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BC Westie Samba Member
Joined: September 05, 2007 Posts: 331 Location: British Columbia
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Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet! I plan to transplant my SVX motor if I ever get smacked up or the Tranny Cacks. The SVX was one hell of a fast car and will do 140MPH. The only problem was the weak tranny's. I have been through one already, prior to the Westy. But my Westy has one eye on the SVX as it sleeps. _________________ 1980 Vanagon Cali Import 86,000Miles
1981 Vanagon (Auto) 219,000kms
1981 Westfalia (Auto) Cali Import 169,000Miles
1981 Westfalia 300,000kms
1982 Westfalia Cali Import 193,000Miles
1982 Westfalia (Auto) 205,000Kms
1984 Vanagon 306,000kms
1987 Vanagon GL 300,000Kms |
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tangojeff Samba Member
Joined: February 20, 2005 Posts: 209
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Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:29 pm Post subject: Another way around smog |
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In a county like Plumas in northern Calif, the population is small enough that no bi-annual smog inspections are required by "residents". If a friend, that resided in that county, were to help you and your Vanagon "live there", You could never be required to do another smog check. |
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westy81 Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2007 Posts: 141 Location: Irvine, California
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:25 am Post subject: SVX SAGA POST #2 |
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SVX SAGA POST #2 - GETTING RID OF SVX PARTS
OK. So, I got the SVX. I borrowed a friend's tiny garage for 2 months, and started ripping apart the car.
In this post, I'll discuss the world of SVX parts for people that end up buying an entire car and want to part it out.
I initially tried to sell the SVX as an entire car, minus the harness and motor without any luck.
My suggestion is to join the Yahoo! Group "Subaru SVX" - http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/SubaruSVX/ - and post a message there. It's similar in spirit to the SubaruVanagon Yahoo! mailing list with an enthusiast-only membership.
I'd also suggest posting your parts to the SVX World Network site, an online bulletin board at http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/
Here are pics of my SVX parts:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/youraccount/sets/72157602033487027/
(will add more info and pics to this post within the next couple of days) |
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nathan@el Samba Member
Joined: April 26, 2007 Posts: 150 Location: Celo, NC
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:23 am Post subject: |
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Hey Garnet, how's the engine conversion going anyway? I imagine you must be pretty busy because it seems like I haven't run into you for weeks now. I can't wait to see the end product....or, on the other hand, I can probably wait because I will most likely be blown away by the power, making my puny 67 horses seem pathetic. _________________ 1980 Vanagon L Westy (176,200)
1992 Subaru Legacy L (175,500) |
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westy81 Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2007 Posts: 141 Location: Irvine, California
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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nathan@el wrote: |
Hey Garnet, how's the engine conversion going anyway? I imagine you must be pretty busy because it seems like I haven't run into you for weeks now. |
Here's the answer: (click the link and scroll down)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/youraccount/sets/72157601996325738/
(if you'd see how small the garage is I'm working in, you'd laugh your ass off - I've got about 18 inches between the side of the car and the garage wall - it's a tiny carport) |
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goffoz Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2007 Posts: 1486
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Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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Hey be happy
I've got lots of space, and its all outdoors
I'm happy to have my costco carport to keep the rain off...
....althought I had to buy some 2x6x22's to bolt it to and park the bus on some cross boards....so it wouldn't all blow away |
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ProvoCyclist Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2004 Posts: 593 Location: Murray, Utah
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 8:16 am Post subject: |
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Are you guys related?
Just kidding. I was thinking about going the WRX motored route for the van, but you are making me rethink that. Im wondering how the exhaust will work though, ive looked at the smallcar site, but to no avail. Most importantly, how does the header/cat/muffler attach all together? Theres gotta be some elbows and stuff there someplace. Maybe im just a total JONG and not seeing the obvious. _________________ Clark
Current: 1986 Tintop GL 2wd, stock 2.1L, manual trans, Flash Silver LP7Y.
