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| cpast |
 Apr 2 2014, 03:25 PM
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I'm new here ... Group: Members Posts: 0 Joined: 2-April 14 From: california Member No.: 17,191 Region Association: Northern California  |
hey folks,
some years ago i restored a '74 2.0. sweet car. loved it. moved to the mountains (snow) and got rid of it. since then? broke spine, can't walk. this means mostly i can't drive a clutch. but i got the 'itch' again! someone have, or know of, a 914/subaru conversion with an automatic? i called renegade and they suggested this place...maybe someone knows something... anyhow? thought i'd throw that out there. if you know something? heck, let me know. thanks! chris |
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| Chris H. |
Apr 2 2014, 07:52 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 4,032 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I looked pretty seriously at what you are describing. It can be done fairly easily with a Subaru engine and an older front wheel drive Subaru transmission as long as you are OK with a pretty standard "unsporty" trans feel. Almost any Subaru engine will bolt to almost any Subaru trans but you have to find a front wheel drive automatic since the AWD automatics are much longer and would be hard to convert to 2WD. Ian and I chatted about this quite a bit. Really wouldn't cost too much for the trans.
Another option would be an Audi/VW FWD trans which is very similar to the Boxster trans. Kennedy can make an adapter for a Subie engine for that one, or you could use an Audi/VW engine. The all Subie setup would be easiest. You would just need a different set of trans hangers, which Ian at Coldwater or someone else could make for you. You might want to post this in the garage for more feedback...PM me if you have any other questions... |
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cpast wtb subaru conversion Apr 2 2014, 03:25 PM
tdi Sorry to hear about your back. Are you looking to ... Apr 2 2014, 03:36 PM
cpast oh no- my old car is long gone- it went to san die... Apr 2 2014, 04:44 PM 1stworks
hey folks,
some years ago i restored a '74 2... Apr 2 2014, 04:33 PM cpast one wheel drive? doesn't matter. in the real w... Apr 2 2014, 04:41 PM mepstein Do you have money. Anything can be built for a pri... Apr 2 2014, 04:37 PM cpast yea i get that 'build anything' with money... Apr 2 2014, 04:43 PM mepstein
yea i get that 'build anything' with mone... Apr 2 2014, 04:51 PM BIGKAT_83 Buy a Boxster you will be way ahead and save some ... Apr 2 2014, 08:03 PM McMark I'll build you one. I've even got the cha... Apr 2 2014, 10:35 PM cpast
I'll build you one. I've even got the ch... Apr 3 2014, 05:55 AM Chris H. No worries Chris. Go see McMark for sure or give ... Apr 3 2014, 06:25 AM BIGKAT_83 Here's a picture of a Subaru auto transaxle in... Apr 4 2014, 06:36 PM cpast let me just you guys are the best- thanks for the ... Apr 4 2014, 10:16 PM |
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