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> 914 Subaru EG33 engine and WRX transaxle conversion, Finally finishing up
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post Sep 24 2010, 01:29 PM
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I think a video of this car would be REALLY COOL!?!?!?! hint hint
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post Oct 9 2010, 02:05 PM
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Bob,
I would like to replicate your setup, could you please list all your part numbers, suppliers, and contacts and give me a list of step-by-step instructions with photos and video comentary? I will also need a report of the total time spent and a list of any tools/skills I may need. Thanks for your help! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
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post Oct 9 2010, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(goodwood73 @ Oct 9 2010, 01:05 PM) *

Bob,
I would like to replicate your setup, could you please list all your part numbers, suppliers, and contacts and give me a list of step-by-step instructions with photos and video comentary? I will also need a report of the total time spent and a list of any tools/skills I may need. Thanks for your help! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
Paul

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post Oct 9 2010, 04:54 PM
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QUOTE(goodwood73 @ Oct 9 2010, 04:05 PM) *

Bob,
I would like to replicate your setup, could you please list all your part numbers, suppliers, and contacts and give me a list of step-by-step instructions with photos and video comentary? I will also need a report of the total time spent and a list of any tools/skills I may need. Thanks for your help! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)
Paul

You sound just like my Boss.............
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post Oct 9 2010, 04:59 PM
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Sounds like they are stealing all of my Audi trani's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

That's what I was thinking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 9 2010, 05:35 PM
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Sep 10 2010, 02:40 PM) *

Sounds like they are stealing all of my Audi trani's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

That's what I was thinking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Really don't think they would be using the Audi box. The big news now in Kit cars with midengines is theres a box made in England that people are using 5 or 6 speed and at the $8K price range.
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post Oct 20 2010, 11:22 AM
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Check on rock crawler or offroad shops for resplinging axles.

Great idea i have a crawler shop close by. Are the 911 axles shortened? If so do you know what the overall length is?
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post Nov 17 2010, 11:59 PM
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Hi Bob --

Did you use the stock Suby CV boot and stretch the smaller portion over the 911 axle shaft, or did you find a boot that has the OD of the 911 axle shaft and the OD of the Suby inner CV joint housing? I can't imagine that you had the machinist turn down the OD of the 911 axle shafts to fit the Suby CV boot...

I'm getting ready to send my 911 axles off to Dutchman and would like to go with a proven design. Thanks in advance!

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post Nov 18 2010, 06:08 AM
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Hi Bob --

Did you use the stock Suby CV boot and stretch the smaller portion over the 911 axle shaft, or did you find a boot that has the OD of the 911 axle shaft and the OD of the Suby inner CV joint housing? I can't imagine that you had the machinist turn down the OD of the 911 axle shafts to fit the Suby CV boot...

I'm getting ready to send my 911 axles off to Dutchman and would like to go with a proven design. Thanks in advance!

Geoff

I used the stock subaru rubber and it works fine on the axle. You can see it on the first page of the thread here.

Bob
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post Nov 18 2010, 10:15 AM
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I used the stock subaru rubber and it works fine on the axle. You can see it on the first page of the thread here.

Bob


Thanks! And congrats on 1000 posts...
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post Nov 18 2010, 11:02 AM
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Got the engine out of the car now. I needed to clean up a few odds and ends. I added the AC/compressor for the AC I'm installing. I also did a little clean up on the engine. I was getting a oil leak at the camshafts. The engine was sold to me with the owner saying it had 105K miles. I pulled the heads off and this thing looks brand new. I can't get over how nice these Subaru's are.
Added a little bling too.

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post Nov 18 2010, 11:15 AM
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Do you happen to have a picture of the thermostat housing on this motor?

-Britain
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post Nov 18 2010, 11:23 AM
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Do you happen to have a picture of the thermostat housing on this motor?

-Britain

The EG 33 thermostat housing is the same as the 4 cyl engines. Outfront has them that exit strait out. They are also real close to the same size as a SBC V8 housing.

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post Nov 18 2010, 03:02 PM
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here is th straight neck thermosat housing..


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post Jan 8 2011, 04:32 PM
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The MR2 shifter works out well because the cable bulkheads point to the rear; the Corolla/Celica stuff points forward though they can be turned around. Another shifter to add to the list is from an 80's-90's Mitsubishi. Whatever shifter you use, it may require translation to get the right direction of movement. I buy my cables from Control Cables, Inc. (Tuthill distributor) in SoCal. They'll make up any cable length, any end, any bulkhead all by phone and a credit card. McMaster-Carr can do it too, but it takes longer and they can't give you any technical advice.

Andys

Bob your car has turned out well. You have me really thinking about swapping engines and building the 914 into something fun. Not sure if you remember or not but you bought some 16x7's from me.

Phillip
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post Jan 8 2011, 07:25 PM
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Sure do and the wheels worked out great. I have a friend in Atlanta that deals with Subarus and can get you a engine. In fact I just got a EZ30 from him this week.
I don't live but 15 miles from where we meet at for the wheels. Stop by sometime.

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post Jan 8 2011, 07:41 PM
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Sure do and the wheels worked out great. I have a friend in Atlanta that deals with Subarus and can get you a engine. In fact I just got a EZ30 from him this week.
I don't live but 15 miles from where we meet at for the wheels. Stop by sometime.

Bob

My office is downtown now, so I am not in Athens much any more. Woudl love to stop by sometime and check it out.
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post Jan 8 2011, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Nov 18 2010, 09:02 AM) *

Got the engine out of the car now. I needed to clean up a few odds and ends. I added the AC/compressor for the AC I'm installing. I also did a little clean up on the engine. I was getting a oil leak at the camshafts. The engine was sold to me with the owner saying it had 105K miles. I pulled the heads off and this thing looks brand new. I can't get over how nice these Subaru's are.
Added a little bling too.

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That intake looks awesome, nice color combination. The eg33 is such a great looking engine, unless you have to access some of the stuff that's hidden under the intake. I'm putting one in a Syncro Westy and had my intake polished.

Can't wait to hear how it works in a 914.
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post Jan 10 2011, 02:09 PM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Nov 18 2010, 09:02 AM) *

Got the engine out of the car now. I needed to clean up a few odds and ends. I added the AC/compressor for the AC I'm installing. I also did a little clean up on the engine. I was getting a oil leak at the camshafts. The engine was sold to me with the owner saying it had 105K miles. I pulled the heads off and this thing looks brand new. I can't get over how nice these Subaru's are.
Added a little bling too.

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Very nice engine detail. I really like this car, excellent work. How's the a/c project coming? Are you going with a stock setup or an under dash unit like this? Also, what car is the EZ30 going in?
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