wrx conversion

1 post · joined Apr 2005 · 26 Apr 2005, 11:13 pm

#344846

ok, i'm new here and i was just wondering how hard it would be to do a wrx conversion on a type 1 super. i found a complete engine on ebay for this conversion for $900. i was just wondering how hard it would be and what all is needed for the conversion.:vader

71superbug The Itch Itcher

1,184 posts · joined May 2004 · 26 Apr 2005, 11:58 pm

#344859

i may not be able to give the most detail as i have not carried out the conversion

but i will give a few things.

1) BIG BRAKE UPGRADE (very important unless you want to crash).

2), suspension upgrade

3)transmission (some may argue this point)

4), cut out the spare wheel well in front of bug, and replace with radiator of your choice.

5)fit engine (required cutting the firewall, making up engine mounts, buying adaptor plates .etc (quite a big task).

6). throttle control so the front wheels dont lift at every set of lights 🙂

Anthony

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 27 Apr 2005, 8:16 am

#344954

Hi there SouthSide

check the Non VW Engine conversions

1303Steve is currently doing a conversion
Jak Rizzo has done one is a 1302
Paul (1303) is doing one
Boof2332 also has one in and running

Seagull in West Aust sell adapter plates.
Buggy Brad (Custom Off Road) does drive in drive out conversions and sells bits
This is probabally the best coversion - Jaks 1302

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=29154
and
http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=32740

here are some other links

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=33067

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=36127

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=31383

[Edited on 26-4-2005 by Bizarre]

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