914 Subaru engine cradle? Options

[IanJ]

OK...I thought about putting this in the wanted thread (Apologies to the mods if this breaches rules, please delete if inappropriate)

Does anyone know where I can get an engine cradle for converting my 914 using the WRX engine and transmission?

I know you can buy from a few sources and mod to suit but my fabrication skills are lacking and i'd need to pass an engineering check here in Aus.

Any info/leads appreciated.

[pktzygt]

I understand the reasoning for placement of motor due to cv axle angle, but I definately didn't ask my question properly. But i've since figured it out.


How are you moving the turbo? Custom up-pipe?

[IM101]

I understand the reasoning for placement of motor due to cv axle angle, but I definately didn't ask my question properly. But i've since figured it out.


How are you moving the turbo? Custom up-pipe?

I have not done any building/testing in that regard yet, I have ideas though and there are options out there...


There is a good amount of room in the front of the engine and Britian Smith has already done a good job of showing how it can be utilized


Similar to Britian, but strait from subaru is the new turbo location for the Legacy GT. above is the stock header/turbo set up. however it needs a scavenge pump I believe.


Above is more of a guess but I believe that a rotated set up could work as the turbo "just" clears the rear trunk, but the DP gets in the way (and you need one of those).

The last picture also shows a flipped intake manifold while retaining the AC by the way.

Again with exhaust it is pretty easy to come up with a custom solution that mounts anywhere.

-Ian