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by L-Rex
Thu Nov 29, 2018 6:53 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Buyers remorse, need inspiration!
Replies: 36
Views: 20971

Re: Buyers remorse, need inspiration!

And an EA81 would be an upgrade in the L series over the EA82... bullet proof without the rubber bands to run the cams ;) An even better upgrade would be the Diesel. No rubber bands, awesome ECU remap potential, and mind-numbing torque off idle. When they come down in price, I might look at sandwic...
by L-Rex
Thu Nov 29, 2018 6:44 am
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: L series clock help (RX turbo)
Replies: 27
Views: 11670

Re: L series clock help (RX turbo)

pitrack_1 wrote:
Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:30 am
I'd just like to point out 11.75 years is an awful long time to wait for a reply (and one of, if not the, longest I've seen on a forum anywhere)! :lol:
I don't believe in rushing things...
by L-Rex
Tue Nov 27, 2018 1:07 pm
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: L series clock help (RX turbo)
Replies: 27
Views: 11670

Re: L series clock help (RX turbo)

FYI, the resistor value is 750 Ohm, 2W.
by L-Rex
Tue Nov 27, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: Dash wiring guide (Tach and VSS), for tacho dash conversion.
Replies: 3
Views: 4210

Re: Dash wiring guide (Tach and VSS), for tacho dash conversion.

Hi all, finally got around to finishing the dash pinout mapping.

Original post has been modified to include completed pinouts.
by L-Rex
Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:49 am
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 30628

Re: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon

I've never seen anyone use 3 factory pieces for the gearbox crossmember. Looks really neat! Cheers, I like to use as much of the factory gear as possible. Plus, powdercoat makes everything look nice. From past experience, I know that the powdercoating bill for this build will exceed the purchase pr...
by L-Rex
Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:43 am
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 30628

Re: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon

You'll need the front section of your L series tailshaft shortened by about 70mm at a tailshaft specialist workshop. If you can afford it, recommend getting the uni joints all replaced with proper greasable ones. The last one I had done, they basically made me an entire brand new tailshaft and only...
by L-Rex
Sat Nov 24, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: AndrewT
Topic: Monsterwagon 2.0
Replies: 40
Views: 36854

Re: Monsterwagon 2.0

AndrewT wrote:
Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:25 pm
I guess it's time to supercharge the EZ30R L series.
Subscribed :lol:
by L-Rex
Sat Nov 17, 2018 9:20 am
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 30628

Re: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon

El_Freddo wrote:
Sat Nov 17, 2018 8:15 am
👍 Good work once again!

The manual tail shaft front piece will be too long IIRC.

You will need a custom piece in here for sure ;)
Thanks for the info, save me pulling the shaft out 8)
by L-Rex
Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:05 am
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 30628

Re: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon

Got a fair bit done over the last 2 weeks, the major part being the mounting cradle for the gearbox. As I have a selection of parts available, I decided to go with a modified manual front crossmember, a modified rear automatic crossmember, and the EJ centre mount. The manual front crossmember only r...
by L-Rex
Tue Oct 30, 2018 4:16 am
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 30628

Re: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon

What needed to be modified on the chassis rail to fit the EJ25 turbo? I thought all EJ turbo engines fitted in the L series without any issues?? No mods required, I just had the crossmember sandblasted and powdercoated, as it looked a bit shabby. Also helps to keep it clean when the rocker covers i...
by L-Rex
Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:32 am
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 30628

Re: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon

Got a bit more done over last weekend; Shiny powdercoated engine crossmember; http://imghostr.net/images/2018/10/29/16be121ab7376008e508ac70493fbaab.jpg Worked out the fitting of the MR2 radiator; Drilled some holes with a holesaw to suit the new rubber mounts (they got painted after this photo); ht...
by L-Rex
Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:32 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Advice needed
Replies: 17
Views: 6848

Re: Advice needed

For my money, you can't go past the L if you are into modifying stuff. It helps to have space to keep at least 1 spare car, as parts for these are starting to get a bit hard to get (I have 1 complete spare car, plus all the parts from a stripped wagon inside it, plus a garage full of stuff :lol: ). ...
by L-Rex
Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:19 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Buyers remorse, need inspiration!
Replies: 36
Views: 20971

Re: Buyers remorse, need inspiration!

The Hitachi carbs are well known for being shite. I do have a good spare that came off a running car, with all the solenoids working. Come and pick it up, you are welcome to it. I also have an EA82, with 150K on it, that was running well when I pulled it out. Once again, come and pick it up, and it'...
by L-Rex
Mon Oct 22, 2018 5:57 am
Forum: Contact a Moderator
Topic: Spam/other alerts
Replies: 93
Views: 92443

Re: Spam/other alerts

Yeah, I'm happy to volunteer my services as a Mod to keep that sort of gear of this valuable forum.
by L-Rex
Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:19 am
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: Electrical gremlins
Replies: 2
Views: 2254

Re: Electrical gremlins

From memory, its the solenoid for the fuel return, or the bowl vent.

I have a spare if you need it.
by L-Rex
Mon Oct 08, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: Dash wiring guide (Tach and VSS), for tacho dash conversion.
Replies: 3
Views: 4210

Dash wiring guide (Tach and VSS), for tacho dash conversion.

With the help of my multimeter, a 12V power supply, some bench space, and the suggestions of other members, I have started to definitively map out the 4-gauge tacho dash, and the standard non-tacho dash. First of all the tacho wiring pin; This is the PCB trace for the Tacho, marked "TA"; http://imgh...
by L-Rex
Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: Electrical, Wiring and Lighting
Topic: L-Series VSS signal MPFI
Replies: 2
Views: 3075

L-Series VSS signal MPFI

Hi all,

Does anyone have a wiring diagram showing the pinouts from the MPFI dash?

I'm looking to pick up the VSS signal from the reed switch...
by L-Rex
Tue Sep 25, 2018 1:54 am
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 30628

Re: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon

The first thing I'm going to suggest is to redo the brake lines for the rear. You've attached a hardline to a movable part (the caliper). The original line fitted to the backing plate of the drum which was fixed. It's not much of a movement, but over time that will flex and fatigue. Do you want you...
by L-Rex
Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:39 am
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 30628

Re: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon

@L-Rex - can you explain what you did to the diff? I'm guessing you swapped out the diff centre to use the factory L diff stubs. Correct? Cheers Bennie Basically, it's a WRX diff, with the tophat out of the L-Series. I fitted the WRX crownwheel on to the L-series tophat. This allows the use of the ...
by L-Rex
Fri Sep 21, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: Fitting EJ motors to MY & L series models
Topic: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon
Replies: 41
Views: 30628

Re: WRX EJ20 Turbo into L-Series Wagon

I passed my RX Turbo sedan (converted the EJ20 turbo and matching awd gbox) over WA Pits with stock standard brakes (new rotors on the front, good condition ones at rear). But much easier I guess because of: 1) WA pits are very easy to pass 2) The car was already factory "turbo" My whole brake setu...

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