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    Ambitious XT6 project

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

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    You don't need to wait for an XT-6. You can use any '90's vintage Subie as a donor. They will virtually ALL bolt up. The only thing that might change is your final drive ratio, which isn't a big deal if you've got the rear diff that matches the tranny.

     

     

    I don't recommend searching for parts one at a time. (I've done it). Look for a parts donor car.

    Ambitious XT6 project

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

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    The drivetrain on the XT-6's and the SVX's are quite similar. The 5 speed swap procedure would be almost identical, except for a couple of minor wiring issues. Actually, the XT-6 would be a lot easier since the factory offered a 5-speed. That means all the parts you'd need (pedal box, trans crossmember, etc.) which have to be fabricated for the SVX would be available. I've done the SVX swap- sounds lilke you could handle it. Talk to Huck369- he virtually invented the SVX 5 spd swap and has done a good write up on it at the SVX site.

    '66 awd VW

    in Subaru Transplants

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    I haven't fooled with an XT-6, but I've got a lot of experience with the SVX motors, the 4 cyl Subies, and VW's.

     

    I believe that virtually all Subie motors from 1990- 2001 will bolt up to your tranny. The bolt pattern will vary (some have more or fewer), and there might be minor machining (some starters mount with bolts, some on studs), but nothing that your average backyard mechanic couldn't handle. The location of the drive pinion is the same throughout the product line.

     

    Is your tranny manual or slushbox?

     

    I can get you those 4 cyl measurements probably tomorrow.

    Wanted: Justy Carb rebuilder or EFI stuff

    in Old Gen.: 80's GL/DL/XT/Loyales...

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    I think I've just been chasing a rabbit with the whole EFI thing. I'm leaning toward sticking with my original plan. I'm going to get it running on the carb as best I can, spend some seat time in it getting the handling right while we are putting together the drive train, then I'll go ahead and put in the SVX motor. That should go a long way toward messing up the handling!!

     

     

    Thanks for the help!

    Wanted: 360 Project

    in Historic Subaru Forum: 50's thru 70's

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    Where do I join the 360 driver's club?

     

    Yeah, it will definitely be a different motor. It will be built for the Grassroots Motorsports Challenge. I build a different project car each year with high school students and we enter them there. Happen to like working with weird Subies. I've already got my project for this year, so it would be for next year at the earliest.

    The Justyfier

    in Subaru Retrofitting

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    The project sounds like a blast!

     

    As for the engine not fitting, that depends on your constraints. I put an RX drive train in my justy. The front of the engine pushes the radiator out a bit (ok, a few inches, so I moved the radiator to the back), and the tunnel down the middle needs to be changed to fit the tranny, rather than just a drive shaft. The linkage puts the shifter in the back seat, so I used a cable shifter out of some mitsubishi and got it back up front.

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    you could just use the rear drive output right at the rear diff., no axle, and cover the front drive outputs. Then you could feel the power right behind your seat (not sure about the dimensions, whether or not that would fit).

     

    just my 2cents. Anytime I see one of these projects here I just get more crazy ideas!:grin:

     

    I'm with you, RallyJusty- there are not really any constraints!;)

     

    I'm not sure I'm following you- did you put your motor in the front? Is it AWD? How's it run? Do you drive it on the street?

     

    PLEASE tell me more about your cable linkage- I'm going to need one!

     

    I've got a FWD tranny so there is no rear drive output. I can move it further back and use the front outputs. I think I'll have a bit of play to shift it for weight balancing.

    The Justyfier

    in Subaru Retrofitting

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    Oh yeah, BTW, I do recommend their magazine, Grassroots Motorsports, and it's sister, Classic Motorsports. Both beautiful mags with great info. A little light on Subies, though. They are starting a project car rally cross Impreza coupe.

    The Justyfier

    in Subaru Retrofitting

    Posted

    Cool guys- thanks for the help. Keep it coming.

     

     

    I've considered AWD, but the only feasible way I can think of is with the engine in the front. The engine bay is too small to fit an EJ20. If that didn't stop me, budget and safety regulations certainly would. If that didn't stop me, my limited abilities MOST certainly would!:-\

     

    Junkie: the race is held in Gainesville, FL., and it will be in the Fall of 2006. More info can be found at www.grassrootsmotorsports.com Link in the middle of the page called "$2005 Challenge" will take you to a lot of info on the Challenge. Link on the left hand edge called "On the GRM Message Board" will take you to their forums, which are chock full of car nut wackos!

    The Justyfier

    in Subaru Retrofitting

    Posted

    Right. Subaru's most unloved car ever, with the heart of it's golden boy!;) Exactly what I like about it.:banana:

     

    Regarding all the budget issues, etc: The GRM Challenge is one of the few places where a man can earn high levels of respect for his unparalleled skill in dumpster diving.:clap:

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