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vwkj87 Seriously Crusin Dubber

103 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#766601
Basically looking for info on non turbo subaru conversions for my bay. What's involved, is it worth it, getting engineered in QLD, radiator locations, estimated diy cost, problems and advice etc.?

Any help would be appreciated.

vwkj87 Seriously Crusin Dubber

103 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#766616
$11k according to their website.

71EJVan Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·

#766749
Mine is on the kombiclub forum under the surf and swoosh project. Mine's turbo but there is quite a few pictures that will give you an idea of the work involved in making everything.

CCOR radiator looks like a hell of a lot less work.
A VW for everyone!!

1972 1302 German Look
1971 Bay Panel with Subaru EJ20T
1970 Type 3 squareback in progress
1971 Type 3 notchback in progress

vwkj87 Seriously Crusin Dubber

103 posts · joined Oct 2008 ·

#767138
Thanks Hellbug, interesting read.

71EJVan, Do you have a direct link? I can't find your car on there.

71EJVan Officially Full-On Dubber

352 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·

#768026
Here it is
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=46532#pid645123

Since the last edit I have converted the radiator pipes to stainless and remade the radiator scoop to house a alloy WRX radiator and AC condensor.

Brendan
A VW for everyone!!

1972 1302 German Look
1971 Bay Panel with Subaru EJ20T
1970 Type 3 squareback in progress
1971 Type 3 notchback in progress

acn9479 Commited Dubber

68 posts · joined Mar 2008 ·

#775927
You can look up philbertthekombi as well or my other name. Should be able to find the one that I have done. You can get a whole kombi and conversion with engineers plate from me for $8K 🙂 (shamless plug). But there is also heaps of info from the british sites with lots of good ideas. If you have any specific questions shot an e-mail of.

mike malli Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·

#787152
Hi there,
if you do most of the work yourself you will get not much change out of 10k. If you have the money spare, go right ahead, just remember to keep some money for the running cost. Insurance will kill you otherwise.

Mike
Ich mag meine Bullis 😊

vicelore Officially Full-On Dubber

254 posts · joined Feb 2010 ·

#787409
There is a cheap EJ22 in the parts for sale section might be worth looking at if your after NA..

Cheers Vice
Currently driving my 1st VW.. 67 type 3 1600..And loving it..

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#787462
mike malli wrote:Hi there,
if you do most of the work yourself you will get not much change out of 10k. If you have the money spare, go right ahead, just remember to keep some money for the running cost. Insurance will kill you otherwise.

Mike
where you pulling that figure from? the professionals dont even charge that much?

Is it worth it? in a kombi, shit yeah
it can be done to a bay with no body mods so can always be reverted back to stock easy as, type4 engines are ridiculously expensive and the subi engine will have triple the life span, get better economy and make it a pleasure to drive rather than a chore 😂

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#787473
Joel wrote:
mike malli wrote:Hi there,
if you do most of the work yourself you will get not much change out of 10k. If you have the money spare, go right ahead, just remember to keep some money for the running cost. Insurance will kill you otherwise.

Mike
where you pulling that figure from? the professionals dont even charge that much?

Is it worth it? in a kombi, shit yeah
it can be done to a bay with no body mods so can always be reverted back to stock easy as, type4 engines are ridiculously expensive and the subi engine will have triple the life span, get better economy and make it a pleasure to drive rather than a chore 😂
Well said Joel. I would say doing it all yourself including Engineers report and compliance is going to be at least $6000.
EJ22 into Bay Microbus - Finished project build thread- click on this spot here for info

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#787474
mike malli wrote:Hi there,
if you do most of the work yourself you will get not much change out of 10k. If you have the money spare, go right ahead, just remember to keep some money for the running cost. Insurance will kill you otherwise.

Mike
I have just gotten a revaluation on our bus for $20K value. Consider our bus has full custom paint with pearl and flame job. The interior is all new professional. Subaru conversion fully engineered, mag wheels, lowered beam also engineered, all mechanicals, gearbox, brakes, balljoints, driveshafts new, plus much more.

If you cant turn a spanner yourself, you would spend $40K to get our bus built to the show standard it is.

Insurance = $118 per year with LSV fully comprehensive for $20K value.

You cant get third party on a 1985 Ford Laser for that.
EJ22 into Bay Microbus - Finished project build thread- click on this spot here for info

veesub Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Sep 2012 ·

#923993
vwkj87 wrote:Basically looking for info on non turbo subaru conversions for my bay. What's involved, is it worth it, getting engineered in QLD, radiator locations, estimated diy cost, problems and advice etc.?

Any help would be appreciated.

veesub Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Sep 2012 ·

#923998
vwkj87 wrote:Basically looking for info on non turbo subaru conversions for my bay. What's involved, is it worth it, getting engineered in QLD, radiator locations, estimated diy cost, problems and advice etc.?

Any help would be appreciated.

john1960 Commited Dubber

67 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·

#929074
i have a ej22 in my 74 bay if you would like to ask questions or have a look. i live on the gold coast