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Hi fellas,

Im based in the UK, thinking of buyin a Brumby for a little project. One of me mates dads has offered a 67,000 mile (105,000kms) 1994 model to me for pennies. I also work next door to an EJ engine specialist, they also do most of the VW beetle EJ engine conversions around the country, so pretty handy really. Anyway, i just wondered if im being foolish thinking of doing it. Can they handle the power? Are the parts for them fairly easily available? Are there any parts like brakes/suspension/ seats that you can use off the other more performance orientated Subarus?

Im chuffed ive found this site with you guys, no one really knows about these cars/trucks over here.

All the best
Mark

Which EJ engine is it?
Nothing is foolish, its always a great project!
Cheers
AP

that age of Brumby with no rust and those sort of miles would still fetch close to A$6k here.

you can buy a kit off one of our members who manufactures an upgrade kit to EJ engine car brakes - bigger and discs and the 5 stud wheels if stopping ever becomes a problem.

Certainly they can handle the power, EJ engine into Brumby is incredibly common. It's best to back it up with good brakes and suspension - this goes without saying for any car getting a higher powered engine slotted in. Obviously depends on how much power your putting it, ie turbo or not.
Very good that you have an EJ engine conversion specialist so available, if they've done lots of VW conversions I'd say they would have done a few to older Suby's too.

Go for it and have fun!

AlpineRaven wrote:Which EJ engine is it?

Re-read his post....I don't think it has a EJ engine yet.

When you have the conversion done, upgrade to the 5speed, and you won't be able to get the grin off of your face. I have just had mine converted to an EJ22 with a 5speed part time box put in at the same time, and I am loving it.

your pretty lucky being able to get one with low k's every brumby i have seen even around that year model are pushing over 250,00 km

However, they are extremely reliable and great fun to drive - i don't think you will regret having the EJ engine at all