72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber
266 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
If that is Australian Dollars(I assume it is) that is a pretty good deal.
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boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
You could always buy half a vw motor and when you get the other half, have half the power!
Bit of a bargain.....a weekend with a grinder and your in business....I will bring my little andgle grinder and air-hacksaw, and happily lighten your car!
Matt
Bit of a bargain.....a weekend with a grinder and your in business....I will bring my little andgle grinder and air-hacksaw, and happily lighten your car!
Matt
type_3_take_2 Learner Dubber
8 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·
hey chriss sounds like a pretty good deal, can i ask what its out of and what sort of condition the motors in (ie kms if ya know), what box does the adaptor plate fit to?
please dont tell me i can fit it into my t3 or i might have to find out were the hey rivertown is.
please dont tell me i can fit it into my t3 or i might have to find out were the hey rivertown is.
lugnuts Custom Title Time!
1,070 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Thats Riverstone outer n.w Sydney :kiss
Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head
837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
Type 3's would be a dream to put these subaru engines in, bugger all cutting & the spare wheel well is made for a radiator, much easier than a superbug.
Jak
Jak
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
They ARE a dream! Easy-as...Jak Rizzo wrote:Type 3's would be a dream to put these subaru engines in, bugger all cutting & the spare wheel well is made for a radiator, much easier than a superbug.
Jak
Pay your debts, CxxT
Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head
837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
as long as u get the water pipes around the right way.
jvl054 Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined May 2005 ·
YEH!YEH!:PJVLRacingJak Rizzo wrote:as long as u get the water pipes around the right way.
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Motor....ej20t
Box....single side plate
Adaptor plate and flywheel to suit.
Brass button clutch
intercooler and custom box with 2x thermofans
radiator with thermo fan
microtech with handset
2 x fuel pumps
fuel anti surge tank.
If anyone wants it fitted and running I can do your conversion for you.
Box....single side plate
Adaptor plate and flywheel to suit.
Brass button clutch
intercooler and custom box with 2x thermofans
radiator with thermo fan
microtech with handset
2 x fuel pumps
fuel anti surge tank.
If anyone wants it fitted and running I can do your conversion for you.
wrecker67 Fahrvergnugen
997 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
well as you know matt,its getting finished now,,
i think you had a lot to do with that,,plus i am doing my notch,so will talk to you soon about it,just concern about air flow in the boot for intercooler,,might have to use water to air cooler,,
so matt how far will 5k get me.....
cheers
i think you had a lot to do with that,,plus i am doing my notch,so will talk to you soon about it,just concern about air flow in the boot for intercooler,,might have to use water to air cooler,,
so matt how far will 5k get me.....
cheers
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
My Mechanic mate who assisted me with mine and I have been discussing doing conversions as a business for those out there with either no time, no experience or both. We are going to cost it out tomorrow as a drop off, drive away price and see if it is worth it.
I'll give you a hand if you like....Call me on 0416 115 993, I know where to put the cooler...thought about airflow alot I have.....the 914 has to have one mounted also, which is not so diffferent to the t3.
I cant wait till I start a splitty conversion as well.
Matt
I'll give you a hand if you like....Call me on 0416 115 993, I know where to put the cooler...thought about airflow alot I have.....the 914 has to have one mounted also, which is not so diffferent to the t3.
I cant wait till I start a splitty conversion as well.
Matt
rubyred Slammed & Awesome Dubber
77 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
use the type 3 design to your advantange when doing intercooler placement.
put it against the back, there is a perfect size hole where the aircooled engine originally sucked in cool air from outside via the fender/rear windsheild vents. then put a couple fans inside the cubby, and youre done.
well, thats what i did........
-Ryan
put it against the back, there is a perfect size hole where the aircooled engine originally sucked in cool air from outside via the fender/rear windsheild vents. then put a couple fans inside the cubby, and youre done.
well, thats what i did........
-Ryan
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Yep, done those sums too. There is only a tiny number of people who want to spend $9000 on a $2000 VW...boof2332 wrote:My Mechanic mate who assisted me with mine and I have been discussing doing conversions as a business for those out there with either no time, no experience or both. We are going to cost it out tomorrow as a drop off, drive away price and see if it is worth it.
I'll give you a hand if you like....Call me on 0416 115 993, I know where to put the cooler...thought about airflow alot I have.....the 914 has to have one mounted also, which is not so diffferent to the t3.
I cant wait till I start a splitty conversion as well.
Matt
Pay your debts, CxxT
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Yep! Easy mistake to make for a first-timer!Jak Rizzo wrote:as long as u get the water pipes around the right way.
Pay your debts, CxxT
Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head
837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
Are all the mistakes corrected now? Is Andrew up & running?
Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head
837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
Yep, done those sums too. There is only a tiny number of people who want to spend $9000 on a $2000 VW... [/quote]
Are u talking $9000 for pobjoy 1916 power or wrx power, my wrx power definantly didn't cost $9000.
Jak
Are u talking $9000 for pobjoy 1916 power or wrx power, my wrx power definantly didn't cost $9000.
Jak
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
Are u talking $9000 for pobjoy 1916 power or wrx power, my wrx power definantly didn't cost $9000.Jak Rizzo wrote:Yep, done those sums too. There is only a tiny number of people who want to spend $9000 on a $2000 VW...
Jak [/quote]
WRX power. Done properly with everything required, at 'retail' prices.
And no, poor Macca still hasn't driven his car... now we have fixed the problem with the throw-out bearing, it is stalling and throwing fault codes at us. Macca is taking a look - time is tight for me, dammitnn[ Edited on 8-9-2005 by VWCOOL ]
Pay your debts, CxxT
jvl054 Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Edited as requested by a number of people.nn[ Edited on 28-9-2005 by Dasdubber ]
wrecker67 Fahrvergnugen
997 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
i have found prices on doing my notch,and so far in pieces im almost 5k,thats with after market pc..
i know chris,intheweeds has spent way more then 3k,and still not on the road,,,,,,,,,
so if you can do it for 3k,let me know....cheers:thumb
i know chris,intheweeds has spent way more then 3k,and still not on the road,,,,,,,,,
so if you can do it for 3k,let me know....cheers:thumb
jvl054 Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Ring Jako Rizzo...fine piece of work:thumbJVLRacingwrecker67 wrote:i have found prices on doing my notch,and so far in pieces im almost 5k,thats with after market pc..
i know chris,intheweeds has spent way more then 3k,and still not on the road,,,,,,,,,
so if you can do it for 3k,let me know....cheers:thumb
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
Costings kids....
ej20t $799
Adaptor and flywheel....$660
Ecu....$1100
Clutch $450
Total....$3009
Then comes the part that varies..
Pumps$200
Fans$200
Piping $150
Intercooler set up $250
Bracing/fuel lines/clamps etc $200
Radiator $100
Exhaust $250
New coils/plugs/timing belt and possibly water pump and anthing else misc that is needed like wire and terminals$500.
Total $4859
The good thing is the setup costs are just that.....if you did blow a motor...$800 and a weekend and your BACK BABY! Thats the best bit, apart from stupid power, reliability, economy and refinement.
Whos Next.....your next!
ej20t $799
Adaptor and flywheel....$660
Ecu....$1100
Clutch $450
Total....$3009
Then comes the part that varies..
Pumps$200
Fans$200
Piping $150
Intercooler set up $250
Bracing/fuel lines/clamps etc $200
Radiator $100
Exhaust $250
New coils/plugs/timing belt and possibly water pump and anthing else misc that is needed like wire and terminals$500.
Total $4859
The good thing is the setup costs are just that.....if you did blow a motor...$800 and a weekend and your BACK BABY! Thats the best bit, apart from stupid power, reliability, economy and refinement.
Whos Next.....your next!
wrecker67 Fahrvergnugen
997 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
thats more like what i came up with,,,,then engineering,and in some cases brake upgrades which could go to a extra $1500 on top....
once this cost is done,,cheap motors so no big dollar rebuilds..:thumb
cheersnn[ Edited on 27-10-03 by wrecker67 ]
once this cost is done,,cheap motors so no big dollar rebuilds..:thumb
cheersnn[ Edited on 27-10-03 by wrecker67 ]
boof2332 Custom Title Time!
1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·
You can save alot from keeping an eye out for piping, thermos, fuel pumps and if you are handy with metal(i'm more handy cutting it out), then you can get costs down to aound the $4000 mark.
What VWCOOL was talking about was the cost of a drop off, drive away conversion cost, for those not wanting to do it themselves. We worked out it would be about $8000.....we would have to do a trial, although we sat down worked out the time and it would take 2 people 2 weeks....do do everything from cutting to wiring.....just drive it to a dyno, then to get some new rubber.
After that it, it would be easy to show the owner how to do their own engine swaps and they could work on them from then on.
Matt
What VWCOOL was talking about was the cost of a drop off, drive away conversion cost, for those not wanting to do it themselves. We worked out it would be about $8000.....we would have to do a trial, although we sat down worked out the time and it would take 2 people 2 weeks....do do everything from cutting to wiring.....just drive it to a dyno, then to get some new rubber.
After that it, it would be easy to show the owner how to do their own engine swaps and they could work on them from then on.
Matt
jvl054 Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Thats cheap!!!! as long ther is no mods doing with in the motor!!!:thumbJVLRacingboof2332 wrote:You can save alot from keeping an eye out for piping, thermos, fuel pumps and if you are handy with metal(i'm more handy cutting it out), then you can get costs down to aound the $4000 mark.
