Forum: Engines
June 10th 2004, 08:03
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Replies: 64
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Keep in mind that you do not just need the...
Keep in mind that you do not just need the longblock. You need the complete engine, including all intake/exhaust components, all electrical components, sensors, ECU and wiring harness. If you are...
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Forum: Engines
June 9th 2004, 14:30
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Replies: 64
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Beesquad,
The engine I am using is not a...
Beesquad,
The engine I am using is not a WRX, but an RS (2.5L, NA).
I got the engine dirt cheap, because it had a blown headgasket and the owner needed to get rid of it.
When you get the...
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Forum: Engines
June 2nd 2004, 14:19
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Ernie,
I'd be very interested in seeing...
Ernie,
I'd be very interested in seeing pics. Do you have a website or pics you an email me ?
Also, what are you using for ECU, the stock one ? If so, what are you using for an OBDII reader ?
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Forum: Engines
May 31st 2004, 13:37
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
May 17th 2004, 11:21
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
May 16th 2004, 20:31
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
April 18th 2004, 09:21
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Hey Alan,
yeah, I'm not too happy with the...
Hey Alan,
yeah, I'm not too happy with the current setup. That's why I started with the shroud and not the heatshield. I'll do some searching in the plumming departement to see if I can find a...
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Forum: Engines
April 17th 2004, 19:34
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Allrightie then, check...
Allrightie then, check http://www.vanbran.com/bug/conversion2.htm and
http://www.vanbran.com/bug/conversion3.htm for updates.
I finished phase 1 of the wiring (i.e. separating the ECU harness...
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Forum: Engines
April 12th 2004, 09:49
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Allrite, not sure if there are still people...
Allrite, not sure if there are still people interested in this, but here's a quick update.
I started the wiring. :eek: Holy Hell what a mess.
I spent pretty much 3 days off-and-on trying to...
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Forum: Engines
March 23rd 2004, 09:39
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
March 18th 2004, 09:21
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
I *did* go through your website....
Guess I...
I *did* go through your website....
Guess I didn't look close enough :o
Did you also have to cut the tranny mount itself (where the rubber mounts are attached to ?).
Looks like my website it on...
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Forum: Engines
March 13th 2004, 16:50
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Engine is in !!
I've got the engine mounted.
Turns out I needed to cut the tranny mounts because it interfered with 2 of the bolts of the adapter.
Take a look. Also check out my websire for more details...
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Forum: Engines
March 7th 2004, 10:17
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Time for another update.
I received my engine...
Time for another update.
I received my engine adaptor ! Yay ! :agree:
I also have now finally finished the engine. I had to go back to the dealer 3 times to get the right rocker cover gasket.
...
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Forum: Engines
February 25th 2004, 09:16
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Cormac,
I assume you are talking about...
Cormac,
I assume you are talking about putting the rad in the back of the bug ?
I guess it depends on the size of the rad. In my case there will be no space left. (My webserver went for a dump...
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Forum: Engines
February 24th 2004, 14:10
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
February 24th 2004, 09:33
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
I'm still waiting for the adapter :(
I put...
I'm still waiting for the adapter :(
I put the rad in, but I have to put the engine in first to see where I can cut the firewall to let the air out....
Plus the sube dealer gave me the wrong...
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Forum: Engines
February 15th 2004, 11:02
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
February 14th 2004, 21:26
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Hey AzMadMax,
Yeah, rear quarter windows...
Hey AzMadMax,
Yeah, rear quarter windows will be replaced with lexan windows with a Naca duct in it.
I will cover the rad with some kind of shroud and the hoses from the ducts will feed the air...
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Forum: Engines
February 12th 2004, 09:23
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
February 11th 2004, 22:50
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
February 11th 2004, 09:07
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
January 1st 2004, 09:47
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Paul, thanks for the tip, but I just scored a...
Paul, thanks for the tip, but I just scored a complete wiring harness from a wrecking yard in NC.
I have the original ECU from the engine, so I should be ok there.
This week I also picked up all...
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Forum: Engines
December 14th 2003, 14:16
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
Hey Wally,
The headgasket was blown. These...
Hey Wally,
The headgasket was blown. These engines are known for it.
So I am replacing both headgaskets, cam seals and valve cover seals.
I'm also putting in a new timing belt, to be safe since...
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Forum: Engines
December 14th 2003, 11:21
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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Forum: Engines
December 13th 2003, 15:52
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Replies: 64
Views: 12,033
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