Subaru EJ20DETT Transplant Options

[fiid]

Hey all,

I have obtained a Subaru EJ20DETT motor that I intend to put in my 914.

For those not familiar with this motor - here is some info:

Water cooled flat 4 - twin turbos- staged.
276hp, 252.98 lbft torque

The engine also has coil-over-plugs. (i.e. there is a small coil mounted over each spark plug).

My plans fror the project are:
Use Ron Simpson Radiator, and some sheet metal that allows me to retain use of the front trunk. Spare tire in rear trunk.

Rebuild 901 box with billet intermediate plate, side cover, and limited slip.

Mount engine to tranny using KEP adapter.

Fabricate engine mount and exhaust (I'm thinkin 2 glasspacks should do it).


Here are the questions:

How do I get the thing to fire (anyone know of projects or products that can drive 4 coils and no distributer)???

Any better solutions to the transmition question? Should I run a 915? What do you guys think?

I have uprated the suspension to 23mm front sway bars with weltbushings, konis all round and 180lb rear springs. I intend to put bmw front calipers on it and it has a 19mm front master cyl.

Opinions? Ideas? I think this thing is going to rock when it's done!

Fiid. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[jonwatts]

Jon Watts - where are you???? :-) Time to talk projects again!

There appear to be a couple of bolt holes under the front of the engine that might do for an engine mount.... I am thinking about leaving the turbo's out the back - although I am worried they will be in the way of the driveshafts.

Have you ordered your KEP kit yet??

I ordered the KEP stuff and also have the ECU on the way from Nippon.

I am seriously considering going to a single turbo, or running in a bi-turbo config instead of the staged setup - this will be a lot easier to set up, and won't require all the switching gear that the staged setup wants.

I'm here, just been too busy to work on the car the past few months (too long dammit).

I'm not sure which holes you are referring to. I got my engine with the mounts and they bolt up on each side of the oil pan. I think I'll let my fabricator worry about the particulars of mounting the engine in the car. All I ask is that it be as far forward as possible.

I already have my KEP adapter, pressure plate, and clutch. I'm using a programmable EFI unit so don't have to worry about all the factory stuff, but I don't know if that will make my life easier or harder in the end. It should make the car faster, tho (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

I haven't been able to make up my mind on intercooler placement yet. The factory location is good because it keeps the plumbing short but bad because engine heat soaks the IC. I'm currently leaning towards keeping the intercooler in the same location but making it water-cooled instead of air-cooled.

I definitely need more time and money to get this project moving again.