Subaru conversion from a Buick swap Options

[Darrensells]

I recently purchased a 1970 914 that was converted to a 3.8 Buick in 1982 but only completed to 90% finished. I am almost finished but the engine has to come out due to timing cover gasket leaking. I am considering changing it all out to a Subaru 6cyl and 5speed Subaru transmission. What donor car should I seek to complete this project? Can I use the engine cradle from the 3.8 Buick? Will it be modifiable? Thanks.

[Chi-town]

The mounts are in a completely different area and can't be added to the V6/V8 style mount.

Currently only Renegade is making a bolt in cradle at $1k each

[Darrensells]

The mounts are in a completely different area and can't be added to the V6/V8 style mount.

Currently only Renegade is making a bolt in cradle at $1k each

My mechanic says since so much has been invested into the Buick 3.8 setup, I should keep it with a 3.8 GM. He makes some good points. It would be cheaper. Just need a newer fuel injected engine. The 77 Regal engine does not have a lot of power and it is carb.

[porschetub]

The mounts are in a completely different area and can't be added to the V6/V8 style mount.

Currently only Renegade is making a bolt in cradle at $1k each

My mechanic says since so much has been invested into the Buick 3.8 setup, I should keep it with a 3.8 GM. He makes some good points. It would be cheaper. Just need a newer fuel injected engine. The 77 Regal engine does not have a lot of power and it is carb.

I would if I ever did this sort of thing the Buick is very good engine,go for a later one with FI,cheap as chips to buy and if late enough they make good power,had an Australian built Holden with Gen 11 3.8 seem to remember it was 220hp,sold it with 460,000kms on it still ran great....bulletproof.
You say 90% done ,you are much closer than moving to a Suby six.
Good luck.

[PatrickB]

My mechanic says since so much has been invested into the Buick 3.8 setup, I should keep it with a 3.8 GM. He makes some good points. It would be cheaper. Just need a newer fuel injected engine. The 77 Regal engine does not have a lot of power and it is carb.
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You might have the old odd fire 3.8, tough as nails but not huge horsepower. hard on timing chains... had one a long time ago in a Pontiac Astre wagon with a 5 speed. Car was quick enough because it was light. I'd be happy with your engine freshened up but if you want more power there's lots of bolt in options.