Subi conversion # 3

binner Fahrvergnugen

981 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 18 Sep 2018, 9:04 pm

#1041059

So. ..... I ended up keeping the ute and have got some energy to put into it....

This will be a EJ20 install with the usual Aeroflow hardware and some sweet sandrail inspiration for the radiator. Had to fab up some struts to stiffen up the gearbox.
I need to make a false ute floor to accomodate the height of Subi manifold and throttle body...running hard line fuel line from front to back and return to tank....al fun stuff 😂🤪😂

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binner Fahrvergnugen

981 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 18 Sep 2018, 9:05 pm

#1041060

Struts....

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 19 Sep 2018, 9:53 am

#1041062

Nice work, rear mounted radiators can be a challenge to get working right, see how you go

binner Fahrvergnugen

981 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 19 Sep 2018, 8:52 pm

#1041076

1303Steve wrote:Nice work, rear mounted radiators can be a challenge to get working right, see how you go

do pre tel......

what have been the issues ?

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Sep 2018, 10:20 am

#1041079

overheating, you cant rely on thermo fans, you need forced air flow when at speed

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 21 Sep 2018, 11:25 am

#1041081

also the Type 3 spare wheel well is the perfect spot for a radiator

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4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Sep 2018, 9:32 pm

#1041103

My Kombi ute with 3.8L V6 had the radiator in the back of the tray, lost half the space of the tray and the engine ran hot as well.

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