Subaru swaps

RedBaronofRedBud · Post by **RedBaronofRedBud** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 4:49 am

I didnt know if this had been explored or not, but Im interested in what is all involved in a Subaru swap. Any and all knowledge is gratefully accepted and encouraged.

Tim

Tom-Kathleen · Post by **Tom-Kathleen** » Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:09 pm

I can help. Which buggy are you putting it in? Tom

RedBaronofRedBud · Post by **RedBaronofRedBud** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:34 am

Actually, it's going into our bus, but the concept is the same.

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Tom-Kathleen · Post by **Tom-Kathleen** » Sat Sep 16, 2017 2:29 pm

I have never done a bus conversion. I would start here - https://smallcar.com/conversions/type-2 ... sions.html . Buy an engine from Outfront http://www.outfrontmotorsports.com/homepage.htm or get a local car. Get a transaxle from here - http://www.subarugears.com/ or http://ranchotransaxles.com/rancho-suba ... d-vanagon/ and a "black box" http://www.subarugears.com/subatronics/index.html if you decide to go with the original Subaru ECU.

With those parts in hand, the only fabrication you would have to do it the radiator and radiator mounts. A lot less than we had to do to convert the Manxter. Good luck! Tom

RedBaronofRedBud · Post by **RedBaronofRedBud** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 8:28 pm

Thank you, Tom! I appreciate it!

Tim

Tom-Kathleen · Post by **Tom-Kathleen** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:28 pm

You can still use the Bus transaxle with an adaptor, but the gearing will be high for the Subaru engine. A money saver, but not the best way to use the engine. Tom

RedBaronofRedBud · Post by **RedBaronofRedBud** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:38 pm

I have acquired a 2007 Impreza with a 2.5 and 5sp trans. I plan on putting them both into the bus.

Tim

Tom-Kathleen · Post by **Tom-Kathleen** » Mon Sep 18, 2017 10:29 pm

That should be a great combination. You will need parts from Subaru Gears. Tom

RedBaronofRedBud · Post by **RedBaronofRedBud** » Tue Sep 19, 2017 2:26 am

Yes, Im sure of that, but I dont know what will be needed. I suppose I should talk with Toddles

Tom-Kathleen · Post by **Tom-Kathleen** » Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:59 pm

If you need help modifying the transaxle housing from 4WD to 2WD, let me know and I can help with that. Tom

Hammaker · Post by **Hammaker** » Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:41 pm

Tom-Kathleen wrote: ↑Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:59 pm If you need help modifying the transaxle housing from 4WD to 2WD, let me know and I can help with that. Tom

Do share your experiences please, RedBaron. I'd be very interested to find out how you did it and what your thoughts are.

Tom-Kathleen · Post by **Tom-Kathleen** » Thu Oct 28, 2021 10:52 pm

I have a Bridgeport milling machine at my house. I have never modified a Suby transaxle case, but tell me where to cut it and I am sure I could do it. Tom

kelly21 · Post by **kelly21** » Thu Jan 20, 2022 12:23 pm

Hello guys, I am new here.

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