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baghall Ben Hal Outlaw Bushranger

1,021 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·

#1023924
Alright guys I am after advice on doing a conversion to suby power in a T3.
Different engines?
Needs other than adaptor plate and mounts?

TIA
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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1023925
g'day

do a search for mackaymanx
he has done a few T3 convserions to Subi power

I would also give Luckyphil a call
he has just had a full rebuild on a T3 WBX 2.1L
Futue te ipsum!!!

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1023960
arre the dark side

sunburntwilly Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·

#1027396
i did a small cars conversion. bell housing short sump etc about $3k in parts. I don't like the clutch set with the bell housing it works just fine but there is a big gap on the bottom as the bell housing mounts the engine. The mechanic who did the job said thats ok, But I have never seen any vehicle with an opening this big. If i was going to do another conversion I think a would consider an adaptor plate and stay with the VW clutch. Another thing that bugs me a little is although the job was done a bit over 2 years ago i have only done 12000 ks and the clutch has started to slip.
Oops sorry its a 03 2.5 Subaru motor. if your going down the subie path i highly recommend the 03 motor its the newest engine before drive by wire. Although these days i don't suppose thats so much of an issue. over all i am very happy with the conversion.
Small cars are a great company to deal with too
Good luck with it.