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kermatt · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 2:49 am Post subject:

I was reading around and found this thread http://www.rs25.com/forums/f5/115598-roating-manifold-ej18-fuel-questions-2.html#post3000595

Someone else was struggling with some of the same issues 3-4 years ago. I asked the same question as Im asking here....still need some love on this one;

I realize this is an old post, but i'm currently doing this same project, and I think I have a cure for this issue....the hard lines that run under the manifold can be cut back to clear the water manifold, flared, and you can run a high psi hose on them.

However, I also had to change my coolant manifold by relocating the outlet and capping off one end. I did it mostly to make the water outlet face toward the radiator. I cut and lifted the cargo tray 5" to accomodate the radiator. Most people run the radiator in the front of the car.

Also, I wanted to keep the vintage VW gas tank, so I cut the top of a subaru gas tank (fuel pump housing and all), and grafted it into the top of my VW tank. The pickup length is actually perfect. I added one baffle to the bottom of the tank to prevent excess slosh. It took me about 3 hours to fab and about an hour to weld.

If anyone is still reading this thread, I have a few important questions I need answers for

I figured out all of the above information...but the one problem that you run into is this; You either have to flip the Alternator to the other side of the bracket, OR get Manifold spacers 1/2" to 3/4" ( think theyre called phenolithic spacers(sp?)). I dont want to flip the ALT, i think it belongs much better in the middle....but the spacers I found are over $120. I THOUGHT i found some made of aluminum for a lot cheaper, but i cant find em now. THIS is where I'm stuck!! Any help is awesome!
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1970 GTV volksrod
Subaru EJ18 swap
Super beetle Z box trans
2.5" Drop
Ghia Rear torsions, short caps, adj spring plates
Front Disc brakes
E brake/turning brake mod
Custom apron w reverse opening hood
Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal!

jhoefer · Samba Member Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 987

Don't know how much you'd need, but you can get some 1/2-3/4" thick garolite sheet (G-XX or G-10/FR4) from mcmaster: http://www.mcmaster.com/#garolite
I don't think the subie would need the high temp G-7 like you would on a vw head. Of course mcmaster has aluminum bars too that would be cheaper than the garolite, either option you'd have to do the fab work yourself. Plus the two pairs of gaskets. Depends on how much your time is worth.

kermatt · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 12:36 pm Post subject:

surfbeetle · Samba Member Joined: September 07, 2005 Posts: 401

kermatt · Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 11:40 pm Post subject:

kermatt · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:31 am Post subject:

Ahem....

Image may have been reduced in size. Click image to view fullscreen.

Im glad this is complete...need to move foreward.

Next I'll be rebuilding the driver heater channel out of square tubing. I'm sure some of you think im crazy. Pix will prove it.
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1970 GTV volksrod
Subaru EJ18 swap
Super beetle Z box trans
2.5" Drop
Ghia Rear torsions, short caps, adj spring plates
Front Disc brakes
E brake/turning brake mod
Custom apron w reverse opening hood
Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal!

surfbeetle · Samba Member Joined: September 07, 2005 Posts: 401

Looks good.
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kermatt · Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:03 pm Post subject:

The picture quality is crappy, sorry...

Mocking up my gas tank

note the subaru fuel pump housing on the og tank
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1970 GTV volksrod
Subaru EJ18 swap
Super beetle Z box trans
2.5" Drop
Ghia Rear torsions, short caps, adj spring plates
Front Disc brakes
E brake/turning brake mod
Custom apron w reverse opening hood
Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal!

Joel · Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:41 pm Post subject:

I bet you've made the purist nazis everywhere cry cutting up an Oval fuel tank.
Laughing

Love it.

66brm · Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:44 pm Post subject:

Joel · Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:46 pm Post subject:

Awesome, the more valuable it is the better it looks chopped it up Laughing

kermatt · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:23 am Post subject:

Joel · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 3:49 pm Post subject:

You'll have to flip the loom back on it but it will need unwrapping and relocating to reach some of the sensors anyway.

Are you flipping the water manifold to? that creates some problems,
the pipe hits the bellhousing so will need turning and rewelding and it usually hits the rigid line to the fuel rail so you will need to get creative there.

kermatt · Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:15 pm Post subject:

No, we cut the hose end off of the manifold, capped it, and re welded the hose end to come out the other side. I'll have the part back soon, I let my buddy weld it up, he's good with cast aluminum.

As far as the loom goes, I have an entire loom to work from, plus the ECU wiring, so it should be fine...but I need more info on this for sure. A diagram, a wire to injector list, something...because every time i try to write it down, I confuse myself. I guess if I mark them as I go, I should be able to figure it out. Im only about halfway versed on electrical and injection, give me any carburetor and Im ur guy, TBs and injectors, not so much

I built an under car air flow scoop today...

(when the light sucks, so do my pix)
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1970 GTV volksrod
Subaru EJ18 swap
Super beetle Z box trans
2.5" Drop
Ghia Rear torsions, short caps, adj spring plates
Front Disc brakes
E brake/turning brake mod
Custom apron w reverse opening hood
Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal!

kermatt · Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:38 pm Post subject:

This is what the scoop looks like from under the car

This is what a rusty heater channel looks like when you disect the layers

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1970 GTV volksrod
Subaru EJ18 swap
Super beetle Z box trans
2.5" Drop
Ghia Rear torsions, short caps, adj spring plates
Front Disc brakes
E brake/turning brake mod
Custom apron w reverse opening hood
Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal!

coolrydes · Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:45 pm Post subject:

Here is a subi 6 with 5 speed trans

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kermatt · Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:05 pm Post subject:

Dangit!! Outclassed again!! ^^ LOL
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1970 GTV volksrod
Subaru EJ18 swap
Super beetle Z box trans
2.5" Drop
Ghia Rear torsions, short caps, adj spring plates
Front Disc brakes
E brake/turning brake mod
Custom apron w reverse opening hood
Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal!

kermatt · Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:33 am Post subject:

kermatt · Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:37 am Post subject:

Heater channel delete

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1970 GTV volksrod
Subaru EJ18 swap
Super beetle Z box trans
2.5" Drop
Ghia Rear torsions, short caps, adj spring plates
Front Disc brakes
E brake/turning brake mod
Custom apron w reverse opening hood
Custom Instrument cluster "Box"
Clear coat on bare metal!

Joel · Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:45 pm Post subject:


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