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> 914 Subaru EG33 engine and WRX transaxle conversion, Finally finishing up
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post Jan 10 2011, 05:02 PM
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The evaporator I'm using is a slimline underdash unit with heat and A/C . It also has a defrost where it directs air to a set of vents. I have these going to the stock 914 defrost vents.

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post Jan 10 2011, 08:29 PM
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You've got some serious skills my friend (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

I bought a '92 SVX a couple of years ago with the intention of pulling the engine, and stuffing it in my '73 (it was "pre-beefed" for a V-8 when I bought it). I got to driving it, and absolutely loved it. Real classy interior (suede and leather), a bit heavy but rides smooth as a Caddy, PLENTY of power (squats when you mash the pedal!), and kicks ass in the snow! They're also fairly rare, at least around here....nobody knows what the hell it is. So I couldn't bring myself to trash it....bought another engine for $300 complete. Getting it rebuilt as we speak. Can't wait to hear your impressions of how it is on the street! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Jan 10 2011, 09:40 PM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Jan 10 2011, 03:02 PM) *

The evaporator I'm using is a slimline underdash unit with heat and A/C . It also has a defrost where it directs air to a set of vents. I have these going to the stock 914 defrost vents.

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Do you have any pictures with it installed in the car? THis is similar to what I want to use.

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post Jan 11 2011, 08:30 AM
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it ran the curves at the the "tail of the Dragon".. It has plenty of tq and the top end is all kinds of fun.. I drove some during tuning.. It was not running quite right then and we were still tooling down the back roads at 80 plus with no effort.. At roughty 240/230 its right in the sweet zone for an easy drive with the added hp to have fun!!
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post Jan 11 2011, 09:04 AM
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it ran the curves at the the "tail of the Dragon".. It has plenty of tq and the top end is all kinds of fun.. I drove some during tuning.. It was not running quite right then and we were still tooling down the back roads at 80 plus with no effort.. At roughty 240/230 its right in the sweet zone for an easy drive with the added hp to have fun!!


That's what I wanted to hear! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) If it wasn't so friggin' cold here, I'd go work on it right now! Not that it matters, but once it's "tuned", I would be interested in knowing what kind of mpg it gets. My SVX, heavy as it is, gets around 25-27 mpg (95% highway driving). I would think just cruising, a 914 with an EG33 would be in the 30's.
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post Jan 11 2011, 09:26 AM
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Bob, bring that sucker up here and we can drive some nice roads in the area. Glad to see your getting it wrapped up.
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post Jan 11 2011, 09:26 AM
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Driving at the TOD event I got 27mpg on 2 tanks. This was all driving in the curves. I think I'll have no trouble getting into the 30's with highway driving.
The engine runs so smooth I have to look at the tach to see if its running when I stop.

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post Jan 11 2011, 09:42 AM
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Driving at the TOD event I got 27mpg on 2 tanks. This was all driving in the curves. I think I'll have no trouble getting into the 30's with highway driving.
The engine runs so smooth I have to look at the tach to see if its running when I stop.

Bob

Thats funny. A far cry from my 1.8 where I try to turn down the radio when in the drive through line only to realize the engine is why I can not her the lady!
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post Jan 11 2011, 09:45 AM
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Driving at the TOD event I got 27mpg on 2 tanks. This was all driving in the curves. I think I'll have no trouble getting into the 30's with highway driving.
The engine runs so smooth I have to look at the tach to see if its running when I stop.

Bob



Sweet! That does it, I'm bundling up and heading to the garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
Not sure if you're aware of Ecutune

http://www.ecutune.com/svx_camshafts.htm

He sell Hi-pro SVX parts.........got a new set of cams coming for the engine getting rebuilt.

Smallcar also carries EG33 stuff for Vanagon swaps....I've been comtemplating their aluminum low-pro oil pan.

http://www.smallcar.com/
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post Jan 11 2011, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Jan 11 2011, 09:26 AM) *

Driving at the TOD event I got 27mpg on 2 tanks. This was all driving in the curves. I think I'll have no trouble getting into the 30's with highway driving.
The engine runs so smooth I have to look at the tach to see if its running when I stop.

Bob



Sweet! That does it, I'm bundling up and heading to the garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
Not sure if you're aware of Ecutune

http://www.ecutune.com/svx_camshafts.htm

He sell Hi-pro SVX parts.........got a new set of cams coming for the engine getting rebuilt.

Smallcar also carries EG33 stuff for Vanagon swaps....I've been comtemplating their aluminum low-pro oil pan.

http://www.smallcar.com/

I would not worry about the pan. In my car its no lower than the pan in my SBC conversion and I've been driving it for 20k miles without any problems. If your interested I have a extra set of outfront headers for the EG33. These give you about 2 more inches of ground clearance than the stock exhaust manifolds.

