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> From electric to a Subaru 3.6 swap, I'm the Suby guy who wandered into the 914 club
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post Oct 20 2018, 12:22 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) And that is an issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I have a guy..
He makes an alternator bracket that moves it to where the AC used to be. I will be ordering on in a couple of weeks. I will dig up his contact info.

You won't regret the AC install. I've got the AC tools and can show you how to install a Vintage Air unit without any modifications or drilling of the lower dash pad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


76-914, Do you have a thread on the Vintage Air install? Which evaporator did you go with?
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post Oct 21 2018, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE(Costa05 @ Oct 20 2018, 11:22 AM) *

QUOTE(76-914 @ Oct 19 2018, 10:12 PM) *

QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Oct 18 2018, 09:07 PM) *

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) And that is an issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I have a guy..
He makes an alternator bracket that moves it to where the AC used to be. I will be ordering on in a couple of weeks. I will dig up his contact info.

You won't regret the AC install. I've got the AC tools and can show you how to install a Vintage Air unit without any modifications or drilling of the lower dash pad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


76-914, Do you have a thread on the Vintage Air install? Which evaporator did you go with?

@Costa05 here is the build thread. It should be towards the end. If it's not covered, pm me. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=201776 Excuse the Highjacking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Oct 21 2018, 08:32 PM
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QUOTE(Costa05 @ Oct 20 2018, 11:22 AM) *

QUOTE(76-914 @ Oct 19 2018, 10:12 PM) *

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) And that is an issue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I have a guy..
He makes an alternator bracket that moves it to where the AC used to be. I will be ordering on in a couple of weeks. I will dig up his contact info.

You won't regret the AC install. I've got the AC tools and can show you how to install a Vintage Air unit without any modifications or drilling of the lower dash pad. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


76-914, Do you have a thread on the Vintage Air install? Which evaporator did you go with?

@Costa05 here is the build thread. It should be towards the end. If it's not covered, pm me. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=201776 Excuse the Highjacking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Thanks 76-914. Agreed...My apologies to the OP for the hjack. AC in AZ is a must!
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post Oct 27 2018, 05:45 PM
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No apology needed, I'll be installing A/C once she's up and running.

It's been a crazy month for me so not a lot of time to work on it but I finally got the motor back in with it moved 2" forward and it looks like this is going to be the magic spot. I have space for the release fork and slave cylinder, room between the firewall and throttle body, and the axle angle is completely within the range of the CVs I have.

You can see my CV angle finder (pat pending (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) ) that runs from center to center of the cups.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1084.photobucket.com-22446-1540683951.1.jpg)

Plenty of room up front
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Plenty of room in the rear
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1084.photobucket.com-22446-1540683951.3.jpg)

Now I need to fab up a trans mount and I think it'll be time to get the assembly off to the fabricators to make a jig for production.
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post Oct 27 2018, 07:16 PM
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Now I need to fab up a trans mount and I think it'll be time to get the assembly off to the fabricators to make a jig for production.

Oh look another kit by someone that doesn't have a driving car.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I'm just saying you should prove it all works as complete swap before trying to get money from the group. I need 2 hands to count the people that thought they had great engineering skills that actually sucked and flopped.
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post Oct 28 2018, 12:30 AM
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QUOTE(Chi-town @ Oct 27 2018, 04:45 PM) *

Now I need to fab up a trans mount and I think it'll be time to get the assembly off to the fabricators to make a jig for production.

Oh look another kit by someone that doesn't have a driving car.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I'm just saying you should prove it all works as complete swap before trying to get money from the group. I need 2 hands to count the people that thought they had great engineering skills that actually sucked and flopped.

Slow your roll there Jr.

As you can see this is a Coldwater 914 cradle that I am "adjusting" to fit the Subaru new gen H6 engines. It's not rocket science to move an engine 2" and check CV angles.

As long as the CV angles check ok through the full suspension cycle there's nothing else really to test.
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post Oct 28 2018, 06:47 AM
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QUOTE(Chi-town @ Oct 27 2018, 11:30 PM) *

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QUOTE(Chi-town @ Oct 27 2018, 04:45 PM) *

Now I need to fab up a trans mount and I think it'll be time to get the assembly off to the fabricators to make a jig for production.

