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 Super1302
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| posted on February 2nd, 2015 at 08:16 PM |
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Cost to replace current 2332 to subi-power
anyone have an idea on what costs they have outlayed to have a wrx engine in the back of their vw and the best mods to go along with it.
been in the back of my mind for some time now.
cheers all idea's welcome
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| posted on February 2nd, 2015 at 08:42 PM |
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Depends how you want to do it.
Mine is very basic.
Front cut say $3000
Sherman adaptor $650
to stock swinger trans means no launching!!!
Alfa 33 rad $300
$250 for the wiring,
pipes front to back.
Then it just spirals.
Subi 5 speed $3000 minimum. (but you can deduct the adaptor plate.) or built bug box $5000.
Better intercooling $300
Big Brakes, more boost etc etc etc
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| posted on February 2nd, 2015 at 09:20 PM |
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I would estimate $10K to do it properly.
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| posted on February 3rd, 2015 at 01:16 PM |
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There are way too many variables to give even a rough figure like how much you do yourself and the cost of the inital donor or engine package.
The quality of the conversion effects it too, there are plenty of installs out there done all at home and may not be the neatest but are sound and
reliable for only a few thousand or then some people go all out and do spend $10K or so on custom made alloy radiators, subarugears trans, hand built
stainless exahusts and intakes etc with a nice neat fitandfinish capable of winning shows.
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| posted on February 3rd, 2015 at 02:30 PM |
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More importantly....what's wrong with 2332 to make you want to swap?
Customer service is not dead in Australia.
Always after HAZET & MATRA & VW factory tools
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Super1302
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| posted on February 3rd, 2015 at 05:38 PM |
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posted by LUFTMEISTER
More importantly....what's wrong with 2332 to make you want to swap?
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running costs, power gains, oil leaks and possibly better cruising speeds and less carby noise.
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| posted on February 3rd, 2015 at 08:47 PM |
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posted by LUFTMEISTER
More importantly....what's wrong with 2332 to make you want to swap?
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running costs, power gains, oil leaks and possibly better cruising speeds and less carby noise.
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Then just buy a WRX.
This is my Volkswagen, there are many like it, but this one is mine. Without me my Volkswagen is useless, without my Volkswagen, I am useless.
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| posted on February 4th, 2015 at 12:29 AM |
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anybody can buy a WRX, hand crafting something to your own taste takes money and ability
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| posted on February 4th, 2015 at 06:47 AM |
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anybody can buy a WRX, hand crafting something to your own taste takes money and ability
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That pretty-well sums it up, Steve.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on February 4th, 2015 at 09:05 AM |
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Thanks Greg
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ian.mezz
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| posted on February 4th, 2015 at 08:05 PM |
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180HP
7.5LIT per100Ks
only economical if the old motor shot and you need a new one or you can sell the old motor.
If you just pull out a good motor and leave it in the shed you just have a lump of wasted cash sitting there.
Don't go down the tweety route of trying to save money 
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| posted on February 4th, 2015 at 09:25 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by 1303Steve
anybody can buy a WRX, hand crafting something to your own taste takes money and ability
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I agree. I build all my vehicles to my specs. Anyone can buy, only some can build.
build what you want! drive what you want!
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| posted on February 4th, 2015 at 09:31 PM |
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posted by ian.mezz
180HP
7.5LIT per100Ks
only economical if the old motor shot and you need a new one or you can sell the old motor.
If you just pull out a good motor and leave it in the shed you just have a lump of wasted cash sitting there.
Don't go down the tweety route of trying to save money
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what you mean going down the tweety route? hes got one of the best builds going on this forum atm.
who the hell cares if the old engine is shot or not. Converting to a better engine that is better in every way is better even if it costs more.
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| posted on February 5th, 2015 at 03:13 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by vlad01
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posted by ian.mezz
180HP
7.5LIT per100Ks
only economical if the old motor shot and you need a new one or you can sell the old motor.
If you just pull out a good motor and leave it in the shed you just have a lump of wasted cash sitting there.
Don't go down the tweety route of trying to save money
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what you mean going down the tweety route? hes got one of the best builds going on this forum atm.
who the hell cares if the old engine is shot or not. Converting to a better engine that is better in every way is better even if it costs more.
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Totally agree Vlad
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ian.mezz
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| posted on February 5th, 2015 at 08:02 PM |
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ian.mezz
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| posted on February 5th, 2015 at 08:14 PM |
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vlad01
how's your Subaru conversion coming along please feel free to share helpful hints and some of your costing's
cheers ian
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