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If the flipped tranny would drag on the ground that kills the whole idea, I guess.

I searched but did not see this idea discussed. I am wondering if anyone has considered flipping an entire Subaru transaxle for use in a rear engine vehicle? I think this would only be possible with a manual. I don't think the engine would bolt up with it being right side up. So how about flipping the engine, too? Perhaps the cylinder heads could then be flipped back over so the intake is still on the top and the exhaust on the bottom? Obviously something would have to be done about the oil pickup and sump. Any ideas? If this has already been discussed I apologize. BTW, my intention would be to retain AWD, using a flipped Subaru differential in the front. I would want to use this in a VW like a Squareback or maybe a Bus. Brian

mtnsmiths, We are only at 4000'. We got only about 3" of snow last week. Then it pretty much all melted off. It was snowing when I left for work this morning at about 5:30. Where do you live? Brian

Calebz, By the way, what is a +T conversion? Brian

I would use the Subaru subframe and find a way to mount it to the Volvo chassis. Cool that you physically checked the dimensions. By my measurements there is about 1.25" clearance total between both sides of the frame rails and engine. Brian

I am looking at a 92 Legacy AWD 5 spd NA tomorrow for parts. Apparently it was in a side impact accident. The engine bay is intact but it won't start. Is there some type of inertia switch that shuts off fuel when the car has been in an accident? Brian

So 2 pipes all the way out the back would be bad? How about an H pipe instead of an X pipe?

I am considering putting a Legacy engine/tranny in the front of a Volvo 245 wagon. Does anyone know if something like this has been done before? (i.e, using a Subaru engine/trans to go to AWD from a formerly RWD car? Here is a link to another hybrid wagon I built a few years ago: http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1185395 I have done some careful measuring for the "Volvaru" project and an ej22 will fit between the "frame" rails of a 240. There is about a 1/2 -3/4" clearance on each side. The length of the engine with a radiator will fit behind a 240 grill, too. The cutting would be around the engine crossmember area if you want a relatively low ride height. With a 3 inch lift there would be very little cutting there. The top mounts of the subaru struts are out about an inch each way of the Volvo mounting points. The subaru struts have mild steel flanges with two bolts. Elongating these bolt holes would allow for correcting the camber provided the axles will telescope enough, which I think they will.

Has anyone tried dual exhaust on a ej22 or any other subaru flat four for that matter? I would think this would improve performance. Obviously running the two exhaust pipes out the back would present issues.

Has anyone tried dual exhaust on a ej22 or any other subaru flat four for that matter? I would think this would improve performance. Obviously running the two exhaust pipes out the back would present issues.

Has anyone tried dual exhaust on a ej22 or any other subaru flat four for that matter? I would think this would improve performance. Obviously running the two exhaust pipes out the back would present issues.

What other fenders will interchange with a 97 legacy outback? Will a non outback legacy fender interchange if you can install the mudflap? How old of legacy will work?

I bought it for $1200. It has a 2.5 DOHC. I was able to actually drive it home. The hood, pass fender and bumper are the only damaged sheet metal. It was paid off by the insurance and there is no title at this time. I don't plan to put it back on the street as a Subaru anyway. Now I'm looking for a Volvo wagon.

I am going to look at a '97 Outback Wagon LTD today with front damage. The engine is supposedly good. In fact it was a "low mileage" Japanese unit that supposedly had new seals put in it by a mechanic before it was installed. The engine is a 2.5. Not sure of the year of the engine. The car has a 5 speed. The guy wants $2K for the whole car. I think I could get if for less. I have been looking for either a ej22t or a ej25 and a manual tranny and the front suspension for a AWD Volvo project. I really want the 5 speed. I'm looking for some advice. I heard something about the head gaskets on these engines. Would it be dohc or sohc? Which is better? Any advice is welcome. If I get the go ahead from you guys I'll probably make him an offer today. I'll be leaving here to look at it so if you have an opinion I'd appreciate it if you could post soon.

This Nippon motors, http://www.nippon-motors.com/subaru.htm, just says ej20t. They do break it down into sohc and dohc, however. obviously that is not enough info. I guess I'll email them to see what they are. What would be the designation of your WRX motor from the front clip? ej20what? What would be the hp rating? It would include the ECU, right? What would be the gear ratio i'd need to have for the rear end?