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post Jan 17 2016, 01:40 AM
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Hello ive thought about doing this for a while but lately ive had an itch and lots of questions and little want to open 1000s of threads so here it is. Subydoo i bought a 1970 914 from a one legged guy in my home town who bought it from a crip in a neighboring city. straight off the bat i knew i was gonna ej turbo swap it.Attached Image
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post Jan 17 2016, 01:49 AM
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When I bought it i was told it was crip blue, this I didn't like. this picture is more of a glamour shot, someone went to town with bondo and fiberglass but on the other side. same day i bought it i began stripping down the interior, and finding rust holes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif). From this point i began the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif).


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post Jan 17 2016, 01:59 AM
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Within a month i had cut out most of the rust and got a repair panel from Pelican Parts welded it in and began sanding the car in my moms garage. Note; never sand inside EVER! it makes everything always dusty forever dont do it! Anyway i cut the fenders glassed on the flares. this part took forever but hopefully you're not as unlucky as me and find a half inch of crip bondo on your doors! (no joke)


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post Jan 17 2016, 09:09 AM
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post Jan 17 2016, 09:37 AM
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Or is it the side of light? My car has seen more sunlight since my Subaru swap and far less jack stand darkness. Hehe. As Kent stated " Welcome " Just be warned once you go Subaru you never go back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jan 17 2016, 10:38 AM
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I believe ive already hit the point of no return
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post Jan 17 2016, 10:45 AM
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Next the painting stage. After many days of sanding and dust filling the ground and everything the light does and doesn't touch I cleaned the garage with an air compressor and a garden hose. my street was stained blue from all the dust. I decided to paint my car at home. im not the type of person to rattle can it so i built a paint booth. i put on my custom garbage gag painting suit and started laying down the orange (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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post Jan 17 2016, 11:08 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Suprised you didn't paint it Blood Red!!!!
But in all serious looks like it's going to be a awesome 914 when your done.
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post Jan 17 2016, 02:28 PM
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Nice! You still have 4 months to finish & bring it down to Medford for WCR. You'll be in good 914 suby conversion company (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Jan 17 2016, 05:27 PM
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QUOTE(Coondog @ Jan 17 2016, 09:08 AM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Suprised you didn't paint it Blood Red!!!!
But in all serious looks like it's going to be a awesome 914 when your done.

that would show this crips!
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post Jan 18 2016, 11:29 AM
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now into the good bits; the engine! I purchased an ej205 off ebay for 1200$ with only 50,000 miles. The turbo has no shaft play and is ready for boost! This engine should be enough to kick ass at autocross, track days and the street. Ive replaced the timing belt switched over the usdm stuff and is ready to be mounted to my subaru 5 speed.


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post Jan 19 2016, 10:02 AM
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Handling: For the rear of the car I purchased bilsteins and autoX springs. All around i got 17"x7" wheels and a good set of tires for autoX. Finally on the purchased list was bmw front calipers and new front rotors. what I plan on buying is swaybars on all corners and new rear rotors.


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post Jan 20 2016, 09:53 AM
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Now finally the final catch up post:Transmission I purchased a 5 speed Subaru trans from a town far away for 60 or 80$. It was of unknown condition, found in a storage locker. I strapped it into my baja bug for the most uncomfortable hour an a half ive lived (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Since then it's been sitting in my garage hasn't leaked except when its upside down (lets hope that isn't ever a problem) Yesterday i got the bremar 2wd converter yesterday and i cant wait to install it because it's pretty! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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post Jan 20 2016, 12:08 PM
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That pix of the paint glowing under the light caught my eye,you should so share the paint code,a fine flake citrus,very beeyoutiful,a ton of work.
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post Jan 21 2016, 10:08 AM
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TBH the paint is burnt metallic orange from duplicilor paint shop, i liked the color too much!
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post Jan 21 2016, 01:08 PM
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QUOTE(tazz9924 @ Jan 19 2016, 08:02 AM) *

Handling: For the rear of the car I purchased bilsteins and autoX springs. All around i got 17"x7" wheels and a good set of tires for autoX. Finally on the purchased list was bmw front calipers and new front rotors. what I plan on buying is swaybars on all corners and new rear rotors.


You might want to save your money on the rear sway bar and spend it on adjustable perches for rear springs or the front sway. Since installing the shocks and springs for autocross the rear sway bar has been disconnected. Not needed with 200# springs.
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Update: installed the bremar 2wd converter and it looks sexy! The 2wd swap was easy the hardest part was taking off the nut on the inside of the trans, nothing a little impact gun couldn't fix. all i need now is a clutch and throwout bearing +fork and the trans and engine can (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grouphug.gif)


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What year is your transmission? I have a 1995 5mt in my conversion. I am not happy with the way it shifts. It is sloppy and the shift gates are hard to find. After a little time on the net, I discovered that pre-1998 the 5mt used an external shift return spring. I modified my coldwater 914 cable shifter to include a return spring to mimic the stock Subaru setup and I did see an improvement but it is still not great. I am now on the hunt for a replacement transmission. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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I tossed the spring and mine shifts like a new one. I'm not using Ian's set up so it's difficult to compare. Have you checked the throw and shift gates on the tranny with the shifter disconnected? Should be crisp with definite detents.
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post Jan 23 2016, 07:26 PM
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What year is your transmission? I have a 1995 5mt in my conversion. I am not happy with the way it shifts. It is sloppy and the shift gates are hard to find. After a little time on the net, I discovered that pre-1998 the 5mt used an external shift return spring. I modified my coldwater 914 cable shifter to include a return spring to mimic the stock Subaru setup and I did see an improvement but it is still not great. I am now on the hunt for a replacement transmission. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

its a 98-99 legacy trans, don't know much about it as I picked up for $60 no metal shavings and seems to shift easy
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