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Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:34 pm

danielzink wrote: Have you pulled codes yet ?

still waiting for my code reader in the mail. i'll know then

Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:57 pm

After getting kicked off the air cooled pages i formed a group for those of us who are sporting or interested in building a Subaru powered VW

Please join and share you cars and stories on my facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/SubaruBettle/

Mon Dec 05, 2016 4:48 am

otakuphill wrote: danielzink wrote: Have you pulled codes yet ?

still waiting for my code reader in the mail. i'll know then

OBDI you don't need a code reader....

Actually OBDII you don't need one either...

http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/diy-retr...11384.html

Mon Dec 05, 2016 4:52 am

otakuphill wrote: After getting kicked off the air cooled pages i formed a group for those of us who are sporting or interested in building a Subaru powered VW

Please join and share you cars and stories on my facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/SubaruBettle/

While I applaud your enthusiasm for the conversion....

There are already a couple of Subaru VW conversion pages out there on FB with very spirited discussions and a ton of tech info that you may want to check out.:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/subaruvolkswagens/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/864424797008986/

Plus the Shoptalkforums has a lot of good info the the Conversion Perversions section:

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewforum.php?f=19&sid=e53c22019192f730a01419db50a8a608

Dan

Mon Dec 05, 2016 5:41 am

otakuphill wrote: After getting kicked off the air cooled pages i formed a group for those of us who are sporting or interested in building a Subaru powered VW

Please join and share you cars and stories on my facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/SubaruBettle/

I'm not aware of anybody getting kicked off The Samba because they installed a Subaru engine in their VW. Just curious how are VW owners treated on the Subaru forums that put a Subaru engine in other vehicles.

Personally I'm not interested in any VW that transplants another brand of engine into their VW but I don't exclude them from the VW culture.

Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:39 am

vwracerdave wrote: otakuphill wrote: After getting kicked off the air cooled pages i formed a group for those of us who are sporting or interested in building a Subaru powered VW

Please join and share you cars and stories on my facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/SubaruBettle/

I'm not aware of anybody getting kicked off The Samba because they installed a Subaru engine in their VW. Just curious how are VW owners treated on the Subaru forums that put a Subaru engine in other vehicles.

Personally I'm not interested in any VW that transplants another brand of engine into their VW but I don't exclude them from the VW culture.

No issues with the samba. I was kicked off so cal air cooled Facebook and Suecof power when after a discussion started about my swap.

Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:44 am

danielzink wrote: otakuphill wrote: After getting kicked off the air cooled pages i formed a group for those of us who are sporting or interested in building a Subaru powered VW

Please join and share you cars and stories on my facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/SubaruBettle/

While I applaud your enthusiasm for the conversion....

There are already a couple of Subaru VW conversion pages out there on FB with very spirited discussions and a ton of tech info that you may want to check out.:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/subaruvolkswagens/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/864424797008986/

Plus the Shoptalkforums has a lot of good info the the Conversion Perversions section:

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewforum.php?f=19&sid=e53c22019192f730a01419db50a8a608

Dan

Didn't find any of these groups when I was searching it building my car. Why did everyone have closed groups?

Fri Dec 09, 2016 1:07 pm

otakuphill wrote: danielzink wrote: Have you pulled codes yet ?

still waiting for my code reader in the mail. i'll know then

Got the code reader. The issues where fixed when I added a speed sensor. Thanks for all the help guys.

Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:57 am

otakuphill wrote: otakuphill wrote: danielzink wrote: Have you pulled codes yet ?

still waiting for my code reader in the mail. i'll know then

Got the code reader. The issues where fixed when I added a speed sensor. Thanks for all the help guys.

what year engine / ecu did you use, and can you post details about adding the speed sensor?

I just picked up a 2000 Legacy Outback EJ25 non turbo donor car and from what I read, the stock ECU will require the cat and second 02 sensor along with the VSS reading. I'm handy enough with wiring that stripping the harness down doesn't much scare me, just knowing what I need and what I can do away with is my concern.

Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:10 pm

There's a couple different ways to do a VSS.

Hopefully you're running an IRS gearbox.

If so. The easiest way to go is to get one from Smallcar: https://smallcar.com/vanagon/subaru-vanagon-conversion-parts/hall-effect-speed-sensor-kit.html

this is mine installed on my buggy:

I'm running a 1990 EJ22 ECU - so it wired in like stock (3 wires: +12V, GND, ECU)

If you're a DIY guy you can buy these off eBay or elsewhere for anywhere from 5 to 10 bucks...then you have to fab up a bracket to hold it..and it's still a 3 wire system.

