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| pilothyer |
 Dec 18 2014, 11:14 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 21-May 08 From: N. Alabama Member No.: 9,080 Region Association: South East States  |
I am getting interested in a Suby conversion and would like some input/advice on what complete car to look for Model/Year/Options, Engine size, etc.
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Dec 18 2014, 12:34 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,508 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with above comments. However, I'm not clear as to whether you plan to buy a conversion or build one yourself. What will be your planned usage? Will you ad AC later? Will you AX with it? Bottom line is whichever Suby transplant you choose it will be a big improvement. Be sure it gets the Suby 5mt TY75 tranny, as well. The complete package. As a foot note: If your buying one that's been converted I would want to do a test drive in July or Aug. Not when it's cool outside. You want to be sure the cooling system functions properly. Suby's aren't forgiving when overheated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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| pilothyer |
Dec 18 2014, 01:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 838 Joined: 21-May 08 From: N. Alabama Member No.: 9,080 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(76-914 @ Dec 18 2014, 12:34 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with above comments. However, I'm not clear as to whether you plan to buy a conversion or build one yourself. What will be your planned usage? Will you ad AC later? Will you AX with it? Bottom line is whichever Suby transplant you choose it will be a big improvement. Be sure it gets the Suby 5mt TY75 tranny, as well. The complete package. As a foot note: If your buying one that's been converted I would want to do a test drive in July or Aug. Not when it's cool outside. You want to be sure the cooling system functions properly. Suby's aren't forgiving when overheated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I am looking to buy a Subaru to do the conversion. I would be looking for a running car or wrecked that would supply engine, trans, A/C & Heat wire harness, etc. |
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| mepstein |
Dec 18 2014, 02:12 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(pilothyer @ Dec 18 2014, 02:28 PM) QUOTE(76-914 @ Dec 18 2014, 12:34 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with above comments. However, I'm not clear as to whether you plan to buy a conversion or build one yourself. What will be your planned usage? Will you ad AC later? Will you AX with it? Bottom line is whichever Suby transplant you choose it will be a big improvement. Be sure it gets the Suby 5mt TY75 tranny, as well. The complete package. As a foot note: If your buying one that's been converted I would want to do a test drive in July or Aug. Not when it's cool outside. You want to be sure the cooling system functions properly. Suby's aren't forgiving when overheated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) I am looking to buy a Subaru to do the conversion. I would be looking for a running car or wrecked that would supply engine, trans, A/C & Heat wire harness, etc. I bought my running svx for 500 and hoping to pick up a 5 speed trans for a couple hundred. All svx are auto but many are sold cheap when the trans starts to go. I see them for 500-1500 all day long. I can change to a newer engine in the future but this one should get me up and running without the hassles of plumbing a turbo 4 or spending thousands on something newer. The fireing order of an svx engine is the same as a Porsche 6. I am using as many prebuilt components as possible. Everything that Ian at Coldwater sellls, renegade hybrid radiator setup and small car will modify the wire harness. If someone makes up a heat and air kit, I'm in. There is no inspection of antique cars in PA so a gps speedo and regular exhaust will work fine for me. |
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| Mueller |
Dec 18 2014, 02:26 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None
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QUOTE I bought my running svx for 500 and hoping to pick up a 5 speed trans for a couple hundred. All svx are auto but many are sold cheap when the trans starts to go. I see them for 500-1500 all day long. I can change to a newer engine in the future but this one should get me up and running without the hassles of plumbing a turbo 4 or spending thousands on something newer. The fireing order of an svx engine is the same as a Porsche 6. I am using as many prebuilt components as possible. Everything that Ian at Coldwater sellls, renegade hybrid radiator setup and small car will modify the wire harness. If someone makes up a heat and air kit, I'm in. There is no inspection of antique cars in PA so a gps speedo and regular exhaust will work fine for me. I thought I read that rod dimensions and and a few other internal engine dimensions are same as well...anyone know for sure? A copy of the 2.7 or 3.0 Porsche motor? As for the H6 motors, how much heavier is the older EG33? |
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pilothyer What to buy for Suby conversion Dec 18 2014, 11:14 AM
d914 Bigkat build a 3.0l flat six, I'm building a t... Dec 18 2014, 11:22 AM CptTripps Take this for what it's worth...
I'm prob... Dec 18 2014, 11:31 AM matthepcat The benefit of a turbo 4 is that if you want more ... Dec 18 2014, 12:16 PM 76-914 If'n your going the 4 banger route you'll ... Dec 18 2014, 02:15 PM CptTripps False.
SVX: 1-6-3-2-5-4
3.3, 3.2, 2.7: 1-6-2-4-3... Dec 18 2014, 02:35 PM
mepstein
False.
SVX: 1-6-3-2-5-4
3.3, 3.2, 2.7: 1-6-2-4-... Dec 18 2014, 02:47 PM 76-914
[quote name='CptTripps' post='2123849' date='Dec ... Dec 18 2014, 03:11 PM CptTripps
[quote name='mepstein' post='2123856' date='Dec 1... Dec 19 2014, 11:58 AM Mike Bellis I've done a couple of engine swaps. I recommen... Dec 18 2014, 03:00 PM d914 we have a guy in ATL that rebuilds suby's.. He... Dec 18 2014, 03:30 PM 904svo Suggest you get a copy of the factory manual for w... Dec 18 2014, 03:43 PM BIGKAT_83 I've got a running EZ30 conversion car. That I... Dec 18 2014, 03:44 PM rnellums I may be confused, but I think they actually do wo... Dec 19 2014, 12:32 PM DBCooper Ha ha, I had to draw out a little diagram with bot... Dec 19 2014, 02:32 PM 76-914
Ha ha, I had to draw out a little diagram with bo... Dec 19 2014, 04:00 PM rnellums Either way, H-6 for the win :) Dec 19 2014, 03:21 PM gryphon68 Porsche firing order or not, the six sounds amazin... Dec 19 2014, 07:22 PM |
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