Pastis the twin turbo PDK Syncro

syncrogreg · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:31 am Post subject:

Back from Japan!

I really love this place... Everything is so cool !! technology everywhere.

I really loved the Suzuki / Subaru Sambar model turned into VW bus

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Looking at it closer thoses are rear engined 4wd vans 600 cc supercharged... too bad they don't have a stronger version (2.0l for exemple) because it will be just perfect for the vanagon!!

I was missing few bits for my conversion ( some connectors, pedals, HD starter...) , I have everything now to keep going on my vanagon.

GSB
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- the Pastis build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=434656&highlight=subaru+diesel

Welchmaster · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:40 am Post subject:

Greg,

how many engines did you purchase while over in Japan? you were there for how long? looks like fun!

i love those little VW bus' in the picture. can you import those here?
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syncrogreg · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:52 am Post subject:

foodeater · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:57 am Post subject:

Those are importable (is that a word?) for off road use only. There are always a few sambars or similar vans on ebay. BUt for the most part they are not road legal, although some states let you register them as alight vehicle like an ATV.

http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=mini+truck&_frs=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m359
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Welchmaster · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:34 pm Post subject:

Greg,

why 10 engines? are you selling them? how did you ship them back to the states?
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syncrogreg · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:19 pm Post subject:

Hey,
If you take 1 engine 10 or 50 the paperwork is the same and is very expensive.

Because I'm the first to have this engine in the state, the other Subaru diesel nuts just came back to me begging me to get 6 engine. i just decided to have 4 more.
I was right to do that 2 more just got sold Shocked

and I have 2 left!

Shipping is shared container

GSB
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conversions: www.boxeer.com Common rail TDI and NOW PDK transmissions!!

travel pictures:
http://instagram.com/crepeattack/

- the Pastis build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=434656&highlight=subaru+diesel

Franklinstower · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:24 pm Post subject:

i heard recenctly, subaru won't be bringing the Boxer TDI into the US market for at least another 1 1/2 years. Like fall of 2012 at the earliest, but it could be even later, like fall of 2013. I have been waiting since 09 when it was announced to be here in 2010...not for a conversion, just to replace my audi. Nice to hear you have done what Subaru has declined to do!
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Welchmaster · Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:07 pm Post subject:

so will the engine pass of US regulations OK? im sure i know the answer already, but just curious.

Greg,

expensive to go to Japan? any new pictures of the Van?
love your passion!
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syncrogreg · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:50 am Post subject:

Thank Franklinstower.

Welchmaster,

Thanks, Japan is very expensive, more expensive than France! public transportation, gas if you rent a car.... food is cheap and so good.

What do you mean US regulations? each states are different so for my case in TN I have no problem throwing any engine I want to.

Here in TN just oppacity is mesured for diesel I'm not woried about that.

I've been delayed with painting the van due to some welding that I have to do, mainly the dual tank filler that I got inspiration from Dai Syncro: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=448324&highlight=dai
I should receive that filler housing in my mail box by the end of the week Very Happy

and for the engine bay vents. I'll go to pull a part soon to cut vent grill from car hoods.

Can't believe it, I got 50000 views this morning on that thread. I'm very glad people like it!

GSB
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conversions: www.boxeer.com Common rail TDI and NOW PDK transmissions!!

travel pictures:
http://instagram.com/crepeattack/

- the Pastis build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=434656&highlight=subaru+diesel

canasync · Samba Member Joined: June 28, 2010 Posts: 657 Location: BC

syncrogreg · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 12:28 pm Post subject:

I prefer keep that confidential. Customer privacy fisrt!!

GSB
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conversions: www.boxeer.com Common rail TDI and NOW PDK transmissions!!

travel pictures:
http://instagram.com/crepeattack/

- the Pastis build: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=434656&highlight=subaru+diesel

BlackDogVan · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:23 pm Post subject:

syncrogreg · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 1:50 pm Post subject:

Vanderbuilt · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:57 pm Post subject:

I've been reading all your posts and decided I should create an account just so I could say how much I'm enjoying watching your progress. You do fantastic work!

I was curious if you have any plans to do a 2WD, or do you think it's even possible?

I noticed you have what looks like a Faro arm for digitizing. One of my first jobs involved digitizing wood patterns for Bayliner boats using a Faro arm. Must really come in handy for your project. I'm doing some stuff with the David Laserscanner and have plans to scan some Vanagon parts for my own projects.

Anyway, keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing it when it's finished.

hdenter · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:24 pm Post subject:

I would also like to know how well this conversion would translate to a 2WD van. Can you tell at this point if the higher trans location of the 2WD will still allow it to fit under the engine cover?

Keep up the good work!

Hans
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syncrogreg · Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:06 pm Post subject:

BlackDogVan · Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:24 pm Post subject:

Your trip timing was spot on, hope your contacts & friends over in Japan are doing ok.
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ALIKA T3 · Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:42 pm Post subject:

Yep,sounds not that good over there..... Crying or Very sad

A co worker has family over there,no news so far....
Everything went ok in HI

Engines shipped already?
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