Date:         Sat, 19 Mar 2022 15:27:11 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Conversion
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Thanks!

On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 10:46 AM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> The Subie 2.5 is definitely a nice choice. Here are some added pointers.
> If using the stock auto and gearing also consider an oil temp gauge. In a
> Subaru that engine does not run at 4K+ for any length of time.
> Consider upgrading the transmission beginning with the ATF cooling. You
> definitely want an ATF temp gauge. Get the cooling off the engine cooling
> system and add an inline ATF filter.
> Regearing can help. Last year I did have a very bad experience with some
> 3.73 gearsets. For that engine I would consider the 3.27. German Transaxle
> offers a low stall torque converter, highly recommend even for Waterboxer.
> Tey also offer a 4 gear planetary and modified clutch pack. The I have seen
> torque converter, R+P and other trans failures wit that engine.
> Easy re-gear wheels and tires. 225/55-17 or 225/60-16 will give about 3
> mph gain.
>
> A short while back I mentioned the Atoto S8 in dash media center. A torque
> pro and tpms program is preloaded. Use an 8" screen instead of the cell
> phone. Bluetooth or USB connections. Fun Bus wil be getting one also.
> Of course if doing tires-wheels also consider a brake upgrade. For now I'm
> sticking with the GoWesty sets.
>
> Go get many miles on it and enjoy.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of John
> Rodgers
> Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2022 5:47 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Engine Conversion
>
> After a seemingly interminable wait, my van with its new rice rocket
> engine conversion is nearly complete. It now has a completely overhauled ej
> 2.5 in it. All new bearings, new rings, rebuilt heads. It has been
> driveable for a short time -  and goes like a scalded rabbit - but needed
> some few additional things to make it complete. AC needed hooking up, power
> steering belt needed installing, an oil pressure gage needed to be
> installed. One thing added was telemetry for the OBD 2. I can now read the
> OBD 2 on my cell phone while I am driving.
>
> Boy what a difference this conversion makes. By the way, I went the Small
> Car route except for the trans adapter kit. For that I went to an Outfront
> Motorsports adapter for an automatic transmission. For the electrical
> harness conversion I went to Mick at Busaru.com. The man is a wizard. My
> engine came from a 2005 Outback - which is a year I recommend you stay away
> from because it's a half= 'n-harf. Part 2004 part 2006 basically. to avoid
> a lot of headaches go 2004 back or 2006 forward. but not 2005. After
> jumping thru a lot of hoops Mick made that 2005 harness work.
>
> I recommend this ej2.5 conversion.
>