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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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my 1987 Subaru Rx

this is my 1987 Subaru RX, It has a stock ea82t, i just threw a top mount on it, and a 2.5 inch cat back exhaust. I'm currently in the process of finding a cheap ej22 or ej25 turbo or non turbo to swap in. It's not the prettiest car ever, but it's unique and that's what i'm about. The car has 190K on the body and unknown miles on the newer engine. Compression in each cylinder ranges from 148 to 152, which is great for this engine, I was surprised.

If anyone has any advise on either modding the ea82 or swapping the ej, or even just some info about the RX i'd greatly appreciate it.

here are some before pictures, and after pictures, sorry the after pictures are with my phone

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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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hey on the last pic wtf is the **** right below the shifter next to the parking brake?
Old Aug 2, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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for the dual range, Hi and low gear box.
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Awesome, I have a soft spot for the 80's wedges. I always wanted an XT6.
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Saw it at thursdays meet, I like it
Old Aug 8, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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i think it's time to part ways with this beast i just need something newer...
Old Nov 23, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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well just got 'er back, now has a safc II waiting for install, fixed the major exhaust leak, soon will be 280z turbo injectors, with the safc hooked up and a complete 2.5 inch exhaust
Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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well, fuel pump just went out after the trek back from sacramento. I graduated on the 18th. Probably one of the best experiences of my life so far going there.
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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very cool but i think i like it better white with the stock hood and maybe a side or front mount ic.
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did you go to sac state??
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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yeah, I'm eventually going to go back to the stock hood, and go FMIC. Not really a fan of the scoop not fitting, plus it just looks like a pig with it..

But no i didn't go to sac state, I went to wyotech.
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