EZ30 in a T25

mjwcookie Seriously Crusin Dubber

105 posts · joined Mar 2011 · 27 May 2011, 6:03 am

#843055

Hi all

I have been looking around both here and in US and UK for info on rebuilding an eg33. I dont have one yet, just wanted to know that parts were easy to come by. apparently not so anymore and people are now recommending the ez30. Parts seem easier and it is a newer engine etc.

What is the go here? Have any of you put one in a VW or T25. I do not want to go the turbo route. I believe they are out of Subi legacy outback and the one i want in particular is the R version.

With this engine and gearbox combo, is it as important as i think to get the loom and matching computer bit and bobs for the conversion.

All advice gratefully received.

Thanks. Mark

Mark Wilson
78 bay window, 82 bay Westy. T3 Caravelle GL 89 on the road.
Now in Victoria.

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 27 May 2011, 12:49 pm

#843088

the guys from AMauto that do most of the conversion guys looms on here have a kombi with a 6cyl subie in it...

infact it was an ez30 in a syncro, sounds like a good start 🙂

http://www.amauto.com.au/home.html
dont think u will find a bad word about the guys on here either 👍

Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

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Ben386 Officially Full-On Dubber

244 posts · joined Apr 2010 · 28 May 2011, 11:06 pm

#843365

Mark,you should get the ecu,loom and engine from the same car.If the donor has an immobilizer you will need the immobilzer black box and the ign key and barrel as well.You dont need to use the barrel mechanism,just the anteena and the key(transponder).
I did the Subaru conversion in my T25,I decided to go with a 99 ej25 after reading about to many gearbox issues with 6cyl conversions.
Scott on this forum has a er30(I think from some US Suby) in his Syncro.He has had issues with his gearbox and also availability with spare parts for his engine.
Having said that you can still a probs with your box with a standard WBX.
I am very happy with my conversion,with the ej25 you get an increase in HP of about 80% on the wasserboxer.Its fun to overtake with speed uphills in top.
A 3 litre conversion would be a rocketship.Dont know how good for offroad stuff though.
Good luck