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| Chris H. |
 Dec 9 2012, 05:50 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,049 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Finally found a deal that I could not pass up. 1995 SVX with rust issues...mechanically and engine-wise it's great. It's been said before but the SVX is dang fun to drive. Apparently the reason they never offered a 5 speed version is that Subie did not make a manual trans that could handle 230HP. They should have pursued fixing that. The Subie 4EAT automatic trans is not a great match for this motor. Not going that route any more...
Anyway, thanks to BigKat 83, Ian Megale and others for the Subaru education over the past couple of years along with the awesome build threads from several members. Can't wait to get it pulled, sealed, and slapped in to the teener! Here she is...BTW there was a body kit on it that someone ripped off, taking a bunch of door sheet metal with it.  Does the sunroof seal look factory? It leaks a little...  |
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| Chris H. |
Mar 21 2013, 05:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,049 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Hey Mark,
I've been stuck in the engine re-seal department for a while but that's nearly done. A couple of bolts snapped in the process which were not fun to drill out and re-tap. Also forgot how much work parting out a car is.... Just finished converting the 06 WRX trans yesterday. I'll post some pics as soon as I get a chance. |
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Chris H. Picked up a Donor SVX! Dec 9 2012, 05:50 PM
JRust Congrats that 6 makes for a great swap! Dec 9 2012, 06:00 PM
Chris H.
Congrats that 6 makes for a great swap!
Tha... Dec 9 2012, 06:03 PM wingnut86 Welcome to the Subie world inside your teener... Dec 9 2012, 09:09 PM 76-914 I passed on one of those just because of the 3.3 l... Dec 9 2012, 10:32 PM Chris H.
I passed on one of those just because of the 3.3 ... Dec 9 2012, 11:36 PM a914622 Great engine choice! welcome to the madness... Dec 10 2012, 12:57 AM Chris H. Thanks man! Very helpful advice. I'll be... Dec 10 2012, 07:25 AM charliew I think it was more of a luxury car than a hotrod.... Dec 10 2012, 10:06 AM Chris H. Moving along pretty good now. Bought an air compr... Dec 10 2012, 11:10 PM euro911 So how's the conversion coming along, Chris ??... Mar 21 2013, 03:59 AM |
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