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otakuphill
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Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 71
Location: Harbor City
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 Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:34 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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still waiting for my code reader in the mail. i'll know then |
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otakuphill
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Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 71
Location: Harbor City
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| Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2016 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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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/ |
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danielzink
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Joined: August 03, 2004
Posts: 289
Location: Lansing Michigan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 4:48 am Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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
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danielzink
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Joined: August 03, 2004
Posts: 289
Location: Lansing Michigan
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vwracerdave
Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2004
Posts: 15601
Location: Deep in the 405
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 5:41 am Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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.
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otakuphill
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 71
Location: Harbor City
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:39 am Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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. |
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otakuphill
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 71
Location: Harbor City
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 7:44 am Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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Didn't find any of these groups when I was searching it building my car. Why did everyone have closed groups? |
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otakuphill
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 71
Location: Harbor City
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 1:07 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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. |
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pullstart
Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 599
Location: Middleville, MI
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| Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:57 am Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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. |
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danielzink
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Joined: August 03, 2004
Posts: 289
Location: Lansing Michigan
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| Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:10 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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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
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pullstart
Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 599
Location: Middleville, MI
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| Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 12:41 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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.
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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. |
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otakuphill
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 71
Location: Harbor City
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| Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:23 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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. |
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otakuphill
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 71
Location: Harbor City
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| Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:30 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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. |
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pullstart
Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2016
Posts: 599
Location: Middleville, MI
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| Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:48 am Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| How well do these work in muddy conditions? A few of our buggy ventures have ended with mud packed everywhere! |
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danielzink
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Joined: August 03, 2004
Posts: 289
Location: Lansing Michigan
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| Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 7:08 am Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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
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otakuphill
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Location: Harbor City
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| Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:34 am Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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. |
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raul arrese
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Joined: July 23, 2006
Posts: 1338
Location: miami florida
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| 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 ...
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shermer-high
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Joined: September 20, 2006
Posts: 132
Location: ct
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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| 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? |
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WithTheFlow
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Joined: March 04, 2016
Posts: 197
Location: Wisconsin
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| Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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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?
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skills@eurocarsplus
Samba Peckerhead
Joined: January 01, 2007
Posts: 17889
Location: sticksville, ct.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap |
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go for the 2.5 I wouldn't mess with what you have
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