Thoughts on small block V8 to Subaru or other., Driving impressions |
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Thoughts on small block V8 to Subaru or other., Driving impressions |
matthepcat |
Apr 6 2011, 11:01 AM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Hello to all you engine conversion folks!
I am starting to plan out the next phase of life for my small block V8 75' 914. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img695.imageshack.us-11125-1302109310.1.jpg) As much as I enjoy driving the raw torque monster 355 small block, I am starting to crave the drive-ability & performance of a modern power train. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I am looking to get peoples impressions, who moved from the small block to a subaru engine, or other. (I know there may not be alot of you out there). Specifically I am interested in how your driving experience has changed, and any thoughts on what you would have done differently. A modern aluminum V8 with possibly an Audi trans is still a possibility, but I am liking the idea of a lighter platform. Thanx ahead of time for your thoughts! Cheers, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Matt |
BIGKAT_83 |
Apr 7 2011, 02:14 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,798 Joined: 25-January 03 From: Way down south Bogart,GA Member No.: 194 Region Association: South East States |
I have a 914 V8 conversion car that I converted from a V8 to a Subaru 6cyl engine. The V8 was a 283 with aluminum heads high compression 13 to 1 with a long overlap Rod Simpson cam (engle), roadhes lifters and all.
I converted this to a Subaru SVX EG33 engine and WRX transaxle. The Subaru 3.3liter engine and transaxle turned this car into a completly different car. I think it is faster than before. Far more fun to drive and better all around. With the newer more modern engine it is so smooth sitting in the car I can not even hear or feel the engine running have to look at the tach to see if its running. This thing feels like the engine and transaxle is made for the car. I'm real happy with the way it turned out. The total package just seems to work great. I don't know if its the transaxle or the engine that I like the best. I really think any of the asian V6 engines would make a great conversion,but then you lose the transaxle option. I saw Okieflyr VW engine audi transaxle conversion and that looks REALLY REALLY nice and suspect it drives just as nice too. Bob |
matthepcat |
Apr 7 2011, 01:03 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Perfect!
That is what I am looking for. I am sure that you appreciated your old set-up for what it was, but modernizing really makes the car more fun to drive with great performance and reliability. Really appreciate everyone's input. 914world has a great community of helpful people. Cheers, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) Matt I have a 914 V8 conversion car that I converted from a V8 to a Subaru 6cyl engine. The V8 was a 283 with aluminum heads high compression 13 to 1 with a long overlap Rod Simpson cam (engle), roadhes lifters and all. I converted this to a Subaru SVX EG33 engine and WRX transaxle. The Subaru 3.3liter engine and transaxle turned this car into a completly different car. I think it is faster than before. Far more fun to drive and better all around. With the newer more modern engine it is so smooth sitting in the car I can not even hear or feel the engine running have to look at the tach to see if its running. This thing feels like the engine and transaxle is made for the car. I'm real happy with the way it turned out. The total package just seems to work great. I don't know if its the transaxle or the engine that I like the best. I really think any of the asian V6 engines would make a great conversion,but then you lose the transaxle option. I saw Okieflyr VW engine audi transaxle conversion and that looks REALLY REALLY nice and suspect it drives just as nice too. Bob |
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