Subaru Engines Vs. VW Engines

boxkiteflyer · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:53 pm Post subject:

Subaru engines are definitely great for adaptation. Eggenfellner Subaru does nice aircraft engine conversions! I'll agree that the ACVW parts aren't the same but the whole fun of it for the enthusiast trying to maintain 'originality' is scrounging the NOS parts or finding ones that ARE decent and making them work. I have Gary Berg building a 'hot rod' motor for my '59. I might even jump into a mild turbo build for it by myself. Next on the list would be a Subi conversion since my car isn't original, anyway. It's pretty fun reading the plusses and minuses of each!

krusher · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 1:59 pm Post subject:

The thought of getting the subaru ej1500cc in my 63 squareback is an exciting challenge, which will bring a far superior powerplant to this car. Cool

The though of having a subaru anywhere near my 54 bus is DISGUSTING!!!! Shocked

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Altema · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 6:13 pm Post subject:

Ghia Nut · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject:

Well Jake I will have to disagree on the Subaru boxer rumble note. What sound are you aiming for? I've heard that ej's with el headers sound like a Mitsubishi evo or a beefy Honda note.
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Jake Raby · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:32 pm Post subject:

No off beat rumble.. Just a smooth running engine with its OWN sound thats a mix between a 911 exhaust note, Suby and VW. 90% of those who have stepped up wanting our Suby engine have expressed a serious desire NOT to have the Suby exhaust note.
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Joel · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:39 pm Post subject:

It's a love it or hate it engine note, Me, I love it.

I still get mistaken for the neighbours 320hp STi WRX coming down the road but what puts a smile on my face every time is all the hoons down town that spin around when they hear me coming expecting to see a WRX.

The WTF look on their face when they see an innocent old VW is priceless everytime.

A mate has an EJ22 in his single cab split and he fitted an type1 sidewinder muffler.
You would hard pressed to pick the sound difference to a VW engine, just missing all the valve train noise.
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Ghia Nut · Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2012 10:21 pm Post subject:

I have to say valve train noise is one of my least favorite things about the air cooled engine.
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tencentlife · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:36 am Post subject:

Ghia Nut · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 9:39 am Post subject:

Yeah, that will happen to you when you are tuning a carb by tube and ear and it backfires on you
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78" GL Vert with ej22t swap
This will likely change tomorrow to something else.

bugnut68 · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 12:37 pm Post subject:

Old_Ben_Gun · Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 7:29 am Post subject:

I have read the thread and it took forever. Both sides of the track are correct. I'm using a 2008 2.5 Subaru engine in my 1989 Westfailia. It provides me with reliability, better milage and the fact at my age Im done crawling around on garage floors. I no longer stress over what will break next or expecting to spend $2000 a year to keep the old 1940 technology.
On the other hand I have just about done it all with the type 1. I loved building a good engine and it was a love and enjoyment rlationship. It was a hobby that releved stress and something I took pride in. I love and enjoy both engines for what they are, what they do and the esthetics involved.

syncrogreg · Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:49 pm Post subject:

Subaru diesel for sure!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWbVodlvFGs

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sicksforeveedub · Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:36 am Post subject:

If I wanted a Subaru engine in my car, I'd drive a Subaru. I love everything about the old VWs, especially the antiquated air cooled engines. I do hate how much of the parts available are junk, but I'd still rather put up with that crap than swap in a modern engine. I am a firm believer that a classic vehicle should not only look like one, but sound and drive like one too. I just don't see how anyone could enjoy a '47-54 Chevy pickup with a V-8, p/s, a/c, modern suspension, gauges, etc. I love my '51 because it's a '51. And no, it's not 100% original, nor is my '64 bug. I'm only 30, but being in the car hobby makes me feel like such a dinosaur...
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skills@eurocarsplus · Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 2:10 pm Post subject:

well, i'm 34 and can tell you when you build a proper acvw engine to the 9's, you are going to spend alot of money for what little power you get out of it.

100's in shitty parts that need 100's more to correct at the machine shop...no thanks.

i am doing a 70 bus now that came with no engine or transmission, so it was a very ez choice to me. not going to swap all of my aircooled stuff......yet
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Altema · Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 3:30 pm Post subject:

Crankey · Samba Member Joined: July 11, 2004 Posts: 2656

I'd be interested in seeing how the radiator is resolved in air cooled bodes without making a mess of things.

I have a ez30 in my doka, but that's just fine as it always had a radiator.
what about a speedster ?
I have an Intermeccanica I need to revive some day. that EJ22 with dual dells looks pretty good in that bug...

Joel · Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:03 am Post subject:

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