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> Consensus,On best way to convert a 914, Best way to do a Subie 914 conversion
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post Sep 9 2015, 05:59 PM
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Ok,..with all the MAJOR experienced people on this form,..and these conversions being accomplished for years now,..is there a BEST way to do a SUBIE conversion or a most popular,.. or easiest way to convert.(regardless of engine choice).
Meaning,..best radiator to use,due to size,..or run lines under car, or thru the longs,.best hose to use,..or fittings,..engine cradel's ,..which fuel pumps work well,..what's the best way to strip down a harness,..or have it done.. Etc

I know a lot of this is personal preference,.or used what's available,..I cant belive someone didn't write a book of guidelines on this,...Its seems very popular,...a few years ago I would have never even considerd doing this,..and NOW,..I cant wait to get started,..!!!!!
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post Sep 9 2015, 06:04 PM
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I know you will get a bunch of replies re this posting. I think a WRX motor in a 914 is a terrific option. I have always loved the sound of those little boxer motors.
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post Sep 9 2015, 06:04 PM
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Find the Subaru Wiki thread. All the answers...
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post Sep 9 2015, 06:10 PM
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post Sep 10 2015, 09:26 AM
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QUOTE(flmont @ Sep 9 2015, 04:59 PM) *

Ok,..with all the MAJOR experienced people on this form,..and these conversions being accomplished for years now,..is there a BEST way to do a SUBIE conversion or a most popular,.. or easiest way to convert.(regardless of engine choice).
Meaning,..best radiator to use,due to size,..or run lines under car, or thru the longs,.best hose to use,..or fittings,..engine cradel's ,..which fuel pumps work well,..what's the best way to strip down a harness,..or have it done.. Etc

I know a lot of this is personal preference,.or used what's available,..I cant belive someone didn't write a book of guidelines on this,...Its seems very popular,...a few years ago I would have never even considerd doing this,..and NOW,..I cant wait to get started,..!!!!!

First, you need to decide which route you will go: ",..is there a BEST way to do a SUBIE conversion or a most popular,.. or easiest way to convert" Usually it is the "wallet" that decides.
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post Sep 10 2015, 12:12 PM
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For me the best way was to buy a donor car and use every part off the donor possible. Engine, transmission, fuel pump, fuel lines, computer, fuel filter, radiator,etc.

My budget was very tight. The end result has been a fun and dependable car for my son to drive to school. If it was going to my car and if I had deeper pockets, I would have done things differently.
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post Sep 10 2015, 12:21 PM
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Brittan had a really good writeup on most of this stuff.
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post Sep 10 2015, 01:23 PM
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Buy it done. Drive it. Enjoy.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Easiest, for sure.

Here's the thread Britain put together. Hasn't been updated in while so it's a bit dated, but it covers the basics: Subaru Conversion Wiki
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post Sep 10 2015, 04:58 PM
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Yea,..WOW..the Brittan site is a lot of info,..Thanks...DBCooper,...I want to keep as much 914 as I can...just upgrade ,..engine,..rebuild the 901 to handel the EG33...That's the goal at this time,.. we shall see how it goes ...Thanks Frank


PS,..is it best to run lines thru the longs..???
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post Sep 10 2015, 05:45 PM
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Dealers choice.
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post Sep 10 2015, 05:48 PM
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post Sep 10 2015, 07:14 PM
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post Sep 10 2015, 07:56 PM
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Yeah, he's back, but keep in mind he likes to go SLOW. Or keep it parked. We definitely have different ideas about the best use of cars.
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post Sep 10 2015, 07:57 PM
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Buy donor, send to renegade hybrids, write check, pick up car.
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post Sep 10 2015, 08:00 PM
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I don't know, Rich. He said "best," and the people I've spoken with who've seen them wouldn't put the Renegade conversions in that category. Easy and effective, though, no question about that.
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post Sep 10 2015, 08:03 PM
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I don't know, Rich. He said "best," and the people I've spoken with who've seen them wouldn't put the Renegade conversions in that category. Easy and effective, though, no question about that.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) dbcooper's car is 3rd gen next to a renegade car.
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post Sep 10 2015, 08:21 PM
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Buy donor, send to renegade hybrids, write check, pick up car.

Ok,

Buy donor, send to dbcooper, write big ass check, take dbcooper car, enjoy.
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post Sep 10 2015, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 10 2015, 09:57 PM) *

Buy donor, send to renegade hybrids, write check, pick up car.

Ok,

Buy donor, send to dbcooper, write big ass check, take dbcooper car, enjoy.


Ha ha ha. It's not for sale, but I haven't been able to drive it in more than a year now. Bad back. Last time I got in I couldn't get out, finally had to fall over, out onto the ground, rolled over and finally was able to get back on my feet. Sucks.
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QUOTE(DBCooper @ Sep 10 2015, 10:44 PM) *

QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 10 2015, 07:21 PM) *

QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 10 2015, 09:57 PM) *

Buy donor, send to renegade hybrids, write check, pick up car.

Ok,

Buy donor, send to dbcooper, write big ass check, take dbcooper car, enjoy.


Ha ha ha. It's not for sale, but I haven't been able to drive it in more than a year now. Bad back. Last time I got in I couldn't get out, finally had to fall over, out onto the ground, rolled over and finally was able to get back on my feet. Sucks.

Big fat check would do the trick, and the. You get to do it again, and fix all the things you would have done differently....

Have you considered doing a raised suspension like a Paris Dakar type car?
Easier to get out of it..
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post Sep 10 2015, 08:58 PM
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QUOTE(flmont @ Sep 10 2015, 04:58 PM) *

Yea,..WOW..the Brittan site is a lot of info,..Thanks...DBCooper,...I want to keep as much 914 as I can...just upgrade ,..engine,..rebuild the 901 to handel the EG33...That's the goal at this time,.. we shall see how it goes ...Thanks Frank


PS,..is it best to run lines thru the longs..???

I'd use a Subie transmission- you'll spend as much if not more buying the adapter and rebuilding the 901 as you would to source a good Subie 5 speed and buying the shift mechanism, cables and such. Plus you'll have a great match for the driveline and parts you can buy right off the parts counter at Subaru. You'll have to have custom axles but they're readily available and you don't want to use stock axles with an EG33 anyway- too much power for the stock stuff... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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