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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
I've seen both set ups. One of the things I love about the Bostig Zetecs, is how much room there is in the engine compartment. That inline ford sits up right (not slanted over like VW inline 4 conversions), and that leaves a LOT of room.
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One of the things I like about Subaru conversions is they just seem so right for the Vanagon. Flat fours are nice and torquey beasts, and these are real jewels of engines. On May 20, 2012, at 3:47 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
I've narrowed it down to two choices: A turnkey kit where you supply the |
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
Jon Durham
Are you referring the Subaru 2.5L? If so, exactly what is the problem?
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Jon On 5/20/2012 2:47 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
Rob
At 5/20/2012 12:47 PM,Stuart MacMillan wrote:
I'm favoring the Subaru, but others on this list say the 2.5 is anotherWater leakers? Really? Years ago maybe but nothing current. This list is mostly about problems, go thru the archives and see how many folks are complaining about leaking heads in the last few years. I suspect that what you will find is that there WAS a problem with 2.5 head gaskets years ago. Years ago. The new improved head gaskets fixed it, years ago. I wonder where this old information keeps coming from? Who is saying "inevitable"? Rob becida@... |
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
I've narrowed it down to two choices: A turnkey kit where you supply the
engine: www.bostig.com and a true turnkey Subaru 2.5 engine assembly that is ready for installation: www.vanaru.com. Both are expensive, but these guys have done all the conversion work so you or a shop just install it. Time is money too, and I'd rather be in my van rather than under it. I'm favoring the Subaru, but others on this list say the 2.5 is another inevitable wasserleaker, which is causing me to pause. BTDT. Stuart '85 Westy From: subaruvanagon@... [mailto:subaruvanagon@...] On Behalf Of germanyjon Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 7:44 AM To: subaruvanagon@... Subject: [subaruvanagon] Best Engine 85 Vanagon What is the best Subaru engine for my 85 Vanagon? |
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Re: alternator-3wire lug
Hi Brian,
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What year and model Subaru is the H-6 Alternator out of?? Tom Burlington ON --- In subaruvanagon@..., "b_glennie" <b_glennie@...> wrote:
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Re: Code 49 - 1990 AFM and IAC wiring help?
Good morning Joseph,
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Your ECU, MAFM and IAC are the correct matched set that came from a manual tranny donor - so that can not be your problem. Try Kim's suggestion - use some good contact cleaner - and let us know what you find. Tom Burlington ON --- In subaruvanagon@..., "lanigan_vanagon" <ej.lanigan@...> wrote:
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Re: Code 49 - 1990 AFM and IAC wiring help?
Something simple to check is the connectors to the engine harness. I had similar symptoms on my SVX powered Westy. I couldn't figure it out and paid (a lot) to have a shop diagnose it. After replacing a lot of parts, they finally found the engine harness connectors were not properly snapped together.
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On May 20, 2012, at 2:23 AM, lanigan_vanagon wrote:
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Re: alternator-3wire lug
Careful here. even the though the alternator make look the same, compare it to the old one VERY carefully. The mounting holes may have a slightly different offset that will mean the belt won't fit right.
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On May 19, 2012, at 11:43 PM, b_glennie wrote:
I want to put an alternator from a H6 engine on my 2003 impreza engine in 86 Vanagon. Alternator plug has 3 wires: black/red, white red, and black white and old alt has 2 wires to connect to Vanagon. If any one has info on which wires to use it would be helpful. New alternator has higher amps. thanks Brian |
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
Possible engine choices for an 86 include the Subaru XT6 engine (6 cylinder 2.7). It means a lot of fabrication of your own. Almost any of the non can-bus 2.5 engines would be good choices. The 3.0 liter 6 cylinder I believe is a can-bus, and hence might be a bit tricker to do an install on.
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Another consideration is your local laws. Most states (Federal US?) will prevent you from putting an engine into your 86 that is older than your 86 (e.g. no engines from 1983 for you). Some states will require to keep most of the "stock" emissions parts in place. Other considerations are, are you doing the work yourself? Or having someone else do it? Someone else may only want to work on certain engine choices (due to ease of fabrication necessities, or conversion parts.) The common vendors (Smallcar, RJES) have bellhousing for certain motors, but not all. If you choose one of the less common engines, that means use of an adapter plate (probably from Kennedy Engineering.) Nothing wrong with either method. If your van is a camper, that means it is heavier, and you'll probably enjoy it more, if you have a little more power (at the cost of fuel economy.) But maybe one of the new can-bus 2.5's is good enough for you. Remember the stock engine is about 95 hp. Nearly any subuaru engine is going to be 50% more power. You also need to consider your transmission. If it is still stock and has not been overhauled...you will need to have it overhauled RSN. Subaru engines which have more power, will stress it, and reveal your transmissions age. In the end what's best for you is going to depend on a lot of different factors. Dollars, being one of them. On May 19, 2012, at 10:10 PM, Reno wrote:
I have a syncro 4x4 vw It's a 86 I need to know the best motor for the money plus power plus fuel milage Any answers |
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Code 49 - 1990 AFM and IAC wiring help?
