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 gerrelt
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| posted on June 3rd, 2005 at 07:32 PM |
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EA82 without cutting bodywork in 73 beetle?
Hi!
Will the EA82 engine (this is the one with SOHC, right?) fit in the back of a 1973 beetle (a 1303) without cutting the bodywork? Or is this only
possible with the EA81 engine?
Thanks in advance!
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Gerrelt
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| posted on June 4th, 2005 at 10:02 PM |
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Not sure about a 73 beetle, but i fitted a EA82t to a 69 and i ended up cutting out alot of metal out. But also had to make room for the turbo and
intercooler. Not sure about EA81.
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| posted on June 5th, 2005 at 07:10 PM |
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The EA81 is push rod (I think) so I wouldn't bother. (it is narrow though)
From my measures the EA82 does require some of the shelf either side of the engine bay removed.
I would have a look for the newer EJ series engine- but stick with the SOHC variety, such as the EJ18 (1800) or EJ22 (2200) both are actually narrower
than the EA82 but slightly longer- thats ok though as it still looks to fit nicely in a bug.
To clear the air intake you need to either turn the manifold around (and relocate the alternator), use the funky Custom off road intake manifold
inverter http://www.customoffroad.com.au/partFull.asp?partid=33 or cut a hole in your filewall.
The EJ22 has more power than the EA82T stock, if power is a concern. If you'd like a turbo, well the EJ20 turbos require a lot of work to fit- but
from all accounts it is apparently well worth the effort 
Good luck with the decision making.
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Jeremy
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| posted on June 5th, 2005 at 07:29 PM |
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Hi
Also turn your trans mount around to move the tranny forward, this really helps.
Steve
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| posted on June 6th, 2005 at 12:24 AM |
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Thanks for your replies!
I asked the question because I've got to choose between a subaru or an alfa romeo engine. That last one certainly needs cutting.
Greetings!
Gerrelt.
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