Past: 1985 Sunroof GL, 2wd, Subaru 3.3L, manual trans, resprayed to Diamond Silver L97A |
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Wellington Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2004 Posts: 1889 Location: Montreal
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vwsyncroguy Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2004 Posts: 242
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:16 am Post subject: "J" Pipe |
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ProvoCyclist wrote: |
Most importantly, how does the header/cat/muffler attach all together? Theres gotta be some elbows and stuff there someplace. |
Between the header and the cat and muffler, there's a typical Vanagon style "J" pipe.....either one from Smallcar or the one from your Vanagon.
Warren C. |
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BIRD84WESTY Samba Member
Joined: June 16, 2007 Posts: 86 Location: Boise, ID
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:29 am Post subject: SVX parts |
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Hi, I own an '84 Westy ~150K miles, a '92 SVX ~75K miles. and a '01 Outback H6 ~80Kmiles. Both suby sixes run great as does the Westy 1.9, but it leaves lots to be desired. Someday I hope to put the 3.3 engine from another donor in my Westy, but may just go the easy route with the 2.2. I have been reading your SVX Saga and noticed your desire to sell the SVX parts. I am interested in the driver's side master window switch and passenger window switch, if you are parting the SVX. I also recommend visiting the SVX World Network, subaru-svx.net to part your car. PM me if you're interested in parting the SVX. Thanks, Erik |
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ProvoCyclist Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2004 Posts: 593 Location: Murray, Utah
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 10:55 am Post subject: Re: "J" Pipe |
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warren C wrote: |
ProvoCyclist wrote: |
Most importantly, how does the header/cat/muffler attach all together? Theres gotta be some elbows and stuff there someplace. |
Between the header and the cat and muffler, there's a typical Vanagon style "J" pipe.....either one from Smallcar or the one from your Vanagon.
Warren C. |
Okay, so its header-> cat-> j-pipe-> muffler?
My other question is about the engine mount. On the Vanaru site, it looks like the crossbar sits lower, like its using a Syncro Xb:
Will i need to source one, or can i use my existing Xb? _________________ Clark
Current: 1986 Tintop GL 2wd, stock 2.1L, manual trans, Flash Silver LP7Y.
Past: 1985 Sunroof GL, 2wd, Subaru 3.3L, manual trans, resprayed to Diamond Silver L97A |
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vwsyncroguy Samba Member
Joined: July 27, 2004 Posts: 242
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: "J" Pipe |
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warren C wrote: |
Between the header and the cat and muffler, there's a typical Vanagon style "J" pipe.....either one from Smallcar or the one from your Vanagon.
Warren C. |
My Bad !! .....I'm thinking of the setup for a 4 cyl not a 6 cyl.....so disregard what I said....so I don't know the answer for sure...but it looks like header to cat to muffler.
And yes you can use your original crossbar.
Warren |
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goffoz Samba Member
Joined: May 09, 2007 Posts: 1486
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="ProvoCyclist"]Are you guys related?
