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TonyAKAVW
post Feb 10 2006, 02:51 AM
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The engine is finally starting to look like an engine!


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post Feb 10 2006, 02:52 AM
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more engine stuff.


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post Feb 13 2006, 01:07 AM
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Got the intake installed. The intake is an AEM intake. I cut one of the tubes shorter than normal, and had to build a bracket to hold it up. Bracket is made of aluminum and steel, and powdercoated. Between the rbacket and the intake tube is a small piece of silicone rubber.

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post Feb 13 2006, 01:09 AM
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Engine is almost done. Left to do:

Bolt on the alternator, bracket, and belt
Fuel and air hoses
Install/adjust engine wiring harness.

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post Feb 13 2006, 09:23 AM
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Looks familiar.... Keep up the great work!
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post Mar 5 2006, 11:55 PM
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Well, the engine is now basically ready for installation. The only things left are to bolt on the flywheel and fuel injection hose. Otherwise its all wired up, all the vacuum lines and sensors are installed, etc.
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post Mar 5 2006, 11:58 PM
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This weekend I started working on the cable shifter, the portion that botls to the shifter console on the transmission that is.

I made ample use of my Sherline lathe, hacksaw, drill press, taps, and files. I'm not sure if its clear (probably is to some, not to others) how this whole thing will work.

Basically the threaded rods will connect to the cables and provide the two degrees of motion needed to select a gear.

I still have a bit of work left on this, but the major components are under way.

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post Mar 6 2006, 12:03 AM
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tony, im' sure you mentined before but what is the peak torque/HP and max RPM on this beast? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif)
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post Mar 6 2006, 12:34 AM
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what is the peak torque/HP and max RPM on this beast?

On the first page of this thread is a dyno run plot of an EJ25 engine. It looks like the peak torque is 163 ft lbs and peak horsepower is 165 or so.

I will be running this with no cat and a better air intake, no air conditioner or power steering pump, so I figure I'll be at 170 - 175 HP.


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post Mar 6 2006, 12:39 AM
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What are you doing to compensate for the thickness of the plate?
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post Mar 6 2006, 12:44 AM
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What are you doing to compensate for the thickness of the plate?


Well, I'm actually going to cut away the plate so that the bit that goes on the end of the shift rod can go down as far as it needs to go. So the plate thickness won't matter at that point.

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post Apr 7 2006, 09:12 PM
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First bit of progress in a month!

The silver roller is now out of the garage, so tomorrow I'm pulling the 1.7 out of the daily driver and getting it ready for the Subaru conversion.

So if anyone wants a 1.7, let me know.

Hopefully next weekend I an install the Subaru engine

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post Apr 10 2006, 02:39 AM
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why go through so much hassel? when renegade hybrids has already perfected the subie conversion

video proof
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post Apr 10 2006, 02:48 AM
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Because he rocks, and he thought of it first.

Great work, Tony! Looking good!


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post Apr 10 2006, 07:34 AM
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why go through so much hassel? when renegade hybrids has already perfected the subie conversion

video proof

Designing your own set up, documenting it, and being a pioneer are all worth more than a conversion in the box. Probably even cost less.

Short answer: Same reason a dog licks himslef (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post May 9 2006, 03:23 AM
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Finally some progress to report. For those just re-tuning in, I have abandoned the silver car conversion and am in the process of converting my yellow '70 1.7 to an EJ25.

A month ago or so, I had an engine pull party. In the time since then, I have stripped out all unneeded metal in the engine bay (except the OEM engine mounts, which are both difficult to remove and might prove useful in the future). Additionally, I have ground down the remaining spot welds, filled in a few overzealous grinds, etc. I've spent quite a few hours sanding everything smooth. While it doesn't LOOK nice it is for the most part nice and smooth. Its not perfect, but it is good enough for me. With some luck I will be able to get the Zero Rust sprayed in this coming Saturday.

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post May 9 2006, 08:40 AM
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WOW! Very nice fire wall to start with! I could only dream of having a clean rust free engine bay to work from. One day soon it will be back in shape but you have a great head start! Can't wait to see what happens next. Keep up the great work, I'm following along with every step as are many others...
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post May 9 2006, 09:55 AM
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There were a bunch of conversions already in progress when renegade started. Them being a full service shop with budget and full-time employees meant they finished first, and they did do a very nice job, but the other conversions that are in progress are all interesting for different reasons. In this case, the oil pan modifications and the ability to run the radiator in the engine compartment are of particular interest - especially given what an amazingly clean job Tony is doing.




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post May 9 2006, 09:58 AM
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Tony - is that a cable shift modification to the 901 sideshifter??

Schweet - nice work!!
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post May 9 2006, 10:07 AM
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Wow, cleaning up the engine bay looks like a real PITA, and a thankless job at that. It'll be nice to see it w/ some paint (and an engine).


BTW, now that history is being written, Scott Thatcher had his EJ25 swap, with radiator in the engine bay, on the road (cross country and back ) before Renegade announced their kit.
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