liquimalish Learner Dubber
2 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
Only looking to spend 4-5k. 4 or 6 cylinder, what do you guys think will be the best? Also what will be an easy conversion aswell?nn[ Edited on 21-8-2005 by liquimalish ]
4-5K
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
what's it for ????.....................no conversion is easy.
jvl054 Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined May 2005 ·
You will need to save more money! Like craig said no conversion is easy.JVLRacing
dubber91 Casual Dubber
28 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·
rubbish! YOU CAN CONVERT CARS CHEAPER THAN THAT.....unless the conversion from aussie dollars to pounds has dropped!
Man who stand with hand in pocket fel cocky all day
71superbug The Itch Itcher
1,184 posts · joined May 2004 ·
yes you can convert cars for that price if not less...but it will not include, big brake upgrades, suspension work .etc
Anthony🥷
Anthony🥷
Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer
3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
it all depends how much you can do yourself. I spent less than that on my conversion including a rear disc brake conversion.
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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Jeza Officially Full-On Dubber
353 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
So instead of arguing about it lets help the man.
Easy conversion, a SOHC subaru motor. If you are prepared to play with EFI then the late Subi motors are the best bet, EJ18 (1.8L) and EJ22 (2.2L). If you would prefer to stick with carbs, then look for EA82 series Subaru motors. Earlier Subi motors (EA81 etc) were pushrod and are getting quite old so I see little value in converting to then unless you already have one in excellent condition.
Like the others mentioned if you start really upping the power you WILL need to consider the brakes and suspension, and the upgrades here will cost.
Don't forget that a bug is light, so unless you want to make a supercar out of it, a small conversion (say 1800 subi motor, 110Hp according to Ravensblade) will go quite nicely.
Good luck
Jeremy
Easy conversion, a SOHC subaru motor. If you are prepared to play with EFI then the late Subi motors are the best bet, EJ18 (1.8L) and EJ22 (2.2L). If you would prefer to stick with carbs, then look for EA82 series Subaru motors. Earlier Subi motors (EA81 etc) were pushrod and are getting quite old so I see little value in converting to then unless you already have one in excellent condition.
Like the others mentioned if you start really upping the power you WILL need to consider the brakes and suspension, and the upgrades here will cost.
Don't forget that a bug is light, so unless you want to make a supercar out of it, a small conversion (say 1800 subi motor, 110Hp according to Ravensblade) will go quite nicely.
Good luck
Jeremy
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liquimalish Learner Dubber
2 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
Sorry its for a kombi split, not sure the model. no, im looking to spend 4-5 on the engine.
suspension/interior/exterior will be about the same again and come later
suspension/interior/exterior will be about the same again and come later
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
I'll help! Stick with a VW engine until you can comfortably afford to play with/lose double that amount
Pay your debts, CxxT
jvl054 Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined May 2005 ·
I agree with Wes,how much can you do your self.Its question of saving dollars or getting it right!...Engine..suspension..Brakes..Rads with longer water pipes...etc...etc $4-5k:o..like I said earlier.If only doing a subie engine transplant no mods under $3000 anywhere.......Jako Rizzos Engine Transplant is a good example to go buy for saving money....JVLRacingBaja Wes wrote:it all depends how much you can do yourself. I spent less than that on my conversion including a rear disc brake conversion.
dubbill Officially Full-On Dubber
336 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
id keep my eye out for a chev corvair someone is still building them for planes in melb??? could b gold coast??? this negates the need for radiator(air cooled) etc if you drive it responsibly you wont need to upgrade the brakes or suspension ( kombis are after all comercial vehicles) and this way you wont have to rebuild/replace the g box
mate ive put rotaries p76's nissan's chev's subies in splits all running 10r15's and NEVER had to ugrade the brakes/ suspension (cant say gboxes--done plenty)
but if your split is reasonable cond its prob worth while keeping a vw based motor for around 7 you can build a decent motor
as i said to the guy wanting to "build a baja" it really depends on 3 things
1 your intended use for your car(drags beach sreet dailydriver)
2 your experience/confidence
3 your budgetnn[ Edited on 22-8-2005 by dubbill ]
mate ive put rotaries p76's nissan's chev's subies in splits all running 10r15's and NEVER had to ugrade the brakes/ suspension (cant say gboxes--done plenty)
but if your split is reasonable cond its prob worth while keeping a vw based motor for around 7 you can build a decent motor
as i said to the guy wanting to "build a baja" it really depends on 3 things
1 your intended use for your car(drags beach sreet dailydriver)
2 your experience/confidence
3 your budgetnn[ Edited on 22-8-2005 by dubbill ]
inthebuckethenry Seriously Crusin Dubber
105 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
Id say spend a little more time trolling through all the conversions on this site - there are heaps, and some great info on many! Its really horses for courses - so you probably need to be more specific on what u want i.e. 300hp - 110hp...etc... There is detail in here on holden V6, some on Lexus V8, Baja Wes's page on the V6, Twin turbo 20b rotary, subi from 1.6- 3L, corvair, etc etc even the humble VW donk hey VWCOOL 😉
also have a look on www.dsk.com, and ask them!
