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.

[IM101]

charliew:
I have some good ideas brewing with the cable shifter, just need time to prototype but ill look for that thread, thanks.
I have several different style transmissions, the starter is in the same position, the slave is different, one is on the front lip of the transmission, push style, used pretty much universally except in the early usdm WRX, 2002-2004 which is located on toward the back of the trans behind the clutch fork by about 4”
Either way that shouldn’t make much difference. As to the obx, yes it is a great thing to throw in but some guys with lighter hp and less budget it is an unneeded expense.

Also if you want to go really low center of gravity, get a dry sump set up and I will sell you one of my two prototype cradles (that are too low for normal systems) for cheap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) it would be insanely low!

Bob: Thanks for the heads up, I did do some testing in that arena before I went ahead on ordering the test axles. I made the Subaru joint 30 spline, which I tested to fit 05-07 wrx DOJ (wich will fit the trannies that need a CV inserted and is the tri bearing style) as well as early 95-2000 leagacy/impreza 5mt DOJ’s (the female style CV, which is ball and socket type). I didn’t get my hands on a 02-04 wrx DOJ but once I had a verified system for both styls of transmissions I went ahead and got the test axle made. I will test the wrx soon, but from what ive seen it looks like impresa/leagacy stuff is the same through the years. On the other hand I know at least a 2000-2002 forester DOJ’s will not work, as they are 29 spline and it can be assumed that all foresters may not work. However this should not be a problem as the DOJ itself is interchangeable through all Subaru years.
You are right Subaru no longer sells just the DOJ, you have to buy the full axle from them, however I don’t think that is necessary as used axles are cheap and the DOJ rarely goes bad. Plus I think 1st Subaru parts or one of the other online retailers for OEM Subaru gear still sells several of the DOJ’s separately.
Also can you drive over here too? I want to see it too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Falonfp2001: yes originally it would have been easier to just use Subaru gears stuff, but my goal was to make it cheaper more accessible/universal for me and the rest of the 914 crowd. Also read post #51 for other reasons.