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> 914 SVX swap, subaru 3.3 conversion
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:01 PM
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The progect started with the plan to rebuild the 1.8 and just get it running. Then with the long list of parts and prices I decided to go a little bigger with a subaru svx 3.3.

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The motor and tranny fit really well considering going from a 1.8 to a 3.3. The tranny mounts worked without any modification and with plenty of room to spare at the front of the motor.

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The doner cars.

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Had to make some room in the trunk to clear the throttle bodies and brackets. I plan on boxing it all in to house the harness and air intake.

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Everything is still in the early stages so I could use any and all help.
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:04 PM
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DAMN! Looks fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:05 PM
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nice : )
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:10 PM
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looks great. ummm...what's SVX? anyone? is that what the engine came out of? and if it isnt, what did the engine come out of? oh and Happy New Year!!
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:28 PM
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looks great. ummm...what's SVX? anyone? is that what the engine came out of? and if it isnt, what did the engine come out of? oh and Happy New Year!!

wow how did i miss that info on the first post? probably (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif)
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:29 PM
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SVX is a subaru from the early 90's, which had a 6 cyl boxer engine
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post Dec 31 2009, 09:30 PM
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I was still working on the post. Still really new at this, including the conversion proccess.
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post Dec 31 2009, 10:20 PM
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SVX engine is awesome! Love seeing someone doing this to a 914. I'm in process of converting a Syncro Vanagon to the same engine. Look forward to watching this thread.

BTW, any chance you'll take it to Lewiston's Hot August Nites when it's done? I frequently go to that show and even saw a teener there last year.
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post Jan 1 2010, 12:08 AM
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SVX engine is awesome! Love seeing someone doing this to a 914. I'm in process of converting a Syncro Vanagon to the same engine. Look forward to watching this thread.

BTW, any chance you'll take it to Lewiston's Hot August Nites when it's done? I frequently go to that show and even saw a teener there last year.


If i get it done by then its kinda a must since the towns are just separated by a bridge. Not to many 914's runnin around down here. Just a lot of jacked up diesels.
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post Jan 1 2010, 04:18 PM
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see this

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry1197168
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post Jan 1 2010, 05:49 PM
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SVX was a cool car, and it was a shame that Subaru dropped it. Its a cheap way to get easy HP for the 914.

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post Jan 1 2010, 06:43 PM
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I have an itch to do something similar some day, but I want to use the new 6cyl from the Tribeca or the Forester (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) More power, newer, but more expensive than buying a used SVX for parts.
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post Jan 1 2010, 07:38 PM
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BTW, any chance you'll take it to Lewiston's Hot August Nites when it's done? I frequently go to that show and even saw a teener there last year.



Cool, a person from Clarkston. I'm from Pomeroy! There are some fun roads around home I can't wait to take my 914 onto when it's running!

Wahoooo.....I will look ya up and we can make a drive out of it!
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post Jan 2 2010, 09:16 AM
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Awesome project! I'll be watching closely for sure. I'm helping a buddy put a 3.3 in his '96 legacy wagon in place of the 2.2 that was in it.....should be fun!
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post Jan 2 2010, 05:50 PM
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Glad to see this thread. It got me motivated to go to the garage and work on my EG33 914 conversion.
I've been building a new DIYPNP megasquirt fuel injection control for it and finally got it running today. I'm using all of the stock subaru sensors and running a wasted spark.

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post Jan 2 2010, 07:28 PM
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Glad to see this thread. It got me motivated to go to the garage and work on my EG33 914 conversion.
I've been building a new DIYPNP megasquit fuel injection control for it and finally got it running today. I'm using all of the stock subaru sensors and running a wasted spark.

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yeah! Bob got it running a few hours ago! Congradulations (IMG:style_emoticons/default/KMA.gif)
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post Jan 2 2010, 08:27 PM
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Glad to see this thread. It got me motivated to go to the garage and work on my EG33 914 conversion.
I've been building a new DIYPNP megasquit fuel injection control for it and finally got it running today. I'm using all of the stock subaru sensors and running a wasted spark.

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It looks like your using the stock airbox. How are you planning on ducting the air to it? I dont know if i am going to put flares on it yet so if I do, then I will have the air scoops in them. But I just started so its a while off yet. Keep me posted on your project.
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post Jan 5 2010, 12:52 AM
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The wiring harness was something that I had to turn my brain off for. It was really hard to cut all those wires hoping the whole time that I was doing it right. I'll know pretty soon if all was done correctly.

The start of a long and tedious process.

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After all the unnecessary wires were gone.

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Then I was able to start on my motor mount. I had to avoid the oil filter and exhaust manifolds because the mounts on the 3.3 are towards the back of the engine and I am using the stock mounting points on the 914.

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post Mar 20 2010, 03:01 PM
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Are you going to weld that mounting bar to the stock mount bar? I am doing the same conversion but still at the car on rotisserie rust repair stage. Also on the wiring I have the pinouts from all data but can't decifer what all the numbers to wires mean. Did you just follow the wires to the end and see what they plugged into?
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post Mar 22 2010, 06:41 PM
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Keep posting guys. I'm wanting to do the same conversion. I own a 76 914 (back dating bumpers) and 95 3.3 svx engine with wiring harness. Your pics and info is helpful. I was hoping not to have to cut into the trunk, However after looking at your pics that may not be possible. I am in the early planning stage and trying to collect some parts to up grade the car so it can handle the extra HP. That and finish my garage/out building. I got the underground power cable dug in this weekend, I still need to wire and insulate.But these subie post are a great motivator.
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