Oh look another kit by someone that doesn't have a driving car.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I'm just saying you should prove it all works as complete swap before trying to get money from the group. I need 2 hands to count the people that thought they had great engineering skills that actually sucked and flopped.

Slow your roll there Jr.

As you can see this is a Coldwater 914 cradle that I am "adjusting" to fit the Subaru new gen H6 engines. It's not rocket science to move an engine 2" and check CV angles.

As long as the CV angles check ok through the full suspension cycle there's nothing else really to test.


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Chris914n6,
Dylan knows what he is doing. I have worked with him and I am impressed with his knowledge and experience. If you need two hands to count maybe you should work on your math skills. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Oct 28 2018, 11:03 AM
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Looks great to me! I’m first in line for a production cradle! Thanks for your work on this for the benefit of the group.
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No apology needed, I'll be installing A/C once she's up and running.

It's been a crazy month for me so not a lot of time to work on it but I finally got the motor back in with it moved 2" forward and it looks like this is going to be the magic spot. I have space for the release fork and slave cylinder, room between the firewall and throttle body, and the axle angle is completely within the range of the CVs I have.

You can see my CV angle finder (pat pending (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) ) that runs from center to center of the cups.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1084.photobucket.com-22446-1540683951.1.jpg)

Plenty of room up front
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1084.photobucket.com-22446-1540683951.2.jpg)

Plenty of room in the rear
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/i1084.photobucket.com-22446-1540683951.3.jpg)

Now I need to fab up a trans mount and I think it'll be time to get the assembly off to the fabricators to make a jig for production.

Won't be long now. LMK when you get that thing on the road and I'll give you one of these.

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Well the engine is back out and the cradle is at the fabricators.

One of the main "adjustments" I'm making to the cradle is the engine mounting pads. They will be slotted to allow you to move the engine forward or rearward depending on your needs.

I should hopefully have a prototype in about a week to test fit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

I also received my Canton cooling tanks so I can start the cooling system design finally.

I also swapped slave cylinders to the newer accumulator style without the accumulator to allow the line to be connected at the rear of it rather than the top for more clearance.

And I also found my spare Bosch style starter which fit perfectly also.

I test fit one axle shaft with the high angle 930 joints and it had a lot of angle to spare so one more thing checked off the list!

I'll try and get some pics up soon, haven't had much time to take them.
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someone mentioned this starter?
11-14 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX OEM EJ255 STARTER FXT 23300AA560
this one is on ebay and i've had it in my watch list for months.


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post Nov 11 2018, 08:47 AM
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Which engine are u using Chi-town,..EZ36,.. ??
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Yes it's an EZ36.

Jim, I used the Bosch style but that will work too.
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I would love to see this motor set up with ITB's!
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I would love to see this motor set up with ITB's!


I'm working with a company in the UK to hopefully hammer that out.
I have the design to use the Triumph Speed Triple units but I wanted something a bit bigger after doing some math.
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post Nov 15 2018, 08:26 PM
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I saw you where looking at a shifter setup in the classifieds, I can tell you can build it for less.

MR2 shifter
push pull cables in the proper length
And one of these from Zero Decibel Motorsports

You'll be good to go
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post Nov 15 2018, 08:34 PM
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Man the prices of these shifters has shot up, still cheaper to build the setup, but dang, I should have invested in MR2 shifters, I would be sitting at 200% increase over a two year period. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) might have been longer than that now that I think about it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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Man the prices of these shifters has shot up, still cheaper to build the setup, but dang, I should have invested in MR2 shifters, I would be sitting at 200% increase over a two year period. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) might have been longer than that now that I think about it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) one of the guys here, Ross maybe?, got me one from a pick and pull for $25.
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Chi-town,...where did you get the axle measuring tool,..Thanks Frank
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Frank most people end up making them. You cut the two axles you need to work with so they will not hit. Get a few of them stainless steel hose clamps with the screw ends. Put them around the axles two per axle piece should be fine. You take a piece of angle to bridge the gap, and slide the ends in place, with the suspension at its shortest location between the two CV cups, flanges, hubs, etc.... Make sure the circlips or what ever retaining device has not hit rock bottom so you want just a hair of play. Lock the clamps in place with the angle.

Then you should cycle the suspension up and down, maximum travel. This will be based on the travel that your shocks and springs will allow. So you need to know that. If they don't fall out or bind, you got a length that works for your build. Take you measurement. Repeat on the other side, they can be off (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

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