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CWied
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 Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:22 am Post subject: Possible Ecotec Swap? |
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I'm doing a lot of reading on these and they seem to be a good upgrade. AFI makes a swap kit (motor, transmission plate, flywheel, harness and ecu) I'm just looking for someone who has done it and what else would be needed to finish it
What all would be needed after the AFI stage 2 kit (http://www.alphafabindustries.com/collections/ecotec-solutions/products/afi-2-4l-le5-ecotec-swap-combo-stage-ii) to make it truly turn-key?
- Fuel system (tank, pump, lines, filter, etc)
- Motor mounts?
- Cooling system (radiator, hoses, etc)
- Clutch? |
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CWied
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| Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:26 am Post subject: |
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| Looks like the adapter plate for the transmission that allows it to be bolted to VW transmissions. Going off that, I'm sure the VW clutch would be used with their included flywheel. |
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CWied
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| Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Gonna get Alpha Fab on the phone tomorrow. |
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jsturtlebuggy
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| Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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You may get more replies if you post about what you are wanting to do in the Samba off road section or fiberglass section. There are more engine swaps with Bajas and Buggies.
I know of several fiberglass buggies that are using the Ecotec motors very successfully.
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Fair Oaks/Orangevale, CA
Elrod Motorsports
Motion Tire Motorsports
Having fun with Dune Buggies since 1970
Into Volkswagens since 1960 |
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CWied
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| Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 3:05 pm Post subject: |
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| jsturtlebuggy wrote: |
You may get more replies if you post about what you are wanting to do in the Samba off road section or fiberglass section. There are more engine swaps with Bajas and Buggies.
I know of several fiberglass buggies that are using the Ecotec motors very successfully. |
Thanks for the tip. My bad for using the wrong forum!  |
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