Original Posted By: Larry Neal
Hello to the chat group. I have been reading and following alog with some of the discussions but have not had much to add untill now. Steve Eldredge has been pushing me to get some information a out about my Suburu conversion so here goes. My engine is an EA-81 Japanese version that I purchased at an exchange house for $625.00 with about 25,000 miles on it. I installed it using an RFI publishing redrive with a 2.1 to 1 gear ratio. I did nothing to rebiuld the engine other than a compression check and a quick look to make sure that it was clean inside. I used a VW radiator, Geo alternator and Crane Cams XR700 electronic ignition. The engine has 112 hours as of this writting with no problems to report. It starts first pull (by hand) 90% of the time and gives me very good performance. I climb at 800 fpm timed by stop watch and indicated altitude at a field elevation af 4,500 feet and criuse at about 75mph with 4,200 engine RPM. Im using a 76 X 50 prop but am in the process of carving another to see if I can get better numbers, I will keep the group posted as I get time. Duane NX6398________________________________________________________________________________