subaru justy

2.5_wrs · 10-05-2010, 07:52 PM

hey looking into buying a subaru justy one i found had a siezed motor.

how hard would it be to find a justy motor and how much would they cost?

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silver_echo · 10-05-2010, 08:11 PM

just do an sti swap into the justy...

juSTI FTW

2.5_wrs · 10-06-2010, 02:01 AM

i might just rebuild my 2.5rs motor an put it into it if i get it

TurboneX · 10-07-2010, 02:30 PM

http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/1987510901.html

Jonathan · 10-09-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2.5_wrs

Hey, I am looking into buying a Subaru Justy. The one I found had a seized motor.

How hard would it be to find a Justy motor and how much would they cost?

I don't really know. My understanding is that the 1200 cc in-line three-cylinder Justy motor was a Suzuki designed and built unit that was also used in the Suzuki built GEO Metro ? One would think that the best bet would be to purchase re-built parts as needed from Suzuki and build your motor up with known good components. Taking a chance on something from another used car or a junk yard could prove to be something of a hit or miss type of deal.

For what its worth, my sister was the first in our family to acquire a Subaru, and it was a 4WD Justy GL.. I loved that car.

indkid87 · 10-18-2010, 01:10 PM

The motor in the Justy is not a Suzuki motor. From what I understand Subaru got basic plans for the car from Suzuki and then redesigned everything and built the car in there own factory.

I picked up a motor for about 100 bucks so they are pretty cheap the problem is finding one.

STi swaps have been done but they require vast amounts of money and fabrication.

My opinion is unless this Justy is dirt cheap don't buy it I've seen running examples for under 500 bucks.

That being said they are amazingly fun cars, I rallyx and ice race mine and we have more fun with it than anyone else out there.

AtomicSube · 10-18-2010, 08:13 PM

What year Justy are you looking at? I think (although I could be wrong) that there were two motors - a carburated (87-88?) and a fuel injected (89-95). The earlier carb motor is probably almost impossible to get parts for. Getting parts for the FI motor will be hard but not impossible. I liked the Justy's but they tended to be thought of as "throw away" cars, so it's rare to find one in decent shape. I'd love to a have a 4WD four door Justy. Good luck.

HERSHEY · 10-19-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver_echo

just do an sti swap into the justy...

juSTI FTW

That would be sick!

silver_echo · 10-20-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HERSHEY

That would be sick!

inorite?

Mate209 · 01-19-2011, 12:59 PM

Check out dustyjusty.com
Woot woot justy ftw
I got a 1989 Subaru just rs 4wd

RobyClark · 02-09-2011, 04:36 PM

sell the justy, get GL hatchback, THEN put the STi in

kr381v3 · 02-09-2011, 04:44 PM

In the United States, only the Japanese manufactured models were sold and only from 1987 to 1994. The Justy received 4WD in 1988, and all models were equipped with Multi Port Fuel Injection late in 1992. The Subaru Justy was the last carbureted car sold in the United Kingdom, as well as the United States. A four-door model was also available from 1991 to 1994. I am currently looking for one and have found one but it needs a new back axel which is like 300 bucks and the 4wd linkage needs work so i'll prob ask for a price drop. For now i want to just get it working so i can save on gas. My stage 2 wrx sucks up gas hahaha but I love it. Eventually i want to throw a jdm ver 8 motor, trans, aem ecu, shorter driver shaft (for the justy) as well as all the expensive fab work to make the car more rigid. But that prob won't happen for a while. Also the 2 door model weighs only 1845 curb weight compared to the 2045 lbs of the four door. Less weight = faster car and better gas

TurboneX · 02-10-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kr381v3

In the United States, only the Japanese manufactured models were sold and only from 1987 to 1994. The Justy received 4WD in 1988, and all models were equipped with Multi Port Fuel Injection late in 1992. The Subaru Justy was the last carbureted car sold in the United Kingdom, as well as the United States. A four-door model was also available from 1991 to 1994. I am currently looking for one and have found one but it needs a new back axel which is like 300 bucks and the 4wd linkage needs work so i'll prob ask for a price drop. For now i want to just get it working so i can save on gas. My stage 2 wrx sucks up gas hahaha but I love it. Eventually i want to throw a jdm ver 8 motor, trans, aem ecu, shorter driver shaft (for the justy) as well as all the expensive fab work to make the car more rigid. But that prob won't happen for a while. Also the 2 door model weighs only 1845 curb weight compared to the 2045 lbs of the four door. Less weight = faster car and better gas

See if you can some parts from this guy.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/2196849851.html

starnuggets · 09-10-2019, 04:48 PM

Im looking into getting a justy, curious about the sti swap and any other modification suggestions you may have.

