Subaru Engine Conversion Wiki, Let's compile all the knowledge into one thread... Options

[Britain Smith]

I have been going thru several of the threads regarding Subaru engine conversions to learn about the different ways people are performing the installation. From radiators to CV adaptors, there are several paths to take. Lets try to compile all that information into one thread. Anyone can contribute and I will take the information in the thread and update the top few posts with the details.

Here is a list of 914 Subaru related Threads:

Out with the old...in with the new...Britain's Racecar Development, Subaru Engine, Lotus Suspension! Time to go racing!

The Project Anklebiter Build Thread

Tony's Subaru Conversion Thread

Suby-engined rustoration

Zaney's Suby Rustoration Adventure

PorSTi Project Thread

It's official, Subaru EJ25 progress thread

Subaru 6 Cylinder EZ30R Conversion

My 914 EZ30R Twin Turbo Conversion

914 SVX swap, subaru 3.3 conversion

914 Subaru EG33 engine and WRX transaxle conversion, Finally finishing up

Subaru Engine w/Boxster transaxle, Perfect fix for 914???

Subaru Transmission into 914, DAMN that turned out good!!

Orange 75 project, Engine is in!

VOX Subaru Swap build

914 Subaru EG33 engine and WRX transaxle conversion

[76-914]

Initially I thought I would go the EG route but the length and improvements on the EZ model turned me. BIGKAT83 started w/ a 3.3 then went w/ a 3.0. BTW, the EZ's are only 1.5" longer than the 4's.

[mgp4591]

Initially I thought I would go the EG route but the length and improvements on the EZ model turned me. BIGKAT83 started w/ a 3.3 then went w/ a 3.0. BTW, the EZ's are only 1.5" longer than the 4's.

I know the size is a big improvement and thus the weight also, but when I picked up a running SVX with 109k for only 1500 bucks it made sense to stick with that. It fits altho it will be a bit tight, it weighs a bit more but still acceptable and the parts options are deep with it only being 2 more cylinders than the 2.2. The basic engine is bulletproof like a 2.2, but the sound of a flat-plane crank is rather exotic and it's gonna haul ass... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[mepstein]

Initially I thought I would go the EG route but the length and improvements on the EZ model turned me. BIGKAT83 started w/ a 3.3 then went w/ a 3.0. BTW, the EZ's are only 1.5" longer than the 4's.

I know the size is a big improvement and thus the weight also, but when I picked up a running SVX with 109k for only 1500 bucks it made sense to stick with that. It fits altho it will be a bit tight, it weighs a bit more but still acceptable and the parts options are deep with it only being 2 more cylinders than the 2.2. The basic engine is bulletproof like a 2.2, but the sound of a flat-plane crank is rather exotic and it's gonna haul ass... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I paid $500 for one with 180K but I figured once I get the conversion running, I could always buy a 2nd engine to play with. $200 for an mt5 trans with axles and starter. $550 to have the wire harness converted. I paid my local mechanic $100 to pull the engine and then once I pulled the main harness in his lot, he got rid of the car. Best $100 i've ever spent. Amerson is going to install the running gear and fab a front radiator but even if I had a smaller engine, it would get a front rad. It just makes sense to put it out in the fresh moving air vs dead hot air in the engine compartment.

[r_towle]

Initially I thought I would go the EG route but the length and improvements on the EZ model turned me. BIGKAT83 started w/ a 3.3 then went w/ a 3.0. BTW, the EZ's are only 1.5" longer than the 4's.

I know the size is a big improvement and thus the weight also, but when I picked up a running SVX with 109k for only 1500 bucks it made sense to stick with that. It fits altho it will be a bit tight, it weighs a bit more but still acceptable and the parts options are deep with it only being 2 more cylinders than the 2.2. The basic engine is bulletproof like a 2.2, but the sound of a flat-plane crank is rather exotic and it's gonna haul ass... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I paid $500 for one with 180K but I figured once I get the conversion running, I could always buy a 2nd engine to play with. $200 for an mt5 trans with axles and starter. $550 to have the wire harness converted. I paid my local mechanic $100 to pull the engine and then once I pulled the main harness in his lot, he got rid of the car. Best $100 i've ever spent. Amerson is going to install the running gear and fab a front radiator but even if I had a smaller engine, it would get a front rad. It just makes sense to put it out in the fresh moving air vs dead hot air in the engine compartment.

You paid $550.00 to have a wiring harness converted to mate a 914?

[mepstein]

Initially I thought I would go the EG route but the length and improvements on the EZ model turned me. BIGKAT83 started w/ a 3.3 then went w/ a 3.0. BTW, the EZ's are only 1.5" longer than the 4's.

I know the size is a big improvement and thus the weight also, but when I picked up a running SVX with 109k for only 1500 bucks it made sense to stick with that. It fits altho it will be a bit tight, it weighs a bit more but still acceptable and the parts options are deep with it only being 2 more cylinders than the 2.2. The basic engine is bulletproof like a 2.2, but the sound of a flat-plane crank is rather exotic and it's gonna haul ass... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I paid $500 for one with 180K but I figured once I get the conversion running, I could always buy a 2nd engine to play with. $200 for an mt5 trans with axles and starter. $550 to have the wire harness converted. I paid my local mechanic $100 to pull the engine and then once I pulled the main harness in his lot, he got rid of the car. Best $100 i've ever spent. Amerson is going to install the running gear and fab a front radiator but even if I had a smaller engine, it would get a front rad. It just makes sense to put it out in the fresh moving air vs dead hot air in the engine compartment.

You paid $550.00 to have a wiring harness converted to mate a 914?

Yes. Worth every penny.

[r_towle]

Initially I thought I would go the EG route but the length and improvements on the EZ model turned me. BIGKAT83 started w/ a 3.3 then went w/ a 3.0. BTW, the EZ's are only 1.5" longer than the 4's.

I know the size is a big improvement and thus the weight also, but when I picked up a running SVX with 109k for only 1500 bucks it made sense to stick with that. It fits altho it will be a bit tight, it weighs a bit more but still acceptable and the parts options are deep with it only being 2 more cylinders than the 2.2. The basic engine is bulletproof like a 2.2, but the sound of a flat-plane crank is rather exotic and it's gonna haul ass... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

I paid $500 for one with 180K but I figured once I get the conversion running, I could always buy a 2nd engine to play with. $200 for an mt5 trans with axles and starter. $550 to have the wire harness converted. I paid my local mechanic $100 to pull the engine and then once I pulled the main harness in his lot, he got rid of the car. Best $100 i've ever spent. Amerson is going to install the running gear and fab a front radiator but even if I had a smaller engine, it would get a front rad. It just makes sense to put it out in the fresh moving air vs dead hot air in the engine compartment.

You paid $550.00 to have a wiring harness converted to mate a 914?

Yes. Worth every penny.

Sounds like a business opportunity.