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Bay window Subaru Conversion

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vwkj87 ·

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.

pod ·

give Custom Veedub a call 07 3356 4356 they specialise in doing subi conversions

vwkj87 ·

$11k according to their website.

helbus ·

Check out what I did

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=38417&page=1

71EJVan ·

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.

vwkj87 ·

Thanks Hellbug, interesting read.

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

71EJVan ·

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

acn9479 ·

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 ·

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

vicelore ·

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

Cheers Vice

Joel ·

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 ·

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.

helbus ·

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.

veesub ·

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 ·

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 ·

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