What engine is in a Subaru Brat?
What engine is in a Subaru Brat?
| Subaru BRAT | |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L EA-71 H4 1.8 L EA-81 H4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions |
Are Subaru Brats rare?
It is quite rare to find a Subaru Brat for sale. To sum it all up, the Subaru Brat is a pretty rare model for its time. It was the only four-wheel-drive small truck, which beat its competitors due to its durability and all-terrain design.
How much horsepower does a Subaru Brat have?
The truck was sold with two flat-four engines, displacing 1.6 and 1.8 liters. The most powerful version was turbocharged and delivered 94 horsepower. Transmission choices included a four-speed manual and a three-speed automatic. Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan was the most notable BRAT owner.
What did brat stand for Subaru?
It was the Subaru BRAT, which stood for Bi-Drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter.
How much horsepower does a Subaru BRAT have?
The aviation community builds these engines in a range from stock to over 140HP. The practical max for non-forced induction seems to be around 120HP. The cost of these modifications is also somewhat in line with the costs of the same work being done on your average non Subaru engine.
Where does the air come from in a Subaru BRAT?
Take a look at the path of air through the engine. First the air is drawn through the intake, air cleaner and carb. There is allot of restriction here that can be resolved. The best route to take is a bigger better carb complete with a low restriction intake such as a K&N air filter mounted directly on the carb.
How to get a gain on a Subaru EA81?
The two reasonable ways are as follows. A bolt in solution to get a gain is to use 1600cc Subaru Pistons in the EA81. This is a simple (bolt in) mod that can be done without machine work but it does demand removal and substantial disassembly of the engine. The other option is to have the heads decked.
What’s the max horsepower for a Subaru Impreza?
The practical max for non-forced induction seems to be around 120HP. The cost of these modifications is also somewhat in line with the costs of the same work being done on your average non Subaru engine. At least in the Impreza world everything is 3 or 4 times more expensive, cams that would cost under 200 for a Chevy 350 cost us over 400.