lastwolf69
Dec 1 2017, 10:56 AM
my first step picked up a 2003 wrx half cut from japan...sorry about it being on its side it rotated autamatically
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lastwolf69
Dec 1 2017, 10:59 AM
step 2 engine and trans out
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lastwolf69
Dec 1 2017, 11:02 AM
Decided to use the Wrx gages and dash but it was a right hand drive...fun to flip it all around and fit it all together. time for fiberglass and paint.
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mepstein
Dec 1 2017, 11:03 AM
lastwolf69
Dec 1 2017, 11:04 AM
QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 1 2017, 11:03 AM)
Thanks :-)
Andyrew
Dec 1 2017, 12:43 PM
This will be fun to watch! Can we see the 914?
Justinp71
Dec 1 2017, 03:11 PM
Looking good! What are you going to use for a computer? I am doing a wrx motor into my off-road car and looking at using the stinger standalone computer...
76-914
Dec 1 2017, 04:03 PM
lastwolf69
Dec 1 2017, 07:49 PM
QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Dec 1 2017, 03:11 PM)
Looking good! What are you going to use for a computer? I am doing a wrx motor into my off-road car and looking at using the stinger standalone computer...
I’m using the wrx computer and wiring harness
JRust
Dec 1 2017, 08:12 PM
Excellent! Curios to see how that dash comes out. Definitely following this thread.
lastwolf69
Dec 1 2017, 08:32 PM
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Dec 1 2017, 12:43 PM)
This will be fun to watch! Can we see the 914?
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Cairo94507
Dec 2 2017, 03:34 PM
effutuo101
Dec 2 2017, 10:59 PM
mgp4591
Dec 3 2017, 06:05 AM
A slab sided sleeper - very cool! Can't wait to see how this turns out... and
thelogo
Dec 3 2017, 10:07 PM
A 914 with i assume over 200 horses
Turbocharged too
What is the radiator going to be mounted ?
Engine bay ?
lastwolf69
Dec 4 2017, 12:39 PM
QUOTE(thelogo @ Dec 3 2017, 10:07 PM)
A 914 with i assume over 200 horses
Turbocharged too
What is the radiator going to be mounted ?
Engine bay ?
engine is rated at 240hp with the turbo...radiator will go up front and will be vented out through a fiber glass shroud so I can keep a small trunk up there :-)
Justinp71
Dec 20 2017, 12:51 PM
QUOTE(lastwolf69 @ Dec 1 2017, 05:49 PM)
QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Dec 1 2017, 03:11 PM)
Looking good! What are you going to use for a computer? I am doing a wrx motor into my off-road car and looking at using the stinger standalone computer...
I’m using the wrx computer and wiring harness
Oh so your planning to keep all the factory sensors and dash? In the off-road car alot of the factory sensors will be missing and I will not have a dash. So I was told it will be easier to run a stand alone computer. Another option is to trick the factory computer with jumpers on the missing sensors. I'm just trying to figure out how to do it without spending the $1500 for the standalone computer and wiring.
Andyrew
Dec 20 2017, 01:27 PM
Microsquirt Justin.
If I did it again I would go microsquirt and tune it myself. (Actually I would probably go MS3 Pro for all the features).
914forme
Dec 20 2017, 03:02 PM
MS3 Pro, or MS Plug and Play. That being said lots of people have done the conversion with the stock ECU.
Scott is the guy that comes to mind for a stock ECU build
PORSTI build thread
Mueller
Dec 20 2017, 03:18 PM
It's been a couple of weeks now, driving it yet?
Cool project, looking forward to seeing it in person one of these days.
lastwolf69
Feb 5 2018, 10:51 AM
QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Dec 20 2017, 12:51 PM)
QUOTE(lastwolf69 @ Dec 1 2017, 05:49 PM)
QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Dec 1 2017, 03:11 PM)
Looking good! What are you going to use for a computer? I am doing a wrx motor into my off-road car and looking at using the stinger standalone computer...
I’m using the wrx computer and wiring harness
Oh so your planning to keep all the factory sensors and dash? In the off-road car alot of the factory sensors will be missing and I will not have a dash. So I was told it will be easier to run a stand alone computer. Another option is to trick the factory computer with jumpers on the missing sensors. I'm just trying to figure out how to do it without spending the $1500 for the standalone computer and wiring.
I've Also made a custom dash that integrates all the Subaru computer system...the couple things ill have to bypass is the anti-lock brakes and the airbags...other then that every sensor is being used.
lastwolf69
Feb 5 2018, 11:02 AM
finally some more pics of my work.
lastwolf69
Feb 5 2018, 11:02 AM
engine test fit
lastwolf69
Feb 5 2018, 11:03 AM
engine craddle
lastwolf69
Feb 5 2018, 11:05 AM
Cradle and 5MT ready for paint
lastwolf69
Feb 5 2018, 11:06 AM
all painted up with bed liner :-)
lastwolf69
Feb 5 2018, 11:08 AM
Engine mounted...Axels line up great, top and trunk lid still fit :-)
lastwolf69
Feb 5 2018, 02:54 PM
QUOTE(Mueller @ Dec 20 2017, 03:18 PM)
It's been a couple of weeks now, driving it yet?
