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.

[thenewwazoo]

I'm very interested in this thread - I actually spent my afternoon today positioning my EZ30 for a cradle build, but if you're making something I can buy, I've got cash in hand.

I found that with the right selection of parts, you can position the whole system (EZ/EJ + modified transmission) very high and forward with no cutting. I can take pictures tomorrow if you'd like, but the gist is using '06+ parts, and a WRX starter.

It looks, as well, like we have the same ideas regarding axles. I want to keep the stock 914-4 outers and use suby inners. To date, I don't think anyone's offered parts that will allow this, as Porscharu's "magic flanges" require converting to the larger outer CVs. Again, if you've got parts, I've got cash in hand. Hell, at the point, I'll pay for your specs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Anyway, I'm up for helping you do development if you're interested in a paying beta tester. Shoot me a PM.

[Porcharu]

I'm very interested in this thread - I actually spent my afternoon today positioning my EZ30 for a cradle build, but if you're making something I can buy, I've got cash in hand.

I found that with the right selection of parts, you can position the whole system (EZ/EJ + modified transmission) very high and forward with no cutting. I can take pictures tomorrow if you'd like, but the gist is using '06+ parts, and a WRX starter.

It looks, as well, like we have the same ideas regarding axles. I want to keep the stock 914-4 outers and use suby inners. To date, I don't think anyone's offered parts that will allow this, as Porscharu's "magic flanges" require converting to the larger outer CVs. Again, if you've got parts, I've got cash in hand. Hell, at the point, I'll pay for your specs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Anyway, I'm up for helping you do development if you're interested in a paying beta tester. Shoot me a PM.

Actually you don't need to convert to larger outside CV's the 914's CV's work fine on the outside. I know DBCooper has his car setup with stock outer CV's - he calls them 'fuses'