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.

[charliew]

I've been doing other things but just got back to see whats new. It's either here or club narp that there is a long thread about building cable shifters. Also before it's over and done you will probably want the obx lsd so you will be in the tranny anyway to switch the stubs. Also I think the starter and slave cylinder is in slightly different orientations between the push and pull clutch trannys. The turbo tranny in the earlier subys clutch is different from the na trannys clutch, I do know the 05 legacy turbo tranny is like the earlier na trannys with the pivot instead on the shaft. For me the short wide pan and short custom header is the way I will go. Lower center of gravity and more oil capacity. Turbo subys use oil. Still need to change the firewall in the trunk though but mine will look factory thanks to donor trunk parts from Mark Heard. If you ever go to a larger turbo the extra room will help with additional space and for cooling.

Glad to see someone stepping up to make a suby cradle for the masses though.