I don't understand?? |
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westy81 Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2007 Posts: 141 Location: Irvine, California
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: SVX parts |
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BIRD84WESTY wrote: |
I have been reading your SVX Saga and noticed your desire to sell the SVX parts. I am interested in the driver's side master window switch and passenger window switch, if you are parting the SVX. I also recommend visiting the SVX World Network, subaru-svx.net to part your car. PM me if you're interested in parting the SVX. Thanks, Erik |
Erik - the last place I'd imagine selling SVX parts is through Samba... but I've got a mountain of stuff, including passenger window controls. I've also been babysitting a thread over at subaru-svx.net... it's a very good place to get rid of parts. I've PM'd you details. |
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Christopher Schimke Samba Member
Joined: August 03, 2005 Posts: 5391 Location: PNW
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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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ProvoCyclist wrote: |
Im wondering how the exhaust will work though, ive looked at the smallcar site, but to no avail. Most importantly, how does the header/cat/muffler attach all together? |
Take a look at the second page here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2...mp;start=0
There are LOADS of pictures of my install in a Syncro including the exhaust including comments on SmallCar's header/cat/muffler set-up
(basically it sucks!). _________________ "Sometimes you have to build a box to think outside of." - Bruce (not Springsteen)
*Custom wheel hardware for Audi/VW, Porsche and Mercedes wheels - Urethane Suspension Bushings*
T3Technique.com or contact me at [email protected] |
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westy81 Samba Member
Joined: July 07, 2007 Posts: 141 Location: Irvine, California
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: SVX SAGA POST #3 - ENGINE OUT, GIRLFRIEND NOT VERY IMPRESSED |
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SVX SAGA POST #3 - ENGINE OUT, GIRLFRIEND NOT VERY IMPRESSED
After farting around parting out parts for longer than I should've (I'm a grad student with no real budget so wanted to suck 'er dry of parts), I yanked the motor:
Countdown:
Ignition:
Liftoff:
Entering orbit:
Touching down:
Launchpad remnants:
Girlfriend not very impressed:
Yes, it's resting on a de-luxe cardboard box. I'm doing my last parts strip-down from the SVX this afternoon, mounting the motor on the engine stand and will be getting the car shell towed away on Monday, hopefully.
And did I mention that parting out a car via US Post is a pain in the ass? |
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Lanval Samba Member
Joined: June 09, 2007 Posts: 905
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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There was a thread on these guys a while ago (like 2 months, maybe) and it seemed to me that generally the pix look good, but no one came forward who had substantial, if any, experience with the company or the product.
So until people who have tried it start speaking up, it's an unknown quantity, and people are notoriously reluctant to throw money at something that has no reputation.
Best,
Lanval |
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droogvan Samba Member
Joined: July 29, 2005 Posts: 258 Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject: |
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I'm curious about RMW but their website doesn't offer much info and there are no customer vehicles shown. Maybe if they posted here once in a while and showed that they're part of the vanagon community I would feel a lot more confident about letting them drain my checking account. Their product appears to be pretty slick. I kinda like the bumper/ engine cradle/ tire carrier but there really isn't any info on their site about that either.
I guess if anyone knows these guys speak up and tell them to introduce themselves! _________________ 89 Westy zetec
Some ol bullshit |
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Krautwagen Samba Member
Joined: March 30, 2004 Posts: 81 Location: Lakewood, CO
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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droogvan wrote: |
I'm curious about RMW but their website doesn't offer much info and there are no customer vehicles shown. Maybe if they posted here once in a while and showed that they're part of the vanagon community I would feel a lot more confident about letting them drain my checking account. Their product appears to be pretty slick. I kinda like the bumper/ engine cradle/ tire carrier but there really isn't any info on their site about that either.
I guess if anyone knows these guys speak up and tell them to introduce themselves! |
My neighbor has a 1986 7 Passenger Syncro with the RM Westy conversion, it is absolutely SICK! The website accurately shows their products... I was taken back when he brought it home from Ft. Collins, it sounds incredible, and pulls like crazy. The engine carrier is indestructable, and all the hoses are that blue silicon high quality stuff. The coolant expansion tank is from a BMW, and looks great in the engine bay. If I had the money, I would take my Vanagon to RM Westy today!
My neighbor's name is Tim, and I keep meaning to get pictures of his Syncro, so I will try to do that this weekend and post them in a new thread.
Cheers!
Andy _________________ Andy
Lakewood, CO
1973 Type 1 Bug
1974 Type 1 Bug
1999 Eurovan MV |
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ProvoCyclist Samba Member
Joined: December 07, 2004 Posts: 593 Location: Murray, Utah
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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TTT, how this coming man? _________________ Clark
Current: 1986 Tintop GL 2wd, stock 2.1L, manual trans, Flash Silver LP7Y.
Past: 1985 Sunroof GL, 2wd, Subaru 3.3L, manual trans, resprayed to Diamond Silver L97A |
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