Hey Brad,
What are you planning for radiators in the buggies? Just mount them behind the bash plate up front, or fit them in the back somewhere? ... just curious
J
manx Learner Dubber
18 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Custom Offroad Conversion - EJ22 Proto Done !!!
Brad Wolfsburg Elder
3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
up front in the bar, good cooling, good protection and you can keep an eye on them.
pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
mmm...just in case anyone is interested.
I have the Ej25 Dohc motor. Once I got all my wiring bugs sorted I have to say, it is a sweet motor. It idles at around 700rpm, pulls really nicely from 1500revs right up to the red line and is super smooth all the way. It is deceptively quick even with the big tyres on the back. Although, that said, I could comfortably short shift a 2000 revs and drive all round the city all day like that. I would not swap it for an Ej22.
But, Brad is right in what he says. Ej22s are a bucketload cheaper. I payed nearly $4k for my motor and that was not a front cut. Wish I had got a front cut. Also, the parts are more available and cheaper than both sohc and dohc Ej25s.
Brad is also right about cost and reliablility. Some Ej25s do have head gasket issues, something I am fearful of myself. Also, they are not significantly more powerful than the Ej22.
If you want power, buy an Ej20T.
If you want bang for buck and reliability go with the Ej22. After all that's why we all want Subie motors anyway isn't it?
I have the Ej25 Dohc motor. Once I got all my wiring bugs sorted I have to say, it is a sweet motor. It idles at around 700rpm, pulls really nicely from 1500revs right up to the red line and is super smooth all the way. It is deceptively quick even with the big tyres on the back. Although, that said, I could comfortably short shift a 2000 revs and drive all round the city all day like that. I would not swap it for an Ej22.
But, Brad is right in what he says. Ej22s are a bucketload cheaper. I payed nearly $4k for my motor and that was not a front cut. Wish I had got a front cut. Also, the parts are more available and cheaper than both sohc and dohc Ej25s.
Brad is also right about cost and reliablility. Some Ej25s do have head gasket issues, something I am fearful of myself. Also, they are not significantly more powerful than the Ej22.
If you want power, buy an Ej20T.
If you want bang for buck and reliability go with the Ej22. After all that's why we all want Subie motors anyway isn't it?
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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Brad Wolfsburg Elder
3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Plug leads EJ 22 - $90 set
Plug leads EJ25 - $160 set
It just keeps going.
Plug leads EJ25 - $160 set
It just keeps going.
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
This is an old post!!! After nearly 2 years of absolute trouble free motoring it's time to say goodbye to my inbred Kombi. I've enjoyed owning it and would highly reccommend to anyone to get this conversion done and have absolute trouble free motoring.Hope the new owner has as much fun driving it as i did.It will make it's last voyage with me on Saturday and will be a teary fairwell as i say goodbuy to water cooled VW's for now......a little while anyway...maybe??? For the $$ spent it has been well worth it for the conversion,even my wife who hates VW's is sad to see it go.That says something..Thanx again COR for a quality job.:kiss Now I'll have to "love" my Manx....:kiss
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pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome
6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·
oh well, at least the manx has a subie, right?
BTW, I should just mention. In the 2 years my EJ25 powered car has been regoed, the only engine components to have failed are an ECU relay ($10 to replace from a local wrecker) and the ECU itself due to water damage on the weekend. The latter was my own stupid fault for not not properly sealing the box it lived in. Aside of those two things the car has never failed get me home and it runs cool and smooth like it was factory fitted. The bits that frustrate me about the car are the bit VW made and the bits I made.
You have to love a subie boxer.😏
BTW, I should just mention. In the 2 years my EJ25 powered car has been regoed, the only engine components to have failed are an ECU relay ($10 to replace from a local wrecker) and the ECU itself due to water damage on the weekend. The latter was my own stupid fault for not not properly sealing the box it lived in. Aside of those two things the car has never failed get me home and it runs cool and smooth like it was factory fitted. The bits that frustrate me about the car are the bit VW made and the bits I made.
You have to love a subie boxer.😏
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/
Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer
3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
so did the suby conversion help the resale price?
In the 3 and a bit years my V6 has been going nothing has gone wrong with the engine itself. :thumb
I destroyed a cheap import clutch plate, but I could've done that with the VW motor I reckon. And my first surge tank design was flawed and caused intermittent engine cuts after 40min of running.
In the 3 and a bit years my V6 has been going nothing has gone wrong with the engine itself. :thumb
I destroyed a cheap import clutch plate, but I could've done that with the VW motor I reckon. And my first surge tank design was flawed and caused intermittent engine cuts after 40min of running.
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
I would say it would have raised the sale price if i had wanted more money than what I sold it for.....if you get my drift:jesus It Certainly sped up the sale though,like i didn't really advertise it and it sold within 3 days.....and i got what i wanted so all is well. The new owner has an airconditioned Kombi that will sit on 100 plus all day and still have power to overtake or tow.Baja Wes wrote:so did the suby conversion help the resale price?
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rocknrob Insano Dub Head
844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Hi Mick...is/was this yours? what rad is that and was the big steel bumper under the bumper cut to fit it? I like the look...thanxBuggy Brad wrote:Here are some pics. Note the thing underneath is the Air Con Condensor and is nothing to do with the conversion.
[Edited on 15-11-2004 by Buggy Brad]
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
Yes..this ute was mine...sold it a month ago. Best to contact Brad at COR on (07)33564356. System was excellent!!! Would reccommend!
Michael
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Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
Does anyone have any pics or info on the rear mount
Cheers
Cheers
helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body
7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
This one from COR?
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