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My 69 Bug Slightly Modified
CheapChalee - May 5th, 2015 at 03:16 PM

This is kinda the heart of the project, Subaru WRX EJ 20 motor, some of the things going into it are:
2.5 L crankshaft, 12mm high flow oil pump, KP’s MLS full gasket set (1.2mm thick), Mahle Street Stroker Forged pistons and ring set, ARP Head Stud kit, Manley H Beam Stroker Connecting Rods, King Race Big end Bearings, King Race Main, Gates Racing Belt kit, Brain Crowler Upgraded shafts, stronger springs, Retainers etc.., Brian Crowler Adjustable Cam Wheels, WRX parallel fuel rails, 800cc Siemens injectors, injector wiring plug kit, WRX/STI 245 ltr fuel pump, Link Storm G4+ ECU
The transmission was rebuilt in Australia and is Subaru, don’t know the model right now. This is a little project for a 69 bug, hope to have it done in July ‘15 . The drive train is being handled by AVO Turbo Thailand.
Hopefully I can post some pics throughout the build. I’m 63 and this is replacing the Harley’s as it should be a little easier to drive.

Chalee


CheapChalee - May 5th, 2015 at 03:27 PM

Just an update on the motor, it has been around the world more than me. Started in Aussie at a machine shop that I don't have the name of. They did the block and head machine work. Then we waited about 3 weeks for the big end brg.'s. Then there was the assembly and disassembly to machine the case to clearenance the rods. Then it was assembly/disassembly to machine the rods back in Aussie to clear the block. Rods were shipped last week.

Chalee


CheapChalee - May 5th, 2015 at 03:31 PM

Just some pic's from my hard drive, haven't figured out how to link to my photobucket.


CheapChalee - May 5th, 2015 at 04:23 PM

The pan


hulbyw - May 6th, 2015 at 08:45 PM

Way cooler than a Harley. Great looking car. Looking forward to more pics
Cheers


vassy66T1 - May 7th, 2015 at 08:56 AM

Sounds pretty exciting! Look forward to hearing how it all progresses


CheapChalee - May 7th, 2015 at 12:47 PM

more pics front suspension

Chalee


CheapChalee - May 7th, 2015 at 01:01 PM

body shots


CheapChalee - May 7th, 2015 at 05:52 PM

Some more pics of the body, it had extensive rust, so we cut it all out. Still have to replace the doors.

Chalee


CheapChalee - May 7th, 2015 at 05:57 PM

New door jams.

Chalee


CheapChalee - May 7th, 2015 at 11:19 PM

Some pics of the inter cooler placement, the ac will be on the back side.

Chalee


CheapChalee - May 7th, 2015 at 11:48 PM

Subarugears, bet you guys go through some garbage cans.

Chalee


CheapChalee - May 9th, 2015 at 12:33 PM

Just some random pics, hopefully I want double post pic's.

Chalee


CheapChalee - May 10th, 2015 at 05:19 PM

testing photo upload

Chalee

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5040117.jpg


Handy - May 11th, 2015 at 07:01 AM

Hey, interesting air intakes in the sides, but have you thought about the water that might come in inside the body panel?


CheapChalee - May 11th, 2015 at 07:07 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Handy
Hey, interesting air intakes in the sides, but have you thought about the water that might come in inside the body panel?


Guess we'll have to put some drain holes in.

Chalee


CheapChalee - May 15th, 2015 at 01:41 PM

Some more pics

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130153.jpg

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130151.jpg

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130150.jpg



Chalee


CheapChalee - May 15th, 2015 at 02:17 PM

Some engine parts

Stroker Crank

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130149.jpg

Block, Shinny places are where it was machined to clear the rods,

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130148.jpg

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130147.jpg

Heads ported and polished, with titanium retainers

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130144.jpg

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130143.jpg

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130141.jpg

High flow water pump

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130140.jpg

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130139.jpg

1000 cc injectors

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130137.jpg

Adjustable cam gears

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130136.jpg

Eagle rods, machined to clear case

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130134.jpg

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130133.jpg

New Dash

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130132.jpg

cables, etc..

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130131.jpg

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130130.jpg

ECU

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130129.jpg

http://i624.photobucket.com/albums/tt325/CheapChalee_2009/VW%20Pictures/P5130128.jpg

Chalee


CheapChalee - June 14th, 2015 at 11:37 AM

Some more front end work, most of the major front end structure is / should be done in the next week, then we start on the rear end.

Engine should be complete later this week.


CheapChalee - June 14th, 2015 at 11:39 AM

Front End

Chalee


CheapChalee - June 14th, 2015 at 11:42 AM

More Front end work.

Chalee


CheapChalee - June 14th, 2015 at 11:48 AM

More front end work, all of it will be tied into the roll cage.

Chalee


CheapChalee - June 14th, 2015 at 11:51 AM

Few more pic's

Chalee


CheapChalee - June 14th, 2015 at 02:20 PM

more pic's,

Chalee


CheapChalee - June 14th, 2015 at 02:23 PM

pics


CheapChalee - June 27th, 2015 at 12:58 PM

Well it is progressing slowly but it's still going forward. The major frame mods are done on the front, now fitting the ass end together.

Chalee


CheapChalee - June 27th, 2015 at 01:02 PM

More pics, looks like a Subraugear gearbox there.

Chalee


CheapChalee - June 27th, 2015 at 01:05 PM

More pic's

Chalee


CheapChalee - June 27th, 2015 at 01:10 PM

More pic


CheapChalee - June 27th, 2015 at 01:13 PM

More Pic's