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Subaru Swap Downfalls?, Common shortcuts, issues with the swap |
2mAn |
May 17 2018, 04:04 PM
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trying to see how long I can go without a 914 Group: Members Posts: 487 Joined: 14-November 13 From: Westchester (Los Angeles) Member No.: 16,644 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey Everyone
Im starting to give up hope that I can find a -6 swap in my price range. I'm starting to look at other options and as much as I hate to admit it, the Subaru swaps are very tempting. I wonder though, what are some common pitfalls? - adapting the subaru -> 901 issues? Can the 901 handle 250+ bhp - cooling issues as a result of plumbing a radiator, ie air trapped in the system? - axles? can they handle 250+bhp? - wiring issues? Anything else? Thanks -Simon |
chrisg |
May 18 2018, 01:31 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 63 Joined: 20-December 03 From: Paso Robles, CA Member No.: 1,455 Region Association: None |
I guess I'm trying to shortcut reading through all the build threads, but has anybody here put together a list of what to budget for when doing a Subi swap? The obvious I can figure out but I'm just curious about the small things that might be overlooked but can add up in the miscellaneous costs to finish it off (like all the things you don't factor in when talking yourself into a -6 conversion).
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May 18 2018, 08:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
has anybody here put together a list of what to budget for when doing a Subi swap?
I have the big /4 and im often the fastest car on the road But Custom 914 = budget is gonna be alot of $ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) But if your gonna drop big cash then do it right and make it A /6 a Subaru /6 |
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May 19 2018, 08:41 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
has anybody here put together a list of what to budget for when doing a Subi swap? I have the big /4 and im often the fastest car on the road But Custom 914 = budget is gonna be alot of $ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) But if your gonna drop big cash then do it right and make it A /6 a Subaru /6 As Mark mentioned, depending upon your fabrication skills, the cost varies. But not by much. You'll save about $600 if you make your own cradle; $250 If you make your own cable shift system when using the Subaru transmission; $500 if you make your own wiring harness. So maybe $1300 in savings. That's about it. Not a lot when you consider the time one puts into creating these things. I'll list a Readers Digest condensed version to give you an idea. Engine $1000 Cradle $250 Exhaust $450 Transmission, 1/2 shafts and CV's$1150 New Exedy clutch, pressure plate, slave/mstr cylinders, related plumbing $700 Radiator, controller and related plumbing $600 Body re-inforcement $350 Gage upgrades $400 Electrical upgrades (relays, junction boxes and wiring) $250 and because my engine came with an AC company a large Alt, I added: AC-$1200 Heated Seats <$100 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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