subaru conversion kit?? Options

[mike373]

Anybody think a full conversion kit will be available in the near future, that will have everything you need to do a suby engine conversion. Meaning clutch, adapter, radiator, pre-fabricated engine mount. Basically everthing needed to bang it out. Im starting to fantisize about the suby 2.5 liter engine in my 914....


Mike

[jsteele22]

QUOTE (andys @ Nov 9 2005, 08:24 PM)

QUOTE (rdauenhauer @ Nov 9 2005, 05:44 PM) QUOTE Using exhaust gas as a source for heat is a horrible idea, not only because leaks bring poisonous fumes into the cabin, but also because gasses carry very, very little heat; (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ar15.gif) What are you talking about ...its been working effectivley in my stock teener for more than THIRTY YEARS! And Im pretty sure no one has been poisened to death (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif) including me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) Every Porsche and VW on the planet, until recently, has used this system effectively and reliably. The beauty of the exhaust heater system, is that they heat up very quickly. As for your theromdynamics, don't forget that the heat source is much hotter than anything that comes from engine coolant, so losses realized through the system are inconsequencial. Andys

Okay, didn't mean to start a flame war. When I said using air was a horrible idea, I meant given the choice between water and air, which is the case for a Suby conversion.

Also, I guess I should have searched the archives before posting; I didn't realize that the stock 914 heat system was so widely and passionately praised for its effectiveness....