Quote:

Originally Posted by silver_echo

just do an sti swap into the justy...

juSTI FTW

10-05-2010, 07:52 PM	#1
2.5_wrs Scooby Newbie Member#: 246987 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: vancouver washington Vehicle: 97 obs white	subaru justy hey looking into buying a subaru justy one i found had a siezed motor. how hard would it be to find a justy motor and how much would they cost? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-09-2011, 04:36 PM	#11
RobyClark Scooby Newbie Member#: 273480 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SEATTLE	ha sell the justy, get GL hatchback, THEN put the STi in

02-09-2011, 04:44 PM	#12
kr381v3 Scooby Newbie Member#: 192276 Join Date: Oct 2008 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Pomona Vehicle: 2002 WRX Silver	In the United States, only the Japanese manufactured models were sold and only from 1987 to 1994. The Justy received 4WD in 1988, and all models were equipped with Multi Port Fuel Injection late in 1992. The Subaru Justy was the last carbureted car sold in the United Kingdom, as well as the United States. A four-door model was also available from 1991 to 1994. I am currently looking for one and have found one but it needs a new back axel which is like 300 bucks and the 4wd linkage needs work so i'll prob ask for a price drop. For now i want to just get it working so i can save on gas. My stage 2 wrx sucks up gas hahaha but I love it. Eventually i want to throw a jdm ver 8 motor, trans, aem ecu, shorter driver shaft (for the justy) as well as all the expensive fab work to make the car more rigid. But that prob won't happen for a while. Also the 2 door model weighs only 1845 curb weight compared to the 2045 lbs of the four door. Less weight = faster car and better gas Last edited by kr381v3; 02-09-2011 at 04:59 PM.

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silver_echo Scooby Specialist Member#: 241296 Join Date: Mar 2010 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane, WA Vehicle: 2002 wrx aspen white	just do an sti swap into the justy... juSTI FTW

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TurboneX Scooby Specialist Member#: 21676 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Pacific Northwet Vehicle: RX 02Foz90XT692SVX Black	http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/1987510901.html

10-18-2010, 01:10 PM	#6
indkid87 Scooby Newbie Member#: 189798 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Franklin WI Vehicle: 2003 Impreza RS BRP	The motor in the Justy is not a Suzuki motor. From what I understand Subaru got basic plans for the car from Suzuki and then redesigned everything and built the car in there own factory. I picked up a motor for about 100 bucks so they are pretty cheap the problem is finding one. STi swaps have been done but they require vast amounts of money and fabrication. My opinion is unless this Justy is dirt cheap don't buy it I've seen running examples for under 500 bucks. That being said they are amazingly fun cars, I rallyx and ice race mine and we have more fun with it than anyone else out there.

10-18-2010, 08:13 PM	#7
AtomicSube Scooby Newbie Member#: 261328 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nevada Vehicle: 1983 GL 4WD wagon	What year Justy are you looking at? I think (although I could be wrong) that there were two motors - a carburated (87-88?) and a fuel injected (89-95). The earlier carb motor is probably almost impossible to get parts for. Getting parts for the FI motor will be hard but not impossible. I liked the Justy's but they tended to be thought of as "throw away" cars, so it's rare to find one in decent shape. I'd love to a have a 4WD four door Justy. Good luck.

01-19-2011, 12:59 PM	#10
Mate209 Scooby Newbie Member#: 191831 Join Date: Oct 2008	Check out dustyjusty.com Woot woot justy ftw I got a 1989 Subaru just rs 4wd