lanigan_vanagon
Hi all,
During a recent long roadtrip in my (previously well-running) 1990 EJ22 automatic conversion, some serious hesitation, stumbling, and stalling began. It seems to happen pretty randomly, infrequently at first and may have gotten worse in the past few days. Code 49 appeared after the first stall, and I tried cleaning the AFM with carb cleaner then some other things that were probably needed anyway (new plugs and leads, new fuel pump and filters, found and fixed some small potential vacuum and intake air leaks, etc). But I still have the symptoms, so I'm back to focusing on the AFM... *Question 1: Can someone tell me how to test voltage the 5 ports on the AFM connector? What I think is the ground is reading .018 ohms to ground, is that too high? Also considering the IAC. I noticed that my IAC connector has 3 ports (the middle reads 12v) but the IAC itself only has 2 outer pins (no middle!). *Question 2: Could it be that I have the wrong IAC for my set-up? Could this lead to rich-running and gunking up the engine, causing my stumbling/ stalling? Here's the numbers as I know them: Engine: 1990 ej22 from a manual legacy (now in automatic Vanagon) ECU: AA562 AFM: AA170 IAC: 2-pin (don't know the number) Thanks for any help! Joseph |
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alternator-3wire lug
I want to put an alternator from a H6 engine on my 2003 impreza engine in 86 Vanagon. Alternator plug has 3 wires: black/red, white red, and black white and old alt has 2 wires to connect to Vanagon. If any one has info on which wires to use it would be helpful. New alternator has higher amps. thanks Brian
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
Reno
I have a syncro 4x4 vw It's a 86 I need to know the best motor for the money plus power plus fuel milage Any answers
On May 19, 2012, at 2:25 PM, Jon Durham <Jon_Durham@...> wrote: Thank you[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
Scott Daniel - Turbovans
99 and up Forester and I think...Legacy or Legacy Outback.
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On 5/19/2012 12:26 PM, Rob wrote:
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
On May 19, 2012, at 3:04 PM, Jimmy Gouge wrote:
Driving at a moderate highway speed (65), is there a significant differenceI can't actually, accurately answer your question. I can report that having had a '90 2.2, and now a '03 3.0 in the same van, that there is almost no difference in MPG, using your parameter, for that van. Bob '87 Syncro Westy |
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
Jimmy Gouge
Driving at a moderate highway speed (65), is there a significant difference
in mpg between the two. What could a non lead foot expect. Thx Jimmy 88 Project Westy - On Sat, May 19, 2012 at 12:26 PM, Rob <becida@...> wrote: ** -- I've come to the end of the road, it is called Lopez Island, I will die here but not today----- |
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
Jon Durham
Thank you
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Jon On 5/19/2012 12:55 PM, UDO SILLE wrote:
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
Jon Durham
Thank you
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On 5/19/2012 11:32 AM, Kim Brennan wrote:
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Re: Best Engine 85 Vanagon
"Best" is a relative term and will depend on who you ask, what you want to get, how much you are willing to spend. And what you are expecting to get out of it.
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The 2.2 is nice engine, fits well, has plenty of power for a 2wd Vanagon, but is now getting to be a pretty old engine choice. The 2.5 comes in a variety of flavors, and is certainly younger in age. The turbo models add more complexity, but are unsuitable for Syncro Vanagons (due to interference with the gas tank.) The 6 cylinder engines (2.7, 3.0, 3.3, 3.6) are heavier (barely so in the case of the 2.7 or 3.0, much more so in the case of the 3.3). Fuel economy varies from excellent (in the case of the 2.2) to poor (in the case of the 3.3). In the US, the subaru diesel isn't an option (though some one in Tennessee was working on one.) Elsewhere in the world, that's a great engine. On May 19, 2012, at 10:43 AM, germanyjon wrote:
What is the best Subaru engine for my 85 Vanagon? |
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