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> From electric to a Subaru 3.6 swap, I'm the Suby guy who wandered into the 914 club
Chi-town
post Sep 12 2018, 04:41 PM
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So I purchased a 74' Marathon Blue 914-4 that has been sitting for 12 years.
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The bad:
It been converted to electric back in the late 90's.
It ran 25 Optima Yellow top batteries and had a range of about 40 miles and weighed 2 tons (IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif)
It has random holes cut in the front and rear divider panels.
It has rear springs so stiff I'm actually afraid to try and remove them.
The tires are melted to the dollies it's sitting on.

The Good:
It doesn't have any rust in the rockers, jack plates, or Hell Hole
It came with brand new still in the box 320i calipers and rotors
It's 97% complete
I got it for a really good price

The Project:

I have removed all of the electric conversion and it's components. I have roughly 100lbs in copper cabling, 150lb electric motor, and a load of electronics that I have no idea what to do with.
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I purchased a Subaru 3.6 H6 out of a newer Outback (256hp / 247ft/lbs). This engine has active valve timing on both cams and it will be run by a Link G4+ Fury standalone ecu to avoid the headaches of the factory Immobilizer / Can Bus systems.

I have two transmissions at the moment, a 5 speed STi with the optional factory LSD and 4:44 final drive and a 6 speed STI with the 3:90 final drive. Ideally I would like to run the 6 speed for durability and strength but fitment may be an issue (taller that 5 speed).

The mounting is what is going to be the fun part. I have access to one of Ian's cradles and a Rampage unit. My goal is to find the best in each and produce a new design for the 914 community.

Besides that I plan on leaving the patina on the outside, sprucing up the inside and driving the crap out of it.

(more pics coming shortly!)
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post Sep 12 2018, 06:47 PM
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Cool! Do it!
I am just down the 5 from you. Looking forward to seeing this run!
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post Sep 12 2018, 07:44 PM
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whats up dude.
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post Sep 12 2018, 09:54 PM
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Get all the copper to a metal recycler and you'll get paid nicely. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 13 2018, 01:02 PM
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Rampage unit? that is a new one, would love to see pictures.
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post Sep 13 2018, 03:08 PM
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Originally an Electro Automotive "Voltsporsche" conversion, then he added upgraded electronics, then the batteries died and it just sat.
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post Sep 13 2018, 06:30 PM
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two tons?! I wonder what it felt like to drive
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post Sep 13 2018, 06:55 PM
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He said he could never get it to stop well that's why he purchased the 320i brakes for it.
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post Sep 23 2018, 08:36 PM
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Finally got the electric motor and side shift trans out
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Subaru STi RA 5 Speed with 4.44 final drive converted to FWD and added a torsen LSD
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I ordered the conversion hub and rear plate from Bremer in Australia. The conversion hub pit perfect, the plate not so much. Anyone had issues with this? The alighnment dowels don't line up and the bolt holes are so tight the bolts barely fit through.

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post Sep 23 2018, 08:57 PM
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Let me know if you would like to sell the entire electric package, without the batteries.

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QUOTE(r_towle @ Sep 23 2018, 07:57 PM) *

Let me know if you would like to sell the entire electric package, without the batteries.

Rich


Yes I would, PM me and we'll work a deal.
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post Sep 23 2018, 09:21 PM
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Watching this thread.
I also thought about the 6speed. But only could find a 5 speed when I was building.
Chat soon
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post Sep 24 2018, 11:39 AM
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I'd like to see your build. I'm in Temecula but I have family in your area so I get over there often. PM me your address or phone number so I can visit your build one weekend. Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Sep 27 2018, 11:43 AM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Sep 24 2018, 10:39 AM) *

I'd like to see your build. I'm in Temecula but I have family in your area so I get over there often. PM me your address or phone number so I can visit your build one weekend. Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Once I get it a little more sorted you're more than welcome to stop by. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

I'm dropping the engine and trans in with the CW914 cradle to take it over to my fab guy to start the new cradle design in the next week.

The goal is to have the new cradle designed, tested, and in production by next month.

It will be solidly mounted to the body in front and rear and use the factory Subaru mounts with a removable trans mount bar.
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post Sep 27 2018, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE(Chi-town @ Sep 27 2018, 12:43 PM) *

QUOTE(76-914 @ Sep 24 2018, 10:39 AM) *

I'd like to see your build. I'm in Temecula but I have family in your area so I get over there often. PM me your address or phone number so I can visit your build one weekend. Kent (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


Once I get it a little more sorted you're more than welcome to stop by. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)

I'm dropping the engine and trans in with the CW914 cradle to take it over to my fab guy to start the new cradle design in the next week.

The goal is to have the new cradle designed, tested, and in production by next month.

It will be solidly mounted to the body in front and rear and use the factory Subaru mounts with a removable trans mount bar.


Very excited for the new cradle! Suby 3.6 ready to mount.
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post Sep 28 2018, 12:42 PM
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I have one of the early CW cradles. There are a few thing I would like to do.
Looking forward to seeing your new design.
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post Sep 29 2018, 07:09 PM
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Here's a good laugh for the day. Something wrong here.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)
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Scored some Alfa Romeo GTV-6 aluminum front calipers for cheap this morning. They were kind nasty when I pulled them off but they cleaned up ok.
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post Sep 29 2018, 10:26 PM
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Nice on the alpha calipers? Do they have the right bolt pattern to just bolt up?
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post Sep 29 2018, 10:35 PM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Sep 29 2018, 09:26 PM) *

Nice on the alpha calipers? Do they have the right bolt pattern to just bolt up?


Yep, for the 911 3" bolt pattern with vented rotors. They are almost half the weight of the cast iron calipers also.
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