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| 914forme |
 May 2 2018, 07:56 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'!  Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None 
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| 914forme |
May 2 2018, 07:58 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) WRX in your back yard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Make that van fly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| 914forme |
May 2 2018, 08:00 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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To go AWD you must flip the ring gear in the trans and then the front you rotate the front diff on its top. Move the vent to its bottom which is now its top, and drive it like a really fast Synchro (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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| KELTY360 |
May 2 2018, 08:15 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(914forme @ May 2 2018, 06:58 PM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) WRX in your back yard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Make that van fly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Next week I'll be cruising my EG33 Syncro Westy through Montana, trying my best to hold it under 85......just sayin'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| Chris H. |
May 2 2018, 09:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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You're both getting to me for sure. When I REALLY consider it I can't imagine going anywhere with a 3600 lb van that has 83HP. That is 43 pounds per HP.
Are the Vanagon Subaru guys starting to use the later engines now? I was seeing a cutoff point at 2004ish for quite a while. The later ones seem to be somewhat cheaper but I haven't come across a conversion using one yet. An H6 would be really sweet too. Need to find me an EZ30D for decent $ maybe. |
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| porschetub |
May 2 2018, 10:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,697 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
Always loved these vans,had my fair share of buses in the earlier times...7 bay windows and 2 splitties,unfortunately before any number of T25's came into my country there was the Japanese vans were coming in and cheaper due to Euro import duties.
The few that came in were personal imports and cost the owners dearly. Engine conversions ,they did all sorts out of SA the Audi 5L wasn't that great success ,not because of the engine just the weight it was moving,I understand some folks put mk2 GTI motors in them...same issue as the Audi. If I could find one I would go for the 16V ABF (9A usa) a very good motor that easily can achieve 300K with out an problems and 150hp,easily tuned to 170hp and great on fuel,less complicated than the 20v 1.8t conversions. The Vr6 motor is a lump in 12v form and not totally worth the effort ,can drink like a sailor if pushed in this application,however not the worse choice due to being 2.8l. |
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| euro911 |
May 2 2018, 10:59 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 2 2018, 07:15 PM) QUOTE(914forme @ May 2 2018, 06:58 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) WRX in your back yard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Make that van fly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Next week I'll be cruising my EG33 Syncro Westy through Montana, trying my best to hold it under 85......just sayin'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) ... going downhill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| Tom_T |
May 3 2018, 12:15 PM
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TMI.... Group: Members Posts: 8,318 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(euro911 @ May 2 2018, 08:59 PM) I've had Eileen up to 96 mph (GPS verified) ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) ... going downhill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Me too in our `88 Westy's 2.1L with AT .... radar warning sign verified. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Downhill, so I can still keep 60-65 uphill on the other side! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Plenty of time to "imagine" at stock Vanagon speeds Chris! ... or daydream, check out fields & livestock, Rock to the Beach Boys & Beatles, etc.! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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| KELTY360 |
May 3 2018, 12:33 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(euro911 @ May 2 2018, 09:59 PM) QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 2 2018, 07:15 PM) QUOTE(914forme @ May 2 2018, 06:58 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) WRX in your back yard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Make that van fly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Next week I'll be cruising my EG33 Syncro Westy through Montana, trying my best to hold it under 85......just sayin'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)... going downhill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I said cruisin' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tunez.gif) ......not listening for rod knock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) BTW, I've seen triple digits on the speedo, but that was also downhill. |
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| 914forme |
May 3 2018, 04:50 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I have an extra 3.3 long block here just saying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
LS swap keeps making it siren calls, I have myself tied to the mast but it would not take much for me to cut the ropes and jump ship. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
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| Dr Evil |
May 3 2018, 07:25 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 3 2018, 02:33 PM) QUOTE(euro911 @ May 2 2018, 09:59 PM) QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 2 2018, 07:15 PM) QUOTE(914forme @ May 2 2018, 06:58 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) WRX in your back yard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Make that van fly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Next week I'll be cruising my EG33 Syncro Westy through Montana, trying my best to hold it under 85......just sayin'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)... going downhill (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I said cruisin' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tunez.gif) ......not listening for rod knock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yikes.gif) BTW, I've seen triple digits on the speedo, but that was also downhill. Over 100mph confirmed on a flat highway in the vair powered 74. |
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| Chris H. |
May 3 2018, 07:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(914forme @ May 3 2018, 05:50 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I have an extra 3.3 long block here just saying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) LS swap keeps making it siren calls, I have myself tied to the mast but it would not take much for me to cut the ropes and jump ship. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Oh I remember Steve...any idea how the internals are? Great engine but I would not want to rebuild one. Most of the time they are good for 200k or so. I have a spare intake manifold and most of the accessories to make it complete. I hear ya on the LS...it's really one of the best swaps for a 914. Doc I bet 100 in a bay window is pretty intense. Wrestling with that big ole steering wheel... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| 914forme |
May 3 2018, 08:03 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None
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Ran great when pulled. Has the normal leaks, comes with all the parts to fix them. Including the rear metal piece instead of the plastic version. Hate them things.
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| Chris H. |
May 3 2018, 08:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) yeah maybe we should revisit this! I will PM you in the next few days. Currently unpacking all our cars...kid just came home from college. I have no idea how she fit all this stuff in a 10X14 room.
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| Dr Evil |
May 4 2018, 12:33 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ May 3 2018, 09:40 PM) QUOTE(914forme @ May 3 2018, 05:50 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I have an extra 3.3 long block here just saying (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) LS swap keeps making it siren calls, I have myself tied to the mast but it would not take much for me to cut the ropes and jump ship. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Oh I remember Steve...any idea how the internals are? Great engine but I would not want to rebuild one. Most of the time they are good for 200k or so. I have a spare intake manifold and most of the accessories to make it complete. I hear ya on the LS...it's really one of the best swaps for a 914. Doc I bet 100 in a bay window is pretty intense. Wrestling with that big ole steering wheel... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) It was terrifying. Its lifted which only caused it to wander more with any slight gust. |
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| KELTY360 |
May 13 2018, 06:12 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(KELTY360 @ May 2 2018, 07:15 PM) QUOTE(914forme @ May 2 2018, 06:58 PM) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) WRX in your back yard (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Make that van fly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Next week I'll be cruising my EG33 Syncro Westy through Montana, trying my best to hold it under 85......just sayin'. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) Doncha just hate it when you look down at the speedo and you’re doing almost 90 without realizing it? Happened frequently going thru Montana with their 80 mph speed limit. Smoooooth. I know there are reasons for keeping a waterboxer, but they escape me at the moment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| Chris H. |
May 14 2018, 07:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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It does creep up on you doesn't it? I picked up a Stage 1 ecutune chip last week for my 914 and MAN does it make a difference.
I'm on the hunt for an EG33 or EZ30. Steve has some big HP Plans so he should hang on to that spare motor for now. I'll find one soon I'm sure. |
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| flmont |
May 14 2018, 07:18 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Is that stage 1 from subiechips.com by chance,..??
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| Chris H. |
May 14 2018, 08:07 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Yes it is. Car was running great before...it's amazing now.
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| flmont |
May 14 2018, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 879 Joined: 21-October 08 From: Tucson,Az Member No.: 9,676 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Sweet,..is that with the Z32 and larger Injectors,.or just the chip ....Thanks Frank
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