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also have a look on www.dsk.com, and ask them!
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cram Officially Full-On Dubber
368 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
fyi there was a corvair engine and adapter for vw in the qld trading post recently....
fozee Seriously Crusin Dubber
146 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Also so depends on when you want it done. Often it takes longer to do it yourself.Baja Wes wrote:it all depends how much you can do yourself. I spent less than that on my conversion including a rear disc brake conversion.
Im having everything done for me and no way will it come in under $7k.
One thing to keep in mind....
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME/
Over 200Kws of rear mounted 4ltr V8 Quad cam action.....
In a Bay
In a Bay
Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head
837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
My conversion cost me $3800, thats engineered, drive away no more to pay.
It can be done. Just take your time & plan it all. I planned for months before even buying anything.
regards
Jak
It can be done. Just take your time & plan it all. I planned for months before even buying anything.
regards
Jak
wacked1 Custom Title Time!
1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
well i'll sell you every thing you need except the motor and box, you'll have a 308 powered bus cheers
wacked1
wacked1
YOU HAVE JUST BEEN DAKED
don't worry it's a VW thing
don't worry it's a VW thing
wacked1 Custom Title Time!
1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
Ron
PH: 0414 920 783
NSW 2760
Price: $1000 ono
you get
V8 adapter, flywheel to go from kombi trans to holden v8 253/308, cross member, dual exhaust with extractors and reconditioned v8 VU commodore radiator do the math adapter & flywheel $650 xmember $450 exhaust $500 radiator $300. could work out cheap for smeone wanting to do a kombi v8 conversion
all in good condition.
cheers:o
PH: 0414 920 783
NSW 2760
Price: $1000 ono
you get
V8 adapter, flywheel to go from kombi trans to holden v8 253/308, cross member, dual exhaust with extractors and reconditioned v8 VU commodore radiator do the math adapter & flywheel $650 xmember $450 exhaust $500 radiator $300. could work out cheap for smeone wanting to do a kombi v8 conversion
all in good condition.
cheers:o
YOU HAVE JUST BEEN DAKED
don't worry it's a VW thing
don't worry it's a VW thing
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
Wacked 1
Personally, I'd steer clear of putting a motor that big in a split. The chassis isn't designed for anything like that much torque. An ej22 or a corvair motor would be real nice though.
Personally, I'd steer clear of putting a motor that big in a split. The chassis isn't designed for anything like that much torque. An ej22 or a corvair motor would be real nice though.
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer
3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I also planned a lot before I bought anything. All my parts I bought including consumables and rear disc brake parts cost me $4121. After the conversion I sold $750 of parts from the front cut that I didn't use (gearbox etc) bringing the conversion cost down to $3371. Then I sold my old VW motor for $2300, which meant all up the final cost was $1071.Jak Rizzo wrote:My conversion cost me $3800, thats engineered, drive away no more to pay.
It can be done. Just take your time & plan it all. I planned for months before even buying anything.
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
IN THE WEEDS has been talking to me about selling his car seperate, with the conversion bits as one. ej20t, adaptor and flywheel, new microtech with controller, intercooler and awesome cold air box(who made that I wonder), radiator, surge pot, fuel pump etc....All you need is radiator pipes($150) and fab up exhaust.($300)
Talk to chris about price, its all there..no searching required. There is about $4000 worth of stuff.
Get a disc brake conversion on the front and 4 new shocks and you would be sailing around the $5000 mark.
Matt
Talk to chris about price, its all there..no searching required. There is about $4000 worth of stuff.
Get a disc brake conversion on the front and 4 new shocks and you would be sailing around the $5000 mark.
Matt