Consensus,On best way to convert a 914, Best way to do a Subie 914 conversion Options

[flmont]

Ok,..with all the MAJOR experienced people on this form,..and these conversions being accomplished for years now,..is there a BEST way to do a SUBIE conversion or a most popular,.. or easiest way to convert.(regardless of engine choice).
Meaning,..best radiator to use,due to size,..or run lines under car, or thru the longs,.best hose to use,..or fittings,..engine cradel's ,..which fuel pumps work well,..what's the best way to strip down a harness,..or have it done.. Etc

I know a lot of this is personal preference,.or used what's available,..I cant belive someone didn't write a book of guidelines on this,...Its seems very popular,...a few years ago I would have never even considerd doing this,..and NOW,..I cant wait to get started,..!!!!!

[DBCooper]

True, that, definitely do the transmission. I did mine in two steps so it was apparent. The engine transforms the car. Then the transmission does it again, at least as much. It's definitely worth the extra work, you end up with a really REALLY nice car.

Rich, stupid thing is that I have TWO 914/WRX's here right now, mine and my son's. He can't fix his because of his HOA, I can't fix either of them because I can't bend over. The two cars are pretty similar, and wouldn't do much different. I wouldn't do Tilton pedals again, 76-914 found a way to do a good hydraulic master that's better and cheaper, but that's it. Not a lot.

[Chris H.]

True, that, definitely do the transmission. I did mine in two steps so it was apparent. The engine transforms the car. Then the transmission does it again, at least as much. It's definitely worth the extra work, you end up with a really REALLY nice car.

Rich, stupid thing is that I have TWO 914/WRX's here right now, mine and my son's. He can't fix his because of his HOA, I can't fix either of them because I can't bend over. The two cars are pretty similar, and wouldn't do much different. I wouldn't do Tilton pedals again, 76-914 found a way to do a good hydraulic master that's better and cheaper, but that's it. Not a lot.

I was looking for that racing 914 clip and found this...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jw6JSfjIaH4


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) I have to have one of these. HAVE TO. Is there a build thread somewhere DB????

Just to add SOMETHING of value, I might seriously consider buying the Renegade radiator setup if I had to start over. Hated tweaking the cooling. Everything else is pretty well documented. Once you choose the engine it narrows the rest of the scope of the build.

[DBCooper]

drooley: I have to have one of these. HAVE TO. Is there a build thread somewhere DB????

Not really a build thread, but there are some more details in photos here: Turbo Subaru Notchback