater hose. https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11037476_10152765367256453_7958970824490626537_n...

Pull your spark plugs out and see if one or more your cylinders have filled up with coolant, this would cause a hydraulic lock stopping the engine turning over. I bought this a few weeks ago http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SUBARU-VORTEX-X-T-2-DOOR-COUPE-8-85-/271770159645?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_t...

sublime wrote:You need the front 'skirt' panel too Willy, dual headlight version is straight without the round 'cut outs' of the single headlights.

I know mate, but I'm willing customise the existing rad support to accomodate them

This wagon has been for sale for a while. I haven't seen these headlights in Aus before, are they imported? http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/PsgAAOSw0e9U0-Ly/$_20.JPG http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mount-compass/cars-vans-utes/1984-subaru-other-wagon/1069905042 Round lights had a 1600 (EA71).

Quad headlights and a grill for a Fugly would be nice

The best Hitachi manual ever written is right here downloads.php?do=file&id=132

What carbie are you running? I'm guessing you're running a manual choke carby with no cable???

steptoe wrote:then, have read that VL Commodore ala Nissan injectors squirt a bit more, as do some 280Z's did with the fuel pipe tail type injector - no pics

Do VL injectors fit?

Bantum wrote:Yep - You could use a 'finger' ratchet I suppose, will be even harder to get any sort of torque wrench on it but ...

Something like one of these :



Cheers, Bantum ...

Fair enough, I've never had a problem with these nuts.

Bantum wrote:Yeah they are handy - I've got one of them in my set ...

However no manner of contorting will get a socket/spanner into that space on the inner drivers side if you got the plate mounted on wrong ...

Cheers, Bantum ...

Are we both talking about the the flanges that mate to the head?

Bantum wrote:One thing I have noticed - You'll need to make sure the end mounting plate is orientated correctly so you can get a socket set with extender on it without obstruction ...

Ciao, Bantum ...

That's what Uni joints or ring spanners are for

I have a question! Only dawned on me this week; how much harder is it to change the oil filter now with the long pipe running around the front of the engine? :rolleyes: I've never had any dramas changing the filter, you may dribble a bit of oil on the headers when the filter is off but thats the on...

Willy, I stole your idea. http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=230&pictureid=2292 1 3/4" headers. Stainless Steel 3 90° bends and one 45° bend. http://ausubaru.com.au/picture.php?albumid=230&pictureid=2293 And 2" cat back. 2 60° bends and 2 90° bends to complete the exhaust. Looking good Mate...

Found this : http://auctions.c.yimg.jp/img317.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/users/4/8/4/1/la_voiturette-img600x450-1423031778qp7zzn24538.jpg Want to get it Willy ? ( Will wave the finders fee for a share, although it probably sell in the high $10,000 Aus ) Cheers, Bantum ... Currently 8 bids $11,216 deliver...

This is it.

I can't remember the name but Repco sell a multifit one fror around $15, I bought one last year.

I think you'll find your answers in the thread in the link below

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