Cool project, looking forward to seeing it in person one of these days.
If I didn't have a day job maybe lol...still tons to do...
given your down in cali its possibility that we will run into each other :-)
Mueller
Feb 9 2018, 02:30 PM
QUOTE(lastwolf69 @ Feb 5 2018, 12:54 PM)
QUOTE(Mueller @ Dec 20 2017, 03:18 PM)
It's been a couple of weeks now, driving it yet?
Cool project, looking forward to seeing it in person one of these days.
If I didn't have a day job maybe lol...still tons to do...
given your down in cali its possibility that we will run into each other :-)
As of now I plan on going to the WCR 2018 up your way in June...
mgp4591
Feb 9 2018, 02:53 PM
Will the top still fit?
lastwolf69
Feb 12 2018, 10:55 AM
QUOTE(Mueller @ Feb 9 2018, 02:30 PM)
QUOTE(lastwolf69 @ Feb 5 2018, 12:54 PM)
QUOTE(Mueller @ Dec 20 2017, 03:18 PM)
It's been a couple of weeks now, driving it yet?
Cool project, looking forward to seeing it in person one of these days.
If I didn't have a day job maybe lol...still tons to do...
given your down in cali its possibility that we will run into each other :-)
As of now I plan on going to the WCR 2018 up your way in June...
I'm hoping to have her finished or at least drivable by then but time will tell lol
lastwolf69
Feb 12 2018, 10:58 AM
QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Feb 9 2018, 02:53 PM)
Will the top still fit?
it does with about a 1/2 inch to spare...Just enough room to build a fiberglass shroud to keep that trunk useable :-)
lastwolf69
Feb 12 2018, 01:10 PM
Anybody know someone that makes a cable shifter set up for this conversion ?
lastwolf69
Feb 21 2018, 12:56 PM
radiator mounts put in.
lastwolf69
Feb 21 2018, 12:58 PM
radiator installed...still need to cut air flow holes and run lines but it fits
mgp4591
Feb 21 2018, 10:20 PM
How will you be running your radiator cooling vents? I've seen a few I want to avoid but it's always interesting to see what others have in mind.
Andyrew
Feb 21 2018, 11:18 PM
QUOTE(lastwolf69 @ Feb 21 2018, 10:58 AM)
radiator installed...still need to cut air flow holes and run lines but it fits
Mounts are good, going to make templates for the shroud now its mounted?
JRust
Feb 22 2018, 05:16 AM
QUOTE(lastwolf69 @ Feb 12 2018, 11:10 AM)
Anybody know someone that makes a cable shifter set up for this conversion ?
I bought the tranny linkage for zero decipal. It's a bell crank setup & looks great. Can't attest to how well it works yet. Does look good in place. LOL. Haven't hooked up the shifter side yet
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lastwolf69
Apr 7 2020, 09:56 AM
finally back to work on this....got put on hold for a cummins conversion on a 64 chevy truck. any way to fallow pics of the subaru steering column coverted and mount plus a look at the subaru gauges in place.
lastwolf69
Apr 7 2020, 09:57 AM
a few more pics
lastwolf69
Apr 7 2020, 10:06 AM
pics of the cummins conversion in case anyone was wonderin about the hold up
lastwolf69
Apr 7 2020, 10:08 AM
more cummins pics..finished truck about 11 months...truck is updated with all the stuff from the dodge to included gauges.
lastwolf69
Apr 7 2020, 10:13 AM
heading to the car show
lastwolf69
Apr 9 2020, 08:56 AM
first axle test fit...need to take about 1.25" off still...gonna order some custom made ones from sway-a-way next week if anyone needs a set now is the time more people who buy them at once the cheaper the price gets....let me know guys and gals
76-914
Apr 9 2020, 12:26 PM
Glad to see this project is back. Stay after it.
lastwolf69
Apr 16 2020, 11:23 AM
Just ordered new axles from sway-a-way so if any one else ever does the wrx and 5mt trans convert their part number for the axle is #2318...they already have all the measurements and everything on file. No more guess work or cutting axles down to measure.
Cheers
lastwolf69
Sep 8 2020, 12:26 PM
I've been Building this Project for my dad and after some recent health issue his ability to drive a manual Trans is no longer there...so I'm putting this project up for sale...keeping in mind i have more then $20,000 into this thing I'm hoping some one will make me a reasonable offer for it and it will find a good home. I would consider trades as well...I.E. 2005 or newer Boxter, convertible mustang, or camaro...lets start at an asking price of maybe $18,000...if anyone has any input on that please feel free to let me know.
Update- found a camaro for my dad and found out I"m having a baby Just need this project gone dropping the price to $10,000
lastwolf69
Mar 31 2022, 12:17 PM
QUOTE(mgp4591 @ Feb 9 2018, 03:53 PM)
Will the top still fit?
yes it does :-)
VaccaRabite
Apr 1 2022, 06:13 AM
Did you end up selling the car? I hope your dad is doing okay and that parenthood is being awesome!
Zach
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