My 3.3L Subie Conversion Thread, Got me some 914rubber stuff Options

[Chris H.]

To confirm the early 924 gauge seems to be a perfect swap-out. Same size, same warning lights needed. Still need to verify the fuel gauge but I can always use the 914 one. I'll see if the Subie water temp sender is in any way compatible but if not the 924 sender is super cheap.

[jimkelly]

3m has an adhesive remover - I think these might be it

http://www.premiumboatcare.com/3m-adhesive...channelid=FROOG

or

http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-1729...mp;gclsrc=aw.ds

jim

[Chris H.]

Thanks Jim!

[76-914]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Way to go, Chris. I wasn't aware that the OG engine was still in the car! Did you sell it? I went a different route and sold mine first so that I couldn't "chicken out" when the going got rough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) Glad you are back on track and staying ahead of me so that I don't have to figure this stuff out by myself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) In fact, your recent post on the flywheel bolts was perfect timing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Chris, where on Nasoic did you find the section on transmission/clutch cross referencing? BTW, thx for the Bremmer link. Got that done last nite, sans the spool itself. Keep up the good work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

[Chris H.]

Thanks Kent!

I didn't sell the engine yet...probably should have.

On the clutch thing I just did a bunch of searches and found people complaining about how they had the wrong clutch....what year and model is your trans?

BTW that spool nut needs like 95 lbs of torque. And you use the thicker washer when you reinstall (there are two when you take the nut off between the gear that is removed to lock the diff).

[Chris H.]

And have you figured out the cable shifter thing yet? Still intimidated by that.

[Chris H.]

Kent, I checked your thread and it looks like the KSB03 is the clutch kit you need. I would do a search on NASIOC in the transmission section for 2003 WRX and KSB03 to be sure it's the right one. If it isn't no doubt you will find someone who installed it and it chewed up the disc. I think its correct though. Buy the whole kit if you can, apparently the pressure plate is not worth reusing. EXEDY is the OEM I think, seems like the one the Subaru guys like.

[76-914]

Kent, I checked your thread and it looks like the KSB03 is the clutch kit you need. I would do a search on NASIOC in the transmission section for 2003 WRX and KSB03 to be sure it's the right one. If it isn't no doubt you will find someone who installed it and it chewed up the disc. I think its correct though. Buy the whole kit if you can, apparently the pressure plate is not worth reusing. EXEDY is the OEM I think, seems like the one the Subaru guys like.

Wow, thx Chris, Good info. I walk on egg shells when on Nasioc. Get flamed in a second there. Whilst on the subject; I found a Suby board that is on keel with this site. Smaller but very friendly and eager to assist. It's USMB. "Ultimate Subaru Message Board". As far as the cable shifter. I'm looking forward to that part. I should get my shifter this week and will start this week or next. Have you ordered cables yet?

[Chris H.]

Yeah TELL ME ABOUT IT re NASIOC! Sheeesh this board is so polite compared to that one. I posted a couple of questions that they must have thought were so stupid they didn't even reply with a smart a$$ remark! Thanks for the link to USMB!

No I haven't bought cables yet. Where did you buy yours? I'll just buy the same ones and copy what you do!

[76-914]

Yeah TELL ME ABOUT IT re NASIOC! Sheeesh this board is so polite compared to that one. I posted a couple of questions that they must have thought were so stupid they didn't even reply with a smart a$$ remark! Thanks for the link to USMB!

No I haven't bought cables yet. Where did you buy yours? I'll just buy the same ones and copy what you do!

Haven't ordered any yet. My MR2 shifter should arrive in the next day or two. I'll be able to size those once I get the shifter. I'm more interested in durability than price but I'll keep you in the loop as soon as I get it. I'll probably get flamed at Nasioc for my stupid starter question. Do you remember a thread where indexing the starter was discussed? How much ground clearance do you have on your exhaust at it's lowest point?

[jimkelly]

chris

looks like zaney is possibly the go to guy for the shifter as he managed to recreate the design in dbcooper's car which appears good to me.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=94994

jim

[Chris H.]

Kent,

I'm using an Accord shifter and I am definitely looking for quality and durability over price as well. No skimping on this one.

Are you using aftermarket starter or something? If you use a stock starter you shouldn't need to shim it. My stock starter is hitting the trunk floor...might gave to go aftermarket myself. Don't remember any indexing threads but Bob would probably know. He used a high torque aftermarket one as I recall.

I got the engine test fitted yesterday but the exhaust isn't in yet. I'll get it installed tomorrow and measure it and take some pics. I was worried it wouldn't fit but it looks like it will. Have to take the mount bar off to get it in.

Jim,

Thanks for the link! How did I miss that awesome build? So it seems like once again I am making it harder than it is....so the top able is up down, the bottom is left right....is it really that easy?

[BIGKAT_83]

Kent,

I'm using an Accord shifter and I am definitely looking for quality and durability over price as well. No skimping on this one.

Are you using aftermarket starter or something? If you use a stock starter you shouldn't need to shim it. My stock starter is hitting the trunk floor...might gave to go aftermarket myself. Don't remember any indexing threads but Bob would probably know. He used a high torque aftermarket one as I recall.

I got the engine test fitted yesterday but the exhaust isn't in yet. I'll get it installed tomorrow and measure it and take some pics. I was worried it wouldn't fit but it looks like it will. Have to take the mount bar off to get it in.

Jim,

Thanks for the link! How did I miss that awesome build? So it seems like once again I am making it harder than it is....so the top able is up down, the bottom is left right....is it really that easy?

Here is the starter and shifter I'm using. No problems with clearance using them.

Bob

[Chris H.]

Thanks Bob! No clearance issues because you are a master craftsman. Looks like the same starter I am using. I'm gonna have to ding my trunk floor a bit. It's the solenoid that is hitting.

[76-914]

Kent,

I'm using an Accord shifter and I am definitely looking for quality and durability over price as well. No skimping on this one.

Are you using aftermarket starter or something? If you use a stock starter you shouldn't need to shim it. My stock starter is hitting the trunk floor...might gave to go aftermarket myself. Don't remember any indexing threads but Bob would probably know. He used a high torque aftermarket one as I recall.

I got the engine test fitted yesterday but the exhaust isn't in yet. I'll get it installed tomorrow and measure it and take some pics. I was worried it wouldn't fit but it looks like it will. Have to take the mount bar off to get it in.

Jim,

Thanks for the link! How did I miss that awesome build? So it seems like once again I am making it harder than it is....so the top able is up down, the bottom is left right....is it really that easy?

Here is the starter and shifter I'm using. No problems with clearance using them.

Bob

Which starter is that, Bob? Source, price?

[BIGKAT_83]

Its a stock Subaru starter for a 2005 2.5 RS with manual transaxle. I'm sure it fits other Subarus. I got a rebult one off Ebay for $39 with shipping.
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[Chris H.]

Bob always finds the deals...

I think I'm going to shim my cradle a bit to lower the engine and trans an inch so the clutch fork and starter will clear. The trans stub is a little higher than parallel so it should be fine.

[jimkelly]

I was told that one does not want the axle to be perfectly square to trans, cause then the cvs don't lubricate as well.

[Chris H.]

Good to know thanks Jim! The trans stubs are a little forward of the wheel axle so they won't be straight on.

[a914622]

So im haveing a little problem getting the wire pics to upload? I think its the home internet. I will try again tomorrow.

jcl