Bay window Subaru Conversion
vwkj87 - March 8th, 2010 at 08:07 PM
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 - March 8th, 2010 at 08:49 PM
give Custom Veedub a call 07 3356 4356 they specialise in doing subi conversions
vwkj87 - March 8th, 2010 at 09:02 PM
$11k according to their website.
helbus - March 8th, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Check out what I did
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=38417&page=1
71EJVan - March 9th, 2010 at 06:39 PM
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 - March 11th, 2010 at 08:15 PM
Thanks Hellbug, interesting read.
71EJVan, Do you have a direct link? I can't find your car on there.
71EJVan - March 16th, 2010 at 08:10 PM
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 - May 1st, 2010 at 04:00 AM
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 - June 27th, 2010 at 01:28 AM
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 - June 28th, 2010 at 01:40 PM
There is a cheap EJ22 in the parts for sale section might be worth looking at if your after NA..
Cheers Vice
Joel - June 28th, 2010 at 05:35 PM
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posted by 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
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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 - June 28th, 2010 at 05:59 PM
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posted by 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
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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
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Well said Joel. I would say doing it all yourself including Engineers report and compliance is going to be at least $6000.
helbus - June 28th, 2010 at 06:08 PM
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Originally
posted by 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
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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 - September 27th, 2012 at 08:07 PM
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posted by 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.
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veesub - September 27th, 2012 at 08:21 PM
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Originally
posted by 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.
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john1960 - October 30th, 2012 at 11:21 AM
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