What VWCOOL was talking about was the cost of a drop off, drive away conversion cost, for those not wanting to do it themselves. We worked out it would be about $8000.....we would have to do a trial, although we sat down worked out the time and it would take 2 people 2 weeks....do do everything from cutting to wiring.....just drive it to a dyno, then to get some new rubber.
After that it, it would be easy to show the owner how to do their own engine swaps and they could work on them from then on.
Matt
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
We paid $3000 for engine and computer only, sitting on the floor. THEN YOU GOTTA GET IT IN THE CAR, (with labour at $80 hour) add a radiator and $500 worth of pipes and coolant, get it engineered and get it registered with all the brakes, braces and bobby bits required
I'm sure the lads at Custom Offroad are offering drive-in drive out Subie n/a conversions for around $8000. A WRX will be a bit more
EDIT: Just saw Boof's post. Yes - I meant drive in drive out at commercial workshop (not charity or DIY or BBQ) rates. nn[ Edited on 11-9-2005 by VWCOOL ]
Edited as requested by a number of people.nn[ Edited on 28-9-2005 by Dasdubber ]
I'm sure the lads at Custom Offroad are offering drive-in drive out Subie n/a conversions for around $8000. A WRX will be a bit more
EDIT: Just saw Boof's post. Yes - I meant drive in drive out at commercial workshop (not charity or DIY or BBQ) rates. nn[ Edited on 11-9-2005 by VWCOOL ]
Edited as requested by a number of people.nn[ Edited on 28-9-2005 by Dasdubber ]
Pay your debts, CxxT
jvl054 Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Edited as requested by a number of people.nn[ Edited on 28-9-2005 by Dasdubber ]
rubyred Slammed & Awesome Dubber
77 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
he got bargains/hook ups on alot of stuff.
i did it for about $2000us, not sure how that compares to the austrailian dollar.
-Ryan
i did it for about $2000us, not sure how that compares to the austrailian dollar.
-Ryan
Jak Rizzo Insano Dub Head
837 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·
I honestly think that if I can do it , then anyone can do it. I've no special talents, hell I design & draw plans for a living!.
If u are prepared to do some research, have a little patience then it's more than in the realm of the average vw nut.
U don't have to beat my time frame of 5 weeks, but don't be afraid of it either.
Mines been going for 9 months now without hiccup as far as the conversion is concerned, maybe I got lucky? but when u consider what u are doing , ie putting a late model turbo motor in the rear of an old air cooled peoples car, it's quite an accomplishment.
Those that have done it & have had success, regardless of the time frame know what I'm talking about.
regards
Jaknn[ Edited on 11-9-2005 by Jak Rizzo ]
If u are prepared to do some research, have a little patience then it's more than in the realm of the average vw nut.
U don't have to beat my time frame of 5 weeks, but don't be afraid of it either.
Mines been going for 9 months now without hiccup as far as the conversion is concerned, maybe I got lucky? but when u consider what u are doing , ie putting a late model turbo motor in the rear of an old air cooled peoples car, it's quite an accomplishment.
Those that have done it & have had success, regardless of the time frame know what I'm talking about.
regards
Jaknn[ Edited on 11-9-2005 by Jak Rizzo ]
rubyred Slammed & Awesome Dubber
77 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
im still in the process of tuning mine to run better on the road. But everyone i have run into thinks im a freggin genious. i agree with what jak said. All it takes is a little fabrication. It has deffinitely been the most informative thing ive ever done. Deffinitely going to be a huge accomplishment in my life.
and like jak said
-Ryannn[ Edited on 11/9/2005 by rubyred ]
and like jak said
just to add a little more to that statement, i am only 19 yrs old, and i did it! its very doable, just dont overwhelm yourself in the process trying to do too many things at once.If u are prepared to do some research, have a little patience then it's more than in the realm of the average vw nut.
-Ryannn[ Edited on 11/9/2005 by rubyred ]
jvl054 Wolfsburg Wizard
403 posts · joined May 2005 ·
Top stuff.Listening to the right people is experience in itself.JVLRacing:thumbrubyred wrote:im still in the process of tuning mine to run better on the road. But everyone i have run into thinks im a freggin genious. i agree with what jak said. All it takes is a little fabrication. It has deffinitely been the most informative thing ive ever done. Deffinitely going to be a huge accomplishment in my life.
and like jak saidjust to add a little more to that statement, i am only 19 yrs old, and i did it! its very doable, just dont overwhelm yourself in the process trying to do too many things at once.If u are prepared to do some research, have a little patience then it's more than in the realm of the average vw nut.
-Ryannn[ Edited on 11/9/2005 by rubyred ]