newbie plz help

northern lass · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject: newbie plz help

hi
in new on her so plz bear with me ive got a splitscreen camper and i want to put s scooby lump in to it ive been thinking about putting a legacy engine into it . i would like a turbo if poss do thay come with one or do i need a diffrent car
i have got a 1600 gearbox in it off a beetle becouse i have got the camper IRSed would i need to change this or what help

Ianbott · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject: Re: newbie plz help

rjes · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:52 pm Post subject:

On a splitty which is already IRS'd with a Beetle box, then half the work is already done to convert to an 091 bx from a 2.0 bay. However, there's still the gear linkage and mounts to sort out. It depends what you're after out of it really.
I get loads or people who say 'turbo' when I ask them what spec Subaru engine they had in mind. I reckon at least half of them don't really want a turbo. Those who really do have already generally taken into account uprating the brakes and gearbox, etc to suit, are fully aware they'll probably get low 20's mpg at best, and intend to use their bus as a weekend toy. Those who don't typically hadn't really thought about fuel consumption or uprating the rest of the bus, and still plan on using it fotr holidays or regular long trips.
Assuming you have a 1600 Type 1 engine now, you probably have about 70bhp. A 2.0 or 2.2 would give you approaching double the power and 30mpg if you take it steady. A turbo could easily give you more than 3 times the power, which is plenty more than enough to break a Beetle box unless it's been uprated. The 091 bus bos is good for about 200 bhp as standard.
The 'Conversion Overview' menu on my web site, www.rjes.com, will give you lots more info on all aspects of Subaru conversions. If you still have more questions afte rthat, please phone or e-mail me, or ask on here. Everyone's pretty helpful!
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richbaker78 · Teacher of Padawans Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 1298

some good advice there not much i can add:

if you havent already it might be useful for you to read the beginers guide (its a free download) top right of the page. It will hopefully give you a few things to think about.

ElusiveStranger · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 12:21 am Post subject:

Hello you,

I've just given CleverChap a nudge in this direction. He's got a 2.2 legacy in his Split & I'm sure he can help out a treat. (Awesome ride BTW)
I couldn't find his proper "how I did this" link - it's either on Exeter lawn mower or North Devon Dubbers
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doppelganger · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

in all honestly i would sugest getting a ride in a 2.2 nat asp bus and a turbo powered one to see which one you really want,because there is a world of difference Grin

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rjes · Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:07 am Post subject:

Regarding Cleverchap's conversion, it is indeed pretty impressive. However, I believe he's using a 901 Porsche box???? Also, the level of modification work he's done to his bus is very high - up there with Rich Baker, and way more than most people would consider. With the rear chassis channelled, fitting a different box was, I imagine, a fairly minor challenge. While doing that level of modifications, it would probably have not really been much more work to fit a (massive) Porsche G50.
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Cleverchap · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:00 pm Post subject:

Hey northern lass. 2.2 N/A legacy is a good conversion to do and is a great improvement over the lawn mower lumps.
The basics have been covered above but if you want some inspiration then check out my build thread here
http://forum.exeteraircooled.co.uk/topic18-splitty-resto-with-twist.html
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And dont forget Neil-C as he has an EJ22 in his splitty as well Wink

If you want any specific advice once you've decided which way to go then just ask as were all friendly and dont bite

northern lass · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 9:30 am Post subject:

hi all
thanks for the replys i think the route that we will be going down is the none turbo one cos we will be useing the bus for going to shows and cornwall a few times a year not really borthered about putting the boot down
as for brakes we have got a bay window set up on the front. we have looked at the set up on airsouls rear one the trekker with scooby lump in it and we think we might go for that ,would this be ok
thanks