Subaru Conversion.. Is it Reversible?, Want to keep body stock. |
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Subaru Conversion.. Is it Reversible?, Want to keep body stock. |
Brian Mifsud |
Oct 6 2016, 11:35 AM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
Has anyone successfully swapped in a Subaru and NOT had to slice up the body for the cooling lines, plumbing, and heat exchangers?
Specifically, in the nose of the car, can you get adequate cooling by installing the radiator and ducting by slicing up/altering JUST the front hood? (inlet in front, outlet at base of windshield, or above fender wells). I'd like to make the swap wholly reversible so the car keeps it's "Stock" value. "Plan B" (very undesirable) I'd think would be to cut out the inner fender wells, but keep the steel to reweld later.. and use the front hood (glass replica) to do the air-inlet. |
iwanta914-6 |
Oct 6 2016, 11:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 718 Joined: 26-June 09 From: Minnesota Member No.: 10,510 Region Association: None |
If you are concerned about "stock value", why do the swap at all?
If the car is nice and original, find an okay roller and put the subie in that instead. |
Brian Mifsud |
Oct 6 2016, 11:50 AM
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Mechanical Engineer Group: Members Posts: 981 Joined: 3-March 03 From: Penngrove, CA Member No.: 384 Region Association: None |
If you are concerned about "stock value", why do the swap at all? If the car is nice and original, find an okay roller and put the subie in that instead. I don't want multiple cars, I want to keep my current car,... and if it's been done successfully, then I want to take advantage of that information. |
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