portlyparatroop Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Checking in from 20min. E of San Antonio, TX... I've got an 1100lb. kit car that NEEDS Subaru power (currently a VW) Already picked up a 90' Legacy "donor" EJ22EA, and will wear OUT ya'lls search button I'm sure! Comments/Suggestions are welcome! (and encouraged?) quite a site you've got here, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 That thing would scream with an ej motor. But for the sake of all less complication. A subaru ea81 would be good for something that light as well. And no computer mess to mess with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Since you have the EJ, sounds like you are set! I know there are adapters out there to adapt Ej motors to all kinds of VW trannys, so that part shouldnt be hard either. If the car is carbed now, you can also go carbed with the EJ for the sake of wiring simplicity and coolness when you open the hood. Or if you feel adventurous, you can swap the whole MPFI from the Legacy into the car as well. You will hear lots of pros/cons and plenty of arguing over carb vs. MPFI so its ultimately a matter of preference. Sweet lookin ride, might talk to Mountain Brat here on the board, he and a few other guys have done EJ conversions into previously VW powered rigs. -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oh dont get me wrong i love fuel injection. But i hate electric wireing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlyparatroop Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 thanx for the welcome (and suggestions) I'm a fan of carbs as well, but for further plans (future upping of injectors + turbo) I'll have to wade through that factory "harness" and keep the MPFI I'm going to have to figure out where to post my "build thread" as I go along, I'll document in case any other "fool" out there attempts a similar course... I plan on just installing a "freshened" stock motor for now, so I can iron out the details and get this thing streetable. Once that's done and the pocketbook recovers, I'll boost it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 That thing cant weigh more then 1500lbs. A 150hp turbo motor would make that thing scream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlyparatroop Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 It weighed in at a "portly" 1140lbs. without fuel (or me) with the VW motor. Keep in mind the stock EJ22 is @ 140hp, now add on a turbo.......... I *might* be able to keep up with most of ya'll. LOL I'm going to conservatively "shoot" for around 250hp. Keep in mind that'll probably happen in 2010 (if ever) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlyparatroop Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 *edit* I hope to have it up & running with the stock motor (sans turbo) by the end of the year... Next fall I'll look at "upgrading" that little 2.2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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