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> Out with the old and in with the Roo, Out with the 4 and in with the 6!
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post Apr 27 2015, 09:26 AM
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Update: The progress continues on my EJ253. So far I have replaced the head gaskets, timing belt, water pump and thermostat. The top end is back together and the intake manifold has been flipped and installed. The drive by wire throttle body has been replaced with a cable actuated version. The oil pan was removed and replaced with a mid engine pan from Outfront Motorsport. I have removed the EGR system and machined a block off plate for the EGR valve. The EGR tube was removed and the ports are plugged. The alternator was relocated with an Outfront Motorsports bracket. I still need to design and machine a bracket to relocate the coil pack. As soon as that is completed I can pull the flex plate and install the flywheel/clutch and mate the transmission up to the engine.

I am starting to think about the cooling system. The inlet and outlet on my Subaru motor is 1.5" I am having a hard time finding 1.5" heater hose in bulk. I have found 1.25" for about $6.50/foot. What is everyone running under the car? I was thinking I could run the 1.25" and make a few adapters to step the hose up for the engine connections. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. I know Renegade does make a good system but I am not willing to give them a grand for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Things are moving along.




Don't hold me to this, but 1.25 rubber hose will PROBABLY stretch to 1.5" without much trouble. BTW Kent and I used much smaller hose for our cars. 3/4 on the hot side and 7/8 on the cool side per Bob's recommendations. Renegade uses 1" on the hot side and 1 1/4" on the cool side, or at least that's what I found from a build thread. Jags that Run has a number of adapters available.
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post Apr 27 2015, 11:55 AM
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Gates green stripe is good stuff. You can usually pick it up at Boat/Marine supply shops. I would step them down a bit. Like Chris said you can get away with smaller. Especially on the NA motor's. I am running 1 1/4 on mine both ways I believe. Have never had it heat up on me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Apr 27 2015, 12:22 PM
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I have PLENTY of 7/8 I/D if you want some Ray. Tired of tripping over it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Just pay the shipping.

Jamie, you'll need to stick with 1.25" now that you're about to become TURBOMAAAAAAN....
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post Apr 27 2015, 12:28 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Apr 27 2015, 08:26 AM) *

QUOTE(A&P Mech @ Apr 26 2015, 08:04 PM) *

Update: The progress continues on my EJ253. So far I have replaced the head gaskets, timing belt, water pump and thermostat. The top end is back together and the intake manifold has been flipped and installed. The drive by wire throttle body has been replaced with a cable actuated version. The oil pan was removed and replaced with a mid engine pan from Outfront Motorsport. I have removed the EGR system and machined a block off plate for the EGR valve. The EGR tube was removed and the ports are plugged. The alternator was relocated with an Outfront Motorsports bracket. I still need to design and machine a bracket to relocate the coil pack. As soon as that is completed I can pull the flex plate and install the flywheel/clutch and mate the transmission up to the engine.

I am starting to think about the cooling system. The inlet and outlet on my Subaru motor is 1.5" I am having a hard time finding 1.5" heater hose in bulk. I have found 1.25" for about $6.50/foot. What is everyone running under the car? I was thinking I could run the 1.25" and make a few adapters to step the hose up for the engine connections. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. I know Renegade does make a good system but I am not willing to give them a grand for it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Things are moving along.




Don't hold me to this, but 1.25 rubber hose will PROBABLY stretch to 1.5" without much trouble. BTW Kent and I used much smaller hose for our cars. 3/4 on the hot side and 7/8 on the cool side per Bob's recommendations. Renegade uses 1" on the hot side and 1 1/4" on the cool side, or at least that's what I found from a build thread. Jags that Run has a number of adapters available.

Chris is correct in that you can run smaller hose as we did. However, the 7/8" went on the HOT side (top to top) and 3/4" on the COLD side (bottom hose to bottom hose)
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post Apr 27 2015, 12:44 PM
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I have PLENTY of 7/8 I/D if you want some Ray. Tired of tripping over it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Just pay the shipping.

Jamie, you'll need to stick with 1.25" now that you're about to become TURBOMAAAAAAN....


Wow! Thanks Chris! I would be happy to get some of that out of your way. Let me know what you need on your end and I can get you the funds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Thanks for the heads up on the hose size.
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post Apr 27 2015, 12:52 PM
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Your motor is too clean, your garage is too clean and you are making progress...I don't like you anymore!

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Mueller, You cut me deep! LOL Hey I see you have a '73 914 non-runner....(broken 2.0 bus motor, soon to be a 1.7 or ?) How about jumping on the team and come in for the big win? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Porscharu time? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Apr 27 2015, 12:54 PM
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PM me your address and I'll weigh it tonight or tomorrow. It's most likely more than you need so just pay it forward to the next guy.

Hey Kent, I definitely have my cooling setup the way you describe.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)...the smaller, lower hose gets HOT before anything else...is that weird or normal?
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IDK the EG series well enough to comment. Is it's thermostat on the bottom like the EZ series? Regardless, when the thermostat is open the return side temps should be cooler. That isn't ambient heat transfer off your header is it?
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post Apr 27 2015, 01:12 PM
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Yep, thermostat is right there, but it may be still burping out a little air from the winter. Who knows... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) ? Definitely not from the header. I'll keep watching it.

OK Ray carry on!
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post Apr 30 2015, 10:13 PM
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Rnellums and I have been playing around with a Porscharu logo for fun. I was goofing off in the garage tonight and I engraved it into a piece of plastic. I think it came out pretty good. I am planing to engrave it on the block off plate on my Subaru transmission.
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post Apr 30 2015, 10:25 PM
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Rnellums and I have been playing around with a Porscharu logo for fun. I was goofing off in the garage tonight and I engraved it into a piece of plastic. I think it came out pretty good. I am planing to engrave it on the block off plate on my Subaru transmission.
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That logo is pretty darn slick....I like you again...hahaha
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This is the best news I heard all day!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) LOL SOOO you never answered my question. When are you going to drop a Subie into your car? You know you want to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jun 5 2015, 08:33 PM
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After a wait that lasted over two months the freight company showed up with my new garage accessory . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) My new MaxJax!
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I am hoping this helps speed up the conversion. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Jun 7 2015, 08:33 PM
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Unpacked and ready to mount. I just need to drill the holes for the concrete anchors. I should have the 914 up in the air by next weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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This will make oil changes much easier! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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This will make oil changes much easier! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)


Dropping an engine will be a whole lot easier!
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Your motor is too clean, your garage is too clean and you are making progress...I don't like you anymore!

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Unpacked and ready to mount. I just need to drill the holes for the concrete anchors. I should have the 914 up in the air by next weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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Nice score....how many of your neighbors have hit you up for future use?
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Right? So far I have a friend that asked if we could do a clutch on his cousins car and a friend that wants to do a cat back borla exhaust on his wrx. I haven't even bolted it to the concrete yet. Haha. I don't mind. It will be fun.
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post Jun 8 2015, 07:11 PM
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The key is having your car on the lift so it is taken. LOL
Seriously though nice score on the lift. Hands down the best purchase for my 914s I have ever made
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