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Advice on suby conversion in T3
baghall - February 21st, 2016 at 10:19 AM

Alright guys I am after advice on doing a conversion to suby power in a T3.
Different engines?
Needs other than adaptor plate and mounts?

TIA


Bizarre - February 21st, 2016 at 10:30 AM

g'day

do a search for mackaymanx
he has done a few T3 convserions to Subi power

I would also give Luckyphil a call
he has just had a full rebuild on a T3 WBX 2.1L


1303Steve - February 22nd, 2016 at 07:56 AM

arre the dark side


mackaymanx - February 22nd, 2016 at 08:36 AM

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=90207&page=1 

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=104200 

http://forums.kombiclub.com/threads/new-project.52257/ 


PAZZAN - February 22nd, 2016 at 06:27 PM

heres some stuff to check out

https://smallcar.com/ 


http://www.vanaru.com/index.htm 


sunburntwilly - June 21st, 2016 at 08:42 PM

i did a small cars conversion. bell housing short sump etc about $3k in parts. I don't like the clutch set with the bell housing it works just fine but there is a big gap on the bottom as the bell housing mounts the engine. The mechanic who did the job said thats ok, But I have never seen any vehicle with an opening this big. If i was going to do another conversion I think a would consider an adaptor plate and stay with the VW clutch. Another thing that bugs me a little is although the job was done a bit over 2 years ago i have only done 12000 ks and the clutch has started to slip.
Oops sorry its a 03 2.5 Subaru motor. if your going down the subie path i highly recommend the 03 motor its the newest engine before drive by wire. Although these days i don't suppose thats so much of an issue. over all i am very happy with the conversion.
Small cars are a great company to deal with too
Good luck with it.