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EJ22 into WBX 2.1 - what bits do I need?
crewcabconnection - January 22nd, 2007 at 04:56 PM

About to put an EJ22 into my 90 T3 Auto

Anyone give me a list of parts I need to grab from the donor. I am gonna hook the air back up, so EJ has the air on it still.

Just wanna make sure I grab the essential parts.

Cheers

gull - January 22nd, 2007 at 05:36 PM

a way of making the auto kick down

helbus - January 22nd, 2007 at 05:40 PM

The engine complete, ECU (computer), wiring loom complete, ignition module, relays on wiring loom (2 I think), Air cond pump, two rubber hoses that leave the air cond pump, engine mounts (round type are preferable as they fit with more sumps), exhaust system header pipes, air flow meter (should be on engine anyway)

crewcabconnection - January 22nd, 2007 at 05:42 PM

Thanks Hellbus, always good advice. Auto kick down? why is that going to be an issue ... more info please?

humpty - January 23rd, 2007 at 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by crewcabconnection
Thanks Hellbus, always good advice. Auto kick down? why is that going to be an issue ... more info please?


Your bus is an auto so will need some auto tickling to make it work with the EJ.... EZ to sort that out if it is.... I have attached the info.... You will need to mod the shift cam (governer) in the side of the box and you should add an external trans cooler too.... The OEM water box item is not up to the task....

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c181/Humptydub/AutoGovernor.jpg

crewcabconnection - January 23rd, 2007 at 04:07 PM

thanks a heap...

1303Steve - January 23rd, 2007 at 05:31 PM

Hi

There is some useful information here http://www.vwrx.com/  The water 2 trans oil cooler is bad idea on any car, a failure sees the trans filling with coolant. If its the same as an Audi I had, I just bought some nipples and fittings from a hydraulic supplies shop to replace the banjo bolts on the trans and then run some hoses to a trans cooler at the front of the car.

Steve

crewcabconnection - January 23rd, 2007 at 05:44 PM

+++sigh+++ this all sounds too hard already.

lobus - January 23rd, 2007 at 05:52 PM

Don't worry Number one brother Kimm will get it sorted. He loves a challenge

crewcabconnection - January 23rd, 2007 at 05:56 PM

sure ... but this is an obsticle I have not considered, so like to at least know the 'gist' of it all. Faith in the Chief is without question ... though you have to be Brave to ask dumb shit questions of the Chief....

Kombicol - January 23rd, 2007 at 06:36 PM

Changing the shift on the auto is really not necessary, just for those who like to rev the tits off their engine. I have the stock 010 auto in my bay (same as yours without the external cooler). There is an accelerator cable to the auto kickdown lever in the bay, then a mechanical linkage to the carbs. I simply done away with the mechanical linkage, and made a short accel cable which goes from the kickdown lever to the throttle body. job done. Still kicks down quite well.

Agree external air to trans fluid cooler is a good idea though.

humpty - January 23rd, 2007 at 07:04 PM

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Originally posted by Kombicol
Changing the shift on the auto is really not necessary, just for those who like to rev the tits off their engine. I have the stock 010 auto in my bay (same as yours without the external cooler). There is an accelerator cable to the auto kickdown lever in the bay, then a mechanical linkage to the carbs. I simply done away with the mechanical linkage, and made a short accel cable which goes from the kickdown lever to the throttle body. job done. Still kicks down quite well.

Agree external air to trans fluid cooler is a good idea though.


Your not running a WBX Auto in your bay are you Col?.... You have the OG TII auto don't you?.... The T25/3 Auto is an entirely different animal... And besides.... Not everyone wants to be a granny driver like you! :kiss.... Some peeps like to actually let their engines do as they were designed to and rev.... 3200 rpm shifts are pointless with the EJ engine.... the power is higher in the rev range... Besides... These mods can be achieved in a weekend..... (says the guy who still hasn't finished his SVX conversion!!)... Hahaha!

[ Edited on 23-1-2007 by humpty ]

lobus - January 23rd, 2007 at 07:37 PM

If he didn't like dumb shit questions, we would never have got our first conversation past "Hello". I s'pose if you went pre-armed with a bit of research he would have something to work with.
Tell him I said hello

crewcabconnection - January 23rd, 2007 at 09:26 PM

I didn't ask about issues with the auto before, so now I know there may be an issue then it's all good. There will be a solution. If he can keep that 400hp monster cool, then mine won't be a drama. Just at the point where I go collect the motor ... so wanna make sure I'm prepared for the work ahead (not that I do any of course).

Looking forward to my '07 project. Hows yer new donk David? Happening thing yet?

lobus - January 23rd, 2007 at 10:21 PM

Top secret, if I told you I would have to kill you.

crewcabconnection - January 24th, 2007 at 05:02 PM

Thanks everyone for the info, at a board meeting today, it was decided that this is not a good idea, so it's all off

humpty - January 24th, 2007 at 08:26 PM

If your gonna go to the trouble of fitting up the Subi donk, the mods to the trans to make it survive are but a small part of the conversion..... Once you have a Subi powered VW, you will wonder why you didn't do it sooner....