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 VeeDub
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Help with Subaru Engine Conversion
Hi all,
I have a 1982 T3 Kombi, the last of the air cooled ones. I want to fit a Subaru ej22 (non turbo) engine but I am not sure what parts I will need.
I have seen some conversion kits, but none seem to include radiators or exhaust adaptors so I don't want to purchase one until I am sure of what I am
doing.
Thanks all,
VeeDub 
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| posted on November 3rd, 2008 at 09:29 PM |
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get all the plumbing out of a water cooled t3,that would help straight away
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| posted on November 3rd, 2008 at 09:55 PM |
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Ok the Aircooled T3 is going to be a PITA. Custom Vee Dub sell all the gear you need with including the radiator setup. They do have exhausts etc.
With the aircooled T3 you are going to have to go complete custom setup for cooling unless you can retro fit a later T3 Radiator setup, I dunno I have
never had a good look at them, can you do that ?
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| posted on November 4th, 2008 at 04:07 AM |
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posted by Buggy Brad
With the aircooled T3 you are going to have to go complete custom setup for cooling unless you can retro fit a later T3 Radiator setup, I dunno I have
never had a good look at them, can you do that ?
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Yes, the aircooled models can be retrofitted with factory radiators, plumbing, etc. Since you probably want to get a new radiator anyway the cost
isn't too dear.
Most of the conversion activity in the US involves the T3s Several vendors have kits to mate the Subaru up with the systems of the T3, including
engine mounts, cooling, and electrical. Surf the net a bit and you'll find a lot of info related to your vehicle.
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VeeDub
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| posted on November 4th, 2008 at 08:24 AM |
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Ok, thanks for all the tips guys  .
I know someone who has a kombi with this mod, but their dub had the radiator as stock.
I found the custom veedub site on a link off this forum last night and have sent them an email requesting a quote for all the parts I will need.
One other question : Is there any "short stroke" conversion kits for a veedub engine. One that has a shorter head and pistons etc?
Thanks guys,
VeeDub
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| posted on November 4th, 2008 at 03:08 PM |
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G'day,
I converted my '82 aircooled Transporter with an EJ22 6 years ago this month. I used a very common GM radiator with a couple of lugs welded up font
behind the radiator grille to support the radiator.
You WILL need to cut a new hole to get a better air flow. Buy a grille from a later watercooled van to fill the hole. One of the Subaru Radiator
fans does for the radiator.
I'd be happy to chat sometime and for you to look at my van.
Dave
OH - to get past the machinery inspection you MUST have a demister, believe it or not. That is a problem unless you put in a watercooled heater.
I did this eventually, but the inspector told me to go away, buy a $20 12V hair dryer from SuperCheap and wire it into the hose at the font. That way
I had a warm air blower until I replumbed the front. I needed a bit of duct tape to seal up spaces, but this was easy.
Oh, also, the Subaru radiator overflow tank will fit into the space up front behind the grille.
There IS a significant issue with these vans. This is the space between the air intake of the engine and the firewall. The problem does not ocur in
the watercooled vans because of the position of the engine/transmission in those later vans.
The most reasonable way around this not-insignificant issue is to buy the air intake duct for an '80-83 van from KEP ( http://www.kennedyeng.com/ ). Their wiring diagram is invaluable - I could possibly
show you a copy!
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VeeDub
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| posted on November 4th, 2008 at 03:56 PM |
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Cool 
Thanks for the help man. Do you have any pics of ur van?
I have access to another kombi from early 1983 that has the grill and plumbing, but the radiator is dead so ill probably go with the GM one like you
suggested.
Thanks again,
VeeDub
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| posted on November 4th, 2008 at 08:05 PM |
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You have PMAIL
Dave
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| posted on December 1st, 2008 at 09:35 PM |
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BUY MY SUBAROMBIE
85 transporter 4 spd ej20 conversion all mod plate and certificate ready too go $4500.00. Will that help with you conversion? I just bought a syncro
so this sweets gotta go. Regularly do 600km trips with great fuel economy. around 8L per 100km. and is quick.
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| posted on December 1st, 2008 at 09:37 PM |
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clean and simple, also mod plate for 5 seats.
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| posted on December 1st, 2008 at 09:39 PM |
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more engine pic
and this is her. ej20. think its out of mid 95 model ish liberty or soemthing, uses no oil, great engine.
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| posted on December 1st, 2008 at 09:41 PM |
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my email is bartie_da_man@hotmail.com anyone whos in for it. try doing the whole conversion even yourself for under that asking price, considering you
could re sell your air cooled beuty for extra cashie.
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| posted on December 2nd, 2008 at 09:22 AM |
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i agree, buy this one.
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| posted on December 2nd, 2008 at 08:23 PM |
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yer its pretty nice. If no one buys or if i get time wasted its going to get a 2.5 turbo motor and albins gears superdiff. . . . .which im looking at
more then selling, so if your a nice person and got the cash. . .we may have a deal
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