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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:04 pm    Post subject: Re: My 69 with an sohc ej25 Reply with quote
Congratulations on getting your conversion in a working, its no easy feet, on the flip side please take a welding class!!!! Confused

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Keep up the good work. I considered raising the package tray, so the turbo would fit, but ended up just building an enclosure around it.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Krusher, you need a spelling lesson.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:18 am    Post subject: Muuahahah Reply with quote
Had to take a break from thinking about the parcel tray reconstruction, so i completed my turning brake assembly today Cool

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 4:39 am    Post subject: Re: Some better pictures Reply with quote
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lets call these final fitment pix

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about an inch clearance above the starter...

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I like what you did here! HMMMMMMMM

Now you have me thinking. That can be dangerous.

(I'm building a 72 baja with an EJ20T mated to a Mendeola)
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 11:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wish I had a mendeola! Or a good bus box...then I'd be on a turbo too!
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here is how we do it, at Mendeola Suspension

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 1:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Holy tits, nice ride! Shocked
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Front Disc brakes
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Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal!

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The suspension on that car is really impressive!

I need some advice from you guys;

Im trying to decide what width of rim to run on the back of my ride. I have a brand new set of Falken 215s...i was told that they fit nicely on a 7" rim, but that seems a little wider than necessary. So, I'm contemplating what size I should order, 6", 6.5", or 7" wide. I want a rim suitable so that next time i need tires, i have lots of options...

Advise me!
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Front Disc brakes
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Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 2:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Here is how we do it, at Mendeola Suspension

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It really is a sweet ride....but I dont see subaru anywhere near it....?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 7:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
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The suspension on that car is really impressive!

I need some advice from you guys;

Im trying to decide what width of rim to run on the back of my ride. I have a brand new set of Falken 215s...i was told that they fit nicely on a 7" rim, but that seems a little wider than necessary. So, I'm contemplating what size I should order, 6", 6.5", or 7" wide. I want a rim suitable so that next time i need tires, i have lots of options...

Advise me!


Thank you for the nice words, we really try to put out some top stuff for our customers.

As for your rim question:
The Speedwell Oval you see above had 215/50/17's on a 8 inch wide wheel on the rear under stock fenders and 195/40/17's on the front with 7 in wide wheels. It is all in the offests. We offer stock and narrowed rear arms on our suspension kits.

Now about you Subaru coment.


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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 12:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well i'll eat mud on that! Pretty shnazzy! Does the buggy run nice and cool? (joking). Thats quite a radiator, do the fans run constant?
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Well i'll eat mud on that! Pretty shnazzy! Does the buggy run nice and cool? (joking). Thats quite a radiator, do the fans run constant?


No reason to eat mud or feel bad....... No they are on a thermostat, and turn on and off.....
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
not a big fan of the giant donk wheels, but the rest of the rydes are very nice.
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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kermatt wrote:
Well i'll eat mud on that! Pretty shnazzy! Does the buggy run nice and cool? (joking). Thats quite a radiator, do the fans run constant?


No reason to eat mud or feel bad....... No they are on a thermostat, and turn on and off.....


So...how often do the fans come on? It looks like the part around them is sealed-and doesn't look like it would breathe much unless fans are on? How active are the fans? Have you ever tried a similar settup in a bug?
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 3:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Also, does anyone in the thread have experience with Haltech ECUs? I'd love to have some settings to get me close...
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:36 pm    Post subject: steady progress on my parcel tray Reply with quote
Almost done!
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rust rerpair in passenger rear wheel well

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Front Disc brakes
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Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
(crickets chirping)
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Front Disc brakes
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Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
This thread is making me want to do a Subi swap in my 68 Bug.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
White Trash Renegade wrote:
This thread is making me want to do a Subi swap in my 68 Bug.


Yah, its contagious. Doooo it.
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Subaru EJ18 swap
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Ghia Rear torsions, short caps, adj spring plates
Front Disc brakes
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Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal!
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