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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 |
zipedadoo |
May 19 2018, 09:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 135 Joined: 23-January 14 From: Arizona Member No.: 16,921 Region Association: None |
My budget build took me about 2 months to complete.
Donor car $1800.00 (1996 2.2) DIY Wire harness $0 DIY 4wd to 2wd conversion $0 Used MR2 shifter $40 Cables $140 Cable operated clutch $0 CV axles resplined $140 Homemade exhaust $25 Radiator, fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel lines, speed sensor, relays / fuse bolock from donor car $0 Timing belt, water pump, tune up for subaru $250 Temp gauge $50 DIY Tachometer signal converter $25 DIY Speedometer adapter $0 (but its 20mph off) coolant powered heater. $100 DIY engine cradle and all other brackets and stuff $50 I don't think it could be done much cheaper unless you start with a cheaper donor car that's in good condition. It's not a fancy conversion but it has proven to be reliable and fun to drive. The radiator is in the engine compartment with an underbody scoop .My son drove it to High school for two years with out any problems. Well he did drag a hole into the oil pan. So I got a new one off ebay for $50. I shortened the smashed one but have yet to install it. I does not over heat and the scoop has survived, which I find amazing. I will admit the car lost some of it's soul after the conversion and we kind of miss it. But the dependability and drive-ability of the conversion makes up for it IMO. |
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