Hey, does anyone mess around with the Brats anymore.
Any interesting engine swaps to replace the 1.8 N/A slug ?
Maybe a 2.5 Turbo or something... :devil:

http://www.rigoliracing.com.au/brumby_dave.html

Do a search in the members gallery... there's a Brat w/ a v8 swap somewhere. I wish my home internet connection was fast enough for me to find it for you. :(

Also.... you may want to check out the USMB (http://www.usmb.net). They're always cooking something up with old-skool Scoobies.

Edit: BTW ( That ^ is a link ;) ) and... by v8 I meant version 8, not v8 as in 8 cylinders) Hope I don't sound condesending in case you already knew that. :x

http://www.rigoliracing.com.au/brumby_dave.html
That guy did some awesome work, and 10 sec. to boot !
I thought about making mine rwd and taking a fi 2.8 v6 & trans
out of an '85 or so Camaro. I think the narrow 2.8 would fit nicely,
and would be relatively easy to mod. A newer 3.4 would fit
just as well. Has anyone tried a 2.5 turbo engine in a brat yet ?
Does it bolt in ? The wiring would have to be completely redone
in any case,but its doable.

I have a 87 Brat do go to usmb and look up mudrat he sells a kit. Please no GM engines. :eek:

I have a 87 Brat do go to usmb and look up mudrat he sells a kit. Please no GM engines. :eek:
Could you post a link ?
I was only considdering the 2.8 or 3.4 liter GM drivetrain because of the smaller size of the 60 degree V6, and the fuel injection. It would make for some super easy and relatively cheap mods... :banana:

www.ultimatesubaru.net/forum

www.ultimatesubaru.net/forum
Thanks. Now we're talking ! :banana:
STI Brat ! (http://www.ultimatesubaru.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28583)

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