Attention world, any Subaru projects being planned?, 12/9 Back up and running! Options

[IM101]

1/26/2015 update: After a rocky year, Re-focusing, moving the shop, and getting some help.

12/09/2013 update: The shop is back up and running, production on cradles to start next monday.

11/26/2013 update: Still on the hunt for a good position, but planning on officially moving the rest of my shop over after thanksgiving Stay tuned for production run status!

10/13/013 update: Had what looked like an good gig but it went sideways on me... May have figured out a temporary shop to get things going in... priority 1 is a cable shift bracket. Also posted what inventory i have left on the second post of my vendor thread.

9/1/2013 update: Wedding and honeymoon went great! Just trying to get settled in Boise now and land a paycheck job to support a resume in operations. Check on page 9 for details.

5/20/2013 update: Getting married and moving, help me make it happen, take advantage of my stock liquidation. prices listed in the 2nd post of my member vendor thread. Details of the move are on page 9 of this thread

1/2/2012 update: After a too long of a wait the Axles are finally done Shipping to customers will commence ASAP.

11/9/2012 update: In my ongoing quest to make the conversion process simpler and cheaper I have now become a Small Car Performance and Speed hut dealer. both allowing me to pass on a little bit of a discount to customers. If you have any questions feel free to ask!

09/12/2012 update: I'm very exited to announce that my website is live! feel free to check it out coldwater914.com. It is a work in progress but I'm very please with how it is turning out.

8/7/2012 update: I'm gearing up for my first production run this coming weekend, to see some pictures and descriptions go to my member vendor thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=191930


If any of those winter projects are Subaru conversions I would just like to inform you of what is coming down the pipeline...
Lots of groundwork has been laid in the realm of Subaru conversions with guys like porscharu and DBcooper not to mention the ankle biter thread. The moral of the story is it is a great option for these little cars, excellent reliability, MPG... and of course power. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

The conversion has been done, and well, many times. However like many conversions it takes time, there are many different pieces to the subi conversion puzzle and they all have to be fabricated, sourced, and installed. A process that can take months if not years depending on how much spare time is available.

I'm working on a solution to that however. One place that someone can get everything needed for the Subaru conversion. The engine cradle the axles the transmission (if going with the Subaru box over the 901) and even a turnkey engine... for DIY'ers or plug and play guys. The 914/Subaru conversion, simplified.

So if you're thinking about a Subaru conversion fell free to ask questions and be sure to stay tuned.

[IM101]

Other things that would make a subaru based 914 nice would be quieter running
than an air cooled and good air conditioning for people living in hot areas.
I love my type IV engine when I want to drive hard, but for cruising an hour on the
highway it is pretty noisy.
I have a suby conversion on my to do list once I finish my IMSA car.
John

Something interesting that I have found in my development is the fact, that if done correctly you can, flip the intake, to avoid cutting into the trunk, but still retain the use of the AC compressor that is normally lost.. Another reason that this great engine is such a great match for this great car... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

IM101 - one thing to keep in mind is if the car will be in a state that does emissions or does emissions and requires all emissions pieces be on motor. i'm in delaware and all 1968 cars ad later must be emission tested using a tail pipe sniffer. in CA i believe all 1974 cars and older are emissions exempt. nice to see you are sensitive to 914 owner's budget limitations : )
i think i lean NA ej25 sohc with suby trans.
http://www.renegadehybrids.com/914/Subie/Subie.html
jim

I have given a little thought to that. Oregon has a similar cut off date for emissions. Secretly I was hoping that California being known for its emissions laws would be the worst case out there, however it seems this is not the case. Also emissions laws are just getting more and more stringent, so who knows if the cut off date is not moved back or changed in some way here aswell. In anycase a strait tail pipe sniffer shouldn’t be too bad, I have contemplated developing an emissions safe set up down the road, something that would include all the necessary pieces ( Catalitic converter and what not) and two separate engine maps, one for testing (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) , and one for driving. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

of course a lot more research would need to be done... but its not impossible.