Notch suby project need info

vicelore · 2010-06-08T07:30:10+00:00

Hey guys. Well pretty new here but been thinking about this project for years. Always loved the type 3s and dreamt of putting a rotary in one. Now after reading about all the conversions that have been done I’m thinking I might go down the Suby engine road. I currently own a Subaru liberty so iv also got a soft spot for subys. My main question that will enable to get me going is the year of car i should buy. From what iv read the suspension changed in the type 3s around 1969 ?? And went to Independent rear suspension ?? I was really wanted this confirmed and also your ideas on which would be more suited in a notch with a suby engine either from a WRX or WRX STI. Iv seen both in great looking cars so im unsure of this. Also read something about a part that was being tested that could use the original gearbox from the Suby ?? would this be a better way to go than using the original 4 speed ( even tho iv read they hold up fine with a suby engine.) Looking forward to your answers and ideas guys. I know im a noob but im very keen to learn and take on this project. Cheers and thanks Vice.

I did the irs conversion when i did the subi conversion as i made a cradle setup to hold the motor /box so very strong and stable rear end , and it was orig swing axle.
and yep my 68 wagon is still forsale $6500 no rego but has nsw eng cert and very little rust , just changed out d/side sill, needs some fixing on pass side.
Actually started it for the first time in 6 months yesterday , first kick and idled smooth except for noisy lifter which cleared up after being warm.
$$ a conversion this is cheap. Most shops want 10g's for conversion alone . And i used it daily and fkn quick mmm might take it for a spin around block.