LJ18A3-8-Z/BX

Dan

Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:41 pm

danielzink wrote: There's a couple different ways to do a VSS.

Hopefully you're running an IRS gearbox.

If so. The easiest way to go is to get one from Smallcar

I'm running a 1990 EJ22 ECU - so it wired in like stock (3 wires: +12V, GND, ECU)

If you're a DIY guy you can buy these off eBay or elsewhere for anywhere from 5 to 10 bucks...then you have to fab up a bracket to hold it and some magnets to trigger it...and it's still a 3 wire system.

Thanks for the tips! I'm running an IRS 002 gearbox and installing 930 CVs and a 3x3 kit from Appletree currently. I see that the Smallcar kit offers a 930 kit, so that might just be what I end up doing... when I get around to the conversion.

Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:23 pm

pullstart wrote: otakuphill wrote: otakuphill wrote: danielzink wrote: Have you pulled codes yet ?

still waiting for my code reader in the mail. i'll know then

Got the code reader. The issues where fixed when I added a speed sensor. Thanks for all the help guys.

what year engine / ecu did you use, and can you post details about adding the speed sensor?

I just picked up a 2000 Legacy Outback EJ25 non turbo donor car and from what I read, the stock ECU will require the cat and second 02 sensor along with the VSS reading. I'm handy enough with wiring that stripping the harness down doesn't much scare me, just knowing what I need and what I can do away with is my concern.

I got this one from ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141684689386?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Mounted on the inside and pointed at the rear axle bolts. worked just fine for me. got rid of all my idle issues.

Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:30 pm

pullstart wrote: otakuphill wrote: otakuphill wrote: danielzink wrote: Have you pulled codes yet ?

still waiting for my code reader in the mail. i'll know then

Got the code reader. The issues where fixed when I added a speed sensor. Thanks for all the help guys.

what year engine / ecu did you use, and can you post details about adding the speed sensor?

I just picked up a 2000 Legacy Outback EJ25 non turbo donor car and from what I read, the stock ECU will require the cat and second 02 sensor along with the VSS reading. I'm handy enough with wiring that stripping the harness down doesn't much scare me, just knowing what I need and what I can do away with is my concern.

Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:48 am

How well do these work in muddy conditions? A few of our buggy ventures have ended with mud packed everywhere!

Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:08 am

pullstart wrote: How well do these work in muddy conditions? A few of our buggy ventures have ended with mud packed everywhere!

That's why I went with the Smallcar version as we do a lot of trail and mud riding...I figured with the magnets triggering the sensor there would still be a chance of it getting triggered even if they got a little coated with gunk.

The proximity sensor version just triggers off the heads of the CV bolts so it might get a little fiddly if it got really dirty.

Just my .02

Dan

Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:34 am

pullstart wrote: How well do these work in muddy conditions? A few of our buggy ventures have ended with mud packed everywhere!

I live in los Angeles so I don't get much rain or mud. It's a tiny device so it might not work week off road.

Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:37 am

71-BEETLE-SEDAN wrote: Looks like trying to weld stainless or a different grade steel to mild steel, will make it hard to runa good weld.

No , just bad welding , all steels can be welded together properly if you know how ...

Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:11 pm

I'm just starting to organize what I need for my Subaru swap. Currently I'm running a 1776 type 3 with a 71 bug tranny in my ocolot buggy. I bought a 2001 outback 2.5 sohc 5 speed. My plan is to use the suby 5 speed reversed gear and mounts from Subarugears. Also I'm using the original harness. I like using as much OEM stuff as I can. Has anyone use the hydraulic clutch master in the bug pan and pedals? I also want to keep the cruise control. Another thing who have you guys used to bend the aluminum cooling tubing?

Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:20 pm

I have a 1995 Subaru Impreza EJ 18 engine with 60k miles that is going I’m planning on putting my 1970 bay window. I got the engine, harness, etc, for painting the car.
My bus is at a shop now getting suspension and brake work. The guy has done many Subaru conversions.
He has a 2.2L and 2.5L there. Probably have more miles than mine.
I’m not going for speed but now I’m second guessing myself that the 1.8 won’t be strong enough. Thoughts?

Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:29 pm

WithTheFlow wrote: Thoughts?

go for the 2.5 I wouldn't mess with what you have