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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 2:04 pm    Post subject: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
I thought it might be nice to try and gather most of the Subaru and watercooled swap related vendors, builds, and resources into one topic for easier searching and documentation.

Please chime in if you have additional information, vendors, or build threads.

Vendors and Resources:
https://smallcar.com
http://www.rockymountainwesty.com
http://www.rjes.com/html/harness_building.html
Busaru- Mick's YouTube channel
VW Subaru Conversions Facebook
Subaru powered Volkswagens Facebook
ShopTalk Conversion Perversions

Build Threads:
PUTT-N + Subaru= HAUL-N
Subarugears Bus Build
A Black & Blue Su-BUS-aroo Build Thread...
Just shoot me.... 70 deluxe project
TDI into '78 Bus Build Thread
Dumpy bus going 2.5L
1977 CE1 Rebuild thread
78 Riviera Suby conversion
75 Bay Westy Project - Stuck in Alaska building a Busaru.
1971 Bay Rebuild with Subaru Motor- Sacramento
Subaru Conversion Build and partial how-to
'74 Westy, diesel conversion
Subi Swap - 75 Panel
A water-cooled conversion in a 1972
SubieDooVW EJ25 into a 69 Westy
John, the Engineer - '77 Champagne Transporter Build/Travels
MY lifted '58 DD Panel build
mark janos's build
Ives676's build

Engine:
New /Used/Rebuilt – Lots of options
https://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/
https://www.rallysportdirect.com/
http://coloisr.com/
https://jdmracingmotors.com/en/subaru/
http://osakajdmmotors.com/en/jdm-engines-and-transmissions/subaru/

Skills
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APPLEGREENVW's photo from Litchfield 2016
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captincanuck's
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Transmission:
Rebuild/new/re-geared/stronger internals
http://www.bencoracing.com/
http://ranchotransaxles.com/
5-speed capability, rotation changed, Subaru Trans for strength matched to engine
http://www.subarugears.com/

Wiring Harness/ECU:
Jeff Robenolt - AutoVentures LLC
http://subaruvanagon.com/
https://smallcar.com/vanagon/subaru-vanagon-conversion-parts/


Adapters:
http://www.kennedyenginc.com/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.rockymountainwesty.com


Engine carrier:
http://www.rockymountainwesty.com
https://smallcar.com/vanagon/subaru-vanagon-conversion-parts/
http://www.boxerswaps.com/


Exhaust:
https://smallcar.com/vanagon/subaru-vanagon-conversion-parts/
http://www.rockymountainwesty.com
Custom built/racing


Example of Rocky Mountain Westy
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One of Skills builds
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Whynot's
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a914622's
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Radiators and Cooling:
champion 2-core aluminum
Speedway Motors 2-core aluminum Universal
http://subaruvanagon.com/
http://www.rockymountainwesty.com
https://smallcar.com/vanagon/subaru-vanagon-conversion-parts/

Radiator Locations

    Belly mounted between frame rails

    Fellow's Speed Shop
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    Fellow's Speed Shop
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    Fellow's Speed Shop
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    Ives676's belly mount - puller fans
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    fogoo's belly mount
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    reithi's
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    Front Mounted
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    rabbitboy's
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    Fastmc25's
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    BusPriest's Roof Mounted within a custom suitcase
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    Inside engine compartment
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Throttle Body Reverser:
http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/RMW_TBC_p/rmw-tbc.htm
http://www.boxerswaps.com/
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 2:57 pm    Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
Nice thread idea! I think Youtube busaru (boxerswaps) was one of the biggest helps in my swap.

I used this radiator, but i dont think its necessary to be specific, although this is the only radiator Steve Lopez uses, and he has done quit a bit. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Chevy-SBC-B...oCpaPw_wcB


The two Subaru-VW facebook groups can be a valuable resource
https://www.facebook.com/groups/864424797008986/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/subaruvolkswagens/


Thats all I got for now.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:03 pm    Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
Nice work!
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:46 pm    Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
Cool thanks, I added your radiator, the two Facebook pages, and Mick's YouTube page.
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
Sticky?
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:44 pm    Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
I like it! Add me to the list, it's still early in the process but I've got more cooking.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=671804
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:28 pm    Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
You've got lots of great info. There's also lots of swap info at shoptalkforums.com My subi swap into my bug thread is linked in my signature
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:13 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
WOW! Really helpfull!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:01 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
Thanks for putting all that together.

May I suggest changing the name of the thread to "Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information?"
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:37 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
I updated with the suggestions you guys had.

I plan to add sections and pictures for: air scoops radiator mounting locations Subaru/TDI/other tech sites for rebuilds and service(timing belts, idlers, water/oil pump etc.)
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:51 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
Tail end of my thread in split bus is all Subi swap. Use if you like.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=451291&highlight=lifted+58+dd+panel
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:23 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
plane_ben wrote:
Tail end of my thread in split bus is all Subi swap. Use if you like.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=451291&highlight=lifted+58+dd+panel


Added and very cool bus Ben!
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:39 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
You can add mine in there as well as it's an ej25 with a roof rack radiator. In my sig line
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:56 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
BusPriest wrote:
You can add mine in there as well as it's an ej25 with a roof rack radiator. In my sig line


Got it! Can I use a couple of your gallery pics when I add to the radiator placement section?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 10:06 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:23 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
Great start with tons of info.
Sticky or even better would be forum section for conversions. Lots of bug & vanagon people with conversions that would have info to share.
Hate to see this get buried. It was already 3 pages deep.
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:45 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
I think I'd like see a "Convesions" section in the gallery too.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 16, 2017 3:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
worth sharing i thought
from facebook:
3D printed MAF to 3"cone filter adapter. The file is on thingiverse for anyone interested.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 11:29 am    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
Updated some info and started adding pictures. I tried to give credit to anyone's photos that I borrowed.


Please let me know if you would like me to remove any for any reason. It seems easier to ask for forgiveness than permission from so many people.
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2017 5:35 pm    Post subject: Re: Subaru/Watercooled Swap Resources and Information Reply with quote
I am kind of glad to see that more folks are interested in these conversions. I think it will become a popular way to power these old girls for years to come. if done right, the truly are minimally invasive as well
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