86 XT... What Engine is that?

Bosco · Post by **Bosco** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 9:03 pm

What Engine is in an 86 XT? Is it the EJ20T? I spotted one at the Junkyard today, and was wondering if it is worth looking twice at...
Are they a dime a dozen?

It is definitely a turbo'd 4 cylinder. I didn't think to look at the time, but I think the guages are electronic anyway, so I have no Idea of the mileage.

...Imagining an ej20t in my N/A wagon now... LOL

If Only I were a mechanic.....

91White-T · Post by **91White-T** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 9:04 pm

Def. not an EJ20T. Its either the EA81 or 82, 1.8L Turbo.

Bosco · Post by **Bosco** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 5:47 am

AaAaah.... I see...

Please excuse my ignorance

simpreza2 · Post by **simpreza2** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 5:48 pm

86 would be a ea82t...I just picked one up (86 xt turbo) and its a nice car but there is definatly more power in the 2.2.

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 5:35 am

Anything in an XT 4cyl is an EA82, EA82T if it's turbo. The EJ20 has never been in any USDM Subaru except the WRX.

sillyp · Post by **sillyp** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:01 pm

has anyone had any luck with those turbo xt's?
I had one and it was shit, had this chronic cracked head syndrome

entirelyturbo · Post by **entirelyturbo** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:10 pm

I am planning to pursue the strengths of an EA82T soon. Probably in an old Turbowagon or something. I am aware of them blowing headgaskets and cracking heads, it's a common problem. But I'm going to try anyway.

Chi_San · Post by **Chi_San** » Fri Jul 02, 2004 7:50 am

I always saw the XT6 driving around and saw the 'TURBO' logos on it and thought 'wow! H6 turbo, that must kick butt!' Then I learned it was just a 1.8l turbo. :p

You should get the 2.7 and figure out a way to turbo it.

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86 XT... What Engine is that?

86 XT... What Engine is that?