I plan to drive this out to WCR in Medford OR. this summer and may to a Turbo install after the trip.

Bob
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post Jan 11 2011, 10:29 AM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Jan 11 2011, 09:58 AM) *

QUOTE(SpecialK @ Jan 11 2011, 10:45 AM) *

QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Jan 11 2011, 09:26 AM) *

Driving at the TOD event I got 27mpg on 2 tanks. This was all driving in the curves. I think I'll have no trouble getting into the 30's with highway driving.
The engine runs so smooth I have to look at the tach to see if its running when I stop.

Bob



Sweet! That does it, I'm bundling up and heading to the garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
Not sure if you're aware of Ecutune

http://www.ecutune.com/svx_camshafts.htm

He sell Hi-pro SVX parts.........got a new set of cams coming for the engine getting rebuilt.

Smallcar also carries EG33 stuff for Vanagon swaps....I've been comtemplating their aluminum low-pro oil pan.

http://www.smallcar.com/

I would not worry about the pan. In my car its no lower than the pan in my SBC conversion and I've been driving it for 20k miles without any problems. If your interested I have a extra set of outfront headers for the EG33. These give you about 2 more inches of ground clearance than the stock exhaust manifolds.

I plan to drive this out to WCR in Medford OR. this summer and may to a Turbo install after the trip.

Bob



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post Jan 11 2011, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Jan 11 2011, 09:58 AM) *

QUOTE(SpecialK @ Jan 11 2011, 10:45 AM) *

QUOTE(BIGKAT_83 @ Jan 11 2011, 09:26 AM) *

Driving at the TOD event I got 27mpg on 2 tanks. This was all driving in the curves. I think I'll have no trouble getting into the 30's with highway driving.
The engine runs so smooth I have to look at the tach to see if its running when I stop.

Bob



Sweet! That does it, I'm bundling up and heading to the garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
Not sure if you're aware of Ecutune

http://www.ecutune.com/svx_camshafts.htm

He sell Hi-pro SVX parts.........got a new set of cams coming for the engine getting rebuilt.

Smallcar also carries EG33 stuff for Vanagon swaps....I've been comtemplating their aluminum low-pro oil pan.

http://www.smallcar.com/

I would not worry about the pan. In my car its no lower than the pan in my SBC conversion and I've been driving it for 20k miles without any problems. If your interested I have a extra set of outfront headers for the EG33. These give you about 2 more inches of ground clearance than the stock exhaust manifolds.

I plan to drive this out to WCR in Medford OR. this summer and may to a Turbo install after the trip.

Bob



If your route takes you "anywhere" near St. Louis, let me know your ETA, and I'll buy you a "beverage of your choice" for a peak at your set-up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Jan 11 2011, 10:48 AM
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[/quote] I would not worry about the pan. In my car its no lower than the pan in my SBC conversion and I've been driving it for 20k miles without any problems.

Bob
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Must be an optical illusion. From the underside pic, it looked like you only had about 2-3 inches of ground clearance. That's probably good for the beautiful roads you have in GA (actually, the only road I was on is the highway that runs through Atlanta, on the way to FL), but MO roads are better suited to my F250 4x4. Maybe I'll wrap mine in a kevlar vest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jan 11 2011, 08:12 PM
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WOW!!!!

This is my first post on 914World and the first thread I've read through...read beginning to end.

Nice Work!

Any more details on the 2wd conversion of the Subie transaxle?
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WOW!!!!

This is my first post on 914World and the first thread I've read through...read beginning to end.

Nice Work!

Any more details on the 2wd conversion of the Subie transaxle?


Welcome to the forum! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) And I second your question.
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post Jan 12 2011, 07:45 PM
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Search a little guys there is a thread on the diy on the fwd conversion, I've seen it. Really you just disassemble the center diff and use the two internal sleeve parts out of it and weld them together and then make a rear blockoff plate. There is a thread with pictures and all.
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post Jan 13 2011, 07:05 AM
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I had planned to weld up my diff but bought a Bemar kit from a member here.
Heres a link to JPNOVAK thread on modding your transaxle.

Transaxle mods
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Thanks for the link! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I think I'm opting for the Bremar kit myself (spool only.....hell, work a little OT and get the full kit). My POS welder probably would do a sufficient job, don't want to take any chances in the drivetrain.
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post Jan 21 2011, 10:19 AM
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Hey Bob, what gear oil are you using in your suby trans, and are you still happy with it? Lots of different opinions on nasioc, just curious what you are using.
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Hey Bob, what gear oil are you using in your suby trans, and are you still happy with it? Lots of different opinions on nasioc, just curious what you are using.
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I just used 80/90W Castrol gear oil. A friend that is a Subaru tec recommend it.

Bob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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