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EJ22 Powered Manx is alive !!!

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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#316411
Well we just finished an EJ 22 Powered Manx, passed engineering first go and hoots along. Funny what 140HP in a 600 kg buggy can do ..

It is very smooth, runs a nice temp and pulls 4th gear up hills that were previously a challenge to 3rd.

I have been in a few Buggies over the years with some bad ass engines. This thing would be the fastest and most useable power of them all.

You need to drive it to understand but for all those doing a conversion it is well worth the effort.....

Pics to follow...
Brad
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#316420
Well hurry up!!!!!!!!!!!:thumb:thumb Might need one in my Manx to match the Kombi:P
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#316431


[Edited on 13-3-2005 by Buggy Brad]
Brad
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reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#316551
great to see Brad! now if only I could finish mine.....
Reub

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#317005
That red one is my dads old Buggy....havent seen it for years.

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11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#317017
Now it REALLY is a "Mad Manx" :thumb

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Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·

#317240
Hmmm now if only there was a Max Fx with a turbo subi finished :vader
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subaruboxer Officially Full-On Dubber

292 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#317599
Buggy Brad wrote:Well we just finished an EJ 22 Powered Manx, passed engineering first go and hoots along. Funny what 140HP in a 600 kg buggy can do ..

Hi Buggy Brad,

the EJ 22 has more than 140HP, Subaru stated 150HP without powersteering and air con pumps. A guy overhere had his bug on a dyno and has 158HP at the wheels. It sure is a rocket and big fun to drive.

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#317635
158 is even better than 140.. as it doesn't have a/c and p/s

As for a Turbo Max Fx if it was ready to wire I am sure it would go :repuke
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

type2nut Officially Full-On Dubber

223 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#317798
I may be wrong but I thought the Australian release EJ22's were 137hp (approx).
Subaru did release more powerful versions but I don't think they made it here to Aus. As I said, I may be wrong.
Anyone else.......?

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#317806
How does it compare to the V6 conversion?

ColumBUS Hail To The Bus Driver!

3,601 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#317817
i want i want i want!

good stuff mate, we had a 1916 turbo baja run 157 hp at the cbb dyno only running 13 punds boost... simply awesome stuff

mattie182 Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#317999
I noticed the position of the radiator. If my experience is anything to go by that is the best position for it. All of the Subi powered Buggies in this area with a rear mounted radiator have cooling issues and/or use BIG radiators & fans. I have only used a Golf Radiator and after a few issues with fitting ameans to 'Bleed ' it it's been fine. Now that I have mounted it higher when I fitted the lift kit it seems to work even better.
Once you go flat, you never go back!!!!!!

MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 ·

#318006
mattie182 wrote:I noticed the position of the radiator. If my experience is anything to go by that is the best position for it. All of the Subi powered Buggies in this area with a rear mounted radiator have cooling issues and/or use BIG radiators & fans. I have only used a Golf Radiator and after a few issues with fitting ameans to 'Bleed ' it it's been fine. Now that I have mounted it higher when I fitted the lift kit it seems to work even better.
So Where is the pics Mat? I'd love to see some pics of your radiator setup.


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mattie182 Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#318171
It is pretty much the same as how Brad has it (damn I should had out a patent that design:thumb)
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mattie182 Wolfsburg Wizard

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#318174
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#318612
I think you are fogetting this is a street buggy and unlikely to see any offroad work ... it sits about 80 mm off the ground.

The offroad plan is alittle different. Still front mounted though .... and it will not over heat ...
Brad
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#318620


[Edited on 14-3-2005 by Buggy Brad]
Brad
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fozee Seriously Crusin Dubber

146 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#318689
That looks so hot!
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type2nut Officially Full-On Dubber

223 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#318694
That is one damn fin buggy Brad.

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#318755
Brad what gear box you running ?
And whats the RPM at 100ks ?
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Jenny Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#318789
Buggy Brad wrote:I think you are fogetting this is a street buggy and unlikely to see any offroad work ... it sits about 80 mm off the ground.
...
I thought the legal minimum ground clearance height was 100mm?

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#318839
Runs a stock swing axle box ... RPM's are about 3200 at 100 kmph

Legal is 100mm where you measure that 100mm is another question. The lowest part is the front beam and rear engine protection and support bars. Neither of these count for the measurement.
Brad
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bugboymatt Custom Title Time!

1,405 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#318844
Buggy Brad wrote:Legal is 100mm where you measure that 100mm is another question. The lowest part is the front beam and rear engine protection and support bars. Neither of these count for the measurement.
Q? Where would ya take measurment from !!!! would this also count for a lowered bug !!!!
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MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 ·

#318901
This is Kinda off-topic from the engine conversion but anyway...........

The following is an extract from:

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/driver.nsf/files/images/$file/Vehicle-Modifications.pdf

which can be found here:

http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/driver.nsf/index/vehiclemods


here is the extract:

Lowering or Raising of Vehicles
The road clearance of a motor car must not be less than 100mm
measured at any part of the vehicle other than the wheel rim
or brake backing plates. (This does not apply where a lesser
clearance has been specified by the manufacturer.)
When lowering or raising a vehicle body (front or rear):
• the suspension travel in the bump or rebound mode must
not be altered by more than one-third of that specified
by the manufacturer;
• coil springs are to remain in locating seats on full
suspension droop without forcibly being removed.
In addition, the normal relationship between the front
and rear suspension heights must not be unduly affected.
Suspension coil springs must not be shortened by cutting.
Leaf spring suspensions must not be raised by the use of
extended shackles or adjustable metal plates. If lowering
blocks are used, they must be either steel or aluminium.


[Edited on 15/3/2005 by MikeM]


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MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 ·

#318902
PS. I saw this Manx in the flesh yesterday afternoon and it is very cool. Sounds awesome, and starts soooooo easily, no noisy tapets, no carby, I could go on.... subies are cool.

As for the Height, COR did the engine conversion, they didn't change the height. If the vehicle is illegally lowered I presume it was done so by the owner.

[Edited on 15/3/2005 by MikeM]


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Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#319019
"The road clearance of a motor car must not be less than 100mm
measured at any part of the vehicle other than the wheel rim
or brake backing plates. (This does not apply where a lesser
clearance has been specified by the manufacturer.)"

mmm seems we must take out trailing arms off then. ... hehe but yeah we didn't lower it
Brad
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