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carby and exhaust questions

Post by Subarubrumbyfan1991 » Fri Jan 06, 2012 8:19 pm

i have a 1.8L bog standard brumby and i was wondering, what would be the best carby and exhaust combo, as i would like a touch more low end speed and i really really would love to be able to stay at a constant speed up hills on the highway, and i love the brumby exhaust note, so i would love for it to come out noticable but not massively loud :) any one have some suggestions on the best combinations to use?

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Post by El_Freddo » Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:16 pm

Do a search for the weber conversion, relatively cheap (unless looking on fleabay!) and easy to do.

Exhaust, most I've heard go for a 2 inch exhaust, usually cat back because it's cheaper and you really can't get much more performance from the stock extractors anyway. Throw in a hotdog in the middle and what ever muffler choice out the back for the loudness you're after - the exhaust shop might have the setup you want if you talk to them first, this is how I did mine on the L series after the EJ went in. Stoked!

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Post by TOONGA » Sat Jan 07, 2012 3:35 pm

both of these documents on fitting webers to EA81s were available as web sites, one is now gone, not sure about the other.

Have a nice read :)

https://www.rapidshare.com/files/133833 ... GAV_32.doc

https://www.rapidshare.com/files/369304 ... tation.doc

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Post by RSR 555 » Sat Jan 07, 2012 5:17 pm

Standard EA81 engines have plenty of power for the weight of a Brumby. I'd be checking things like compression, timing, fuel, etc.. If these things aren't within spec then no point putting new carby or exhaust on.
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Post by revmax » Sat Jan 07, 2012 6:55 pm

Carby. Webber 32/36 easily the best Carb. Haven't fitted one to my Brum but had one on a 1800 datto ute and only paid $50 for the carb (wish that would happen now).
Can't coment on the exhaust caues I don't have any practical experience. except the Brum with the long hotdog and 41mm outlet goes harder than the one with the resonator and 38mm outlet.

Some things that can be done to the engine which are normal service type things
Valve clearances set to minum
ignition timing set to 8deg BTDC with electronic dizzy
98 octane fuel to suit the timing. (oh here we go the great 98 debate) Don't care what yas say 98 is the go and it works for me every time.
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"B2" wrecked and crushed
"B3" 89 Bush Bashing Brumby (BeeRumBee) Kept a Bucca
"B4" 89 Black Brumby (wam balam ) Kept at Kempsey
"B5" 92 Brumby (sold it)
"B6" 88 Beige Brumby
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Post by Brumby Kid » Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:13 pm

What about the Weber 38 carby?
Where is a good place to buy a weber? (apart from fleabay).

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Post by revmax » Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:18 pm

The weber 38/38 is not efficient as both barrels open at the same time.
Think it was designed for the 6cyl 4.1L motors and not realy suited for the smaller motors.
Good question Cam. Where does one buy a 32/36 at an affordable price
"THE BRUMBY ! , Your not taking the Brumby I just dry cleaned the mud flaps."
Current
00 Outback with class, SOHC EJ25 auto 240,068ks
"B1" 90 Brumby with character 271,800K EA81 (But soon 5speed,103,000k EJ202)
"B2" wrecked and crushed
"B3" 89 Bush Bashing Brumby (BeeRumBee) Kept a Bucca
"B4" 89 Black Brumby (wam balam ) Kept at Kempsey
"B5" 92 Brumby (sold it)
"B6" 88 Beige Brumby
"W1" 83 wagon 308,000 AC and alot of rust repairs. (Wanda)
Brumby Trailer (Sulky)
LUV THAT BRUM !
RevMax Hobbies

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Post by TOONGA » Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:26 pm

revmax wrote:The weber 38/38 is not efficient as both barrels open at the same time.
Think it was designed for the 6cyl 4.1L motors and not realy suited for the smaller motors.
Good question Cam. Where does one buy a 32/36 at an affordable price
no the weber 38/38 is a racing carby specifically designed for Italian 4 cylinder motors, the 34 adm is the carby from the 4.1 l ford motor.

Do you want a working 32/36 carby or one that needs rebuilding?

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Post by revmax » Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:50 pm

Thanks for the corection TOONGA.
Cam asked first. I would like send option please.
edit Josh asked first I suppoese. I'll stand in line.
"THE BRUMBY ! , Your not taking the Brumby I just dry cleaned the mud flaps."
Current
00 Outback with class, SOHC EJ25 auto 240,068ks
"B1" 90 Brumby with character 271,800K EA81 (But soon 5speed,103,000k EJ202)
"B2" wrecked and crushed
"B3" 89 Bush Bashing Brumby (BeeRumBee) Kept a Bucca
"B4" 89 Black Brumby (wam balam ) Kept at Kempsey
"B5" 92 Brumby (sold it)
"B6" 88 Beige Brumby
"W1" 83 wagon 308,000 AC and alot of rust repairs. (Wanda)
Brumby Trailer (Sulky)
LUV THAT BRUM !
RevMax Hobbies

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Post by Brumby Kid » Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:02 pm

PM Sent :)
When life gives you a corner, drop a gear, pitch, and stomp the loud pedal
Bianca: 1991 Subaru Brumby
My First / Project car

EA81 Rebuilt by Tony Knight from knight Engines
2" body lift
25" 185r14 Yokahama Delivery Star, light truck tyres
2" Sports exhaust
Rear Aguip step/bar
Liberty seats
"Bianca"
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Post by TOONGA » Sat Jan 07, 2012 8:15 pm

with a "working weber" I meant brand new like these from the USA

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw ... 513&_pgn=4

as for the one I have...

it is a 32/36 that doesn't have a choke assembly on it, but has the butterflys, has been stored in several plastic bags since it was last used and is an original Italian weber. it was working when it came off the motor, but it would need a kit put through it ( might get away with not kitting it)

it owes me 100 dollars before postage, not sure what postage would be.

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Post by Subarubrumbyfan1991 » Tue Jan 17, 2012 8:37 pm

im not after anything yet as i need another car to use in the meantime, i would like to do the whole lot in one hit, the lift, new rubber, new seals, exhaust and carby :) though would you find a 32/36 carby? for a decent price and reliable :)
My brumby :) 91 is amazing, first car and no doubt gonna be my last :D
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
future plans include 2" lift
14" rims
a/t's
respray
race seats
roll bar
decent spotties
LED lighting inside
Webber carby
extractors with 2 1/2" straight through exhaust
few more ideas but dont want to bore everyone lol

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