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odnet Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#693306
Hi Everyone. I have just purchased a Vee Dub that has had a Subaru Engine in it. It no longer has the engine but it does have the radiator in the front and a modified engine firewall. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a type of engine for me to buy to put in it. I don't really want to go very high tech. I'd just like something with more power than my VW 1600 that I am considering putting in it. I'd prefer a cheapish engine that isn't too hard to put in but still worth the effort. I am also willing to buy one from anybody who has one for sale or can point me in the right direction.
Thanks.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#693325
where are you? what sort of subaru did it have in it? what model of VW is it exactly? bug? kombi? type 3?

also, post us some pics and we'll see how we can help.
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

odnet Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#694191
It's a 71 Beetle. The old engine was a Turbo Leonie engine. I like to get hold of one of those is anyone has one. I'll post pics soon.

odnet Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#694203
Oh, and it's in Mudgee NSW.

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

3,764 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#694205
Turbo Leone, I am guessing it would have been an EA82T then. I would go for an EJ 22 as it will have the same power as the EA82T but will use less fuel and give longer life. It also has better power curve and are more readily availible.

Places like Custom Vee Dub - www.customveedub.com.au do quite a few Subie Conversions and will have all the parts you need on the shelf.

Before you go down one path or another I would get some pictures up and work out what transmission you have and what radiator setup. Was it all working fine ? if so why did the previous owner sell it without an engine ?
Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#694274
Baja Wes wrote:Also, do you have the adaptor plate?
and if not...heheh..i'll sell you one😎

odnet Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#694361
I don't have an adaptor plate. The car has a standard VW gearbox. From what I was told the guy who owned it before me had overheating issues with it. I think it may be because the radiator doesn't have a water pump to help with the water flow. I'll take pics of the engine bay tonight. Would a EA82 fit in the engine bay? It doesn't have a wider engine bay but it is longer. The firewall has been extended. Is a EJ22 the same size as a EA82? Is it really hard to install the computer? Thanks for all the advice. You guys are great.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#694721
EA82 = 1800cc
EJ22 = 2200cc 👍

computer hard to install? depends what you call hard I guess. are you any good at electrics? if not, then yes it's hard.
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#694744
if you want to install a modern FI engine and do it yourself...buy one complete with ECU and harness from a frontcut or a wreck...that way the wiring just means cut,shorten and solder pretty much👍

odnet Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#694855
Here is a pic of the engine bay. Will I need to widen the engine bay to fit a EJ22?

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odnet Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#697079
I can get a ej20 turbo engine cheap. Would this be too much for my gearbox. Would it even fit into my engine bay. I would really appreciate some help as I am lost.
Thanks

philsmanx Officially Full-On Dubber

286 posts · joined Nov 2008 ·

#697708
ea82t on egay $1000 reconditioned
on the rebuild ej25 monster bug on the way