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Re: New motor

 

The subiworks I was thinking of is in Murrieta CA. Different shop than the one in PHX.

On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:37?PM, SEAN GARRETT via groups.io <doit.outdoors@...> wrote:

?Outfront was the name ! SubieWorks in Phx sold me the last 2 motors. I dont think the local rebuilder is worth a 3rd try.
SeanG

On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:25?PM, connor warren via groups.io <connor_warren59@...> wrote:

?I¡¯ve heard great things about subiworks as well as Outfront motorsports if you¡¯re looking for a shop in CA. Smallcar is an excellent option as well!
On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:17?PM, SEAN GARRETT via groups.io <doit.outdoors@...> wrote:
?Well #3 cylinder has 20 psi. Im looking for a new or rebuilt 2000 2.5 SOHC. I was thinking of leaving phx area for this, like SmallCar or Metric Motors.

I have had years of issues and been through 2 motors in 3 yrs so dont trust local rebuild¡¯s any longer. Yrs ago i found an online west coast bendor who built new motor s maybe for VWs and sand rails but cant remember who it was.

All comments welcome!
Sean
87 Syncro Subie
Re: New motor

 

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Jeff at Auto Ventures Subaru Conversions AVSC offers complete replacement engines.

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of cruzzai <claudioruzzai@...>
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2024 10:34:31 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [SubaruVanagon] New motor
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Hello, try a motor from AutoZone, maybe a little more, but got 3 or 4 years warranty, labor included!!!


On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 23:25 connor warren via <connor_warren59=[email protected]> wrote:
I¡¯ve heard great things about subiworks as well as Outfront motorsports if you¡¯re looking for a shop in CA. Smallcar is an excellent option as well!
> On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:17?PM, SEAN GARRETT via <doit.outdoors=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?Well #3 cylinder has 20 psi. Im looking for a new or rebuilt 2000 2.5 SOHC. I was thinking of leaving phx area for this, like SmallCar or Metric Motors.
>
> I have had years of issues and been through 2 motors in 3 yrs so dont trust local rebuild¡¯s any longer. Yrs ago i found an online west coast bendor who built new motor s maybe for VWs and sand rails but cant remember who it was.
>
> All comments welcome!
> Sean
> 87 Syncro Subie
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>
>
>
>






Re: New motor

 

Through a dealer ?

On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:36?PM, Sean Garrett <doit.outdoors@...> wrote:

?Outfront was the name ! SubieWorks in Phx sold me the last 2 motors. I dont think the local rebuilder is worth a 3rd try.
SeanG

On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:25?PM, connor warren via groups.io <connor_warren59@...> wrote:

?I¡¯ve heard great things about subiworks as well as Outfront motorsports if you¡¯re looking for a shop in CA. Smallcar is an excellent option as well!
On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:17?PM, SEAN GARRETT via groups.io <doit.outdoors@...> wrote:
?Well #3 cylinder has 20 psi. Im looking for a new or rebuilt 2000 2.5 SOHC. I was thinking of leaving phx area for this, like SmallCar or Metric Motors.

I have had years of issues and been through 2 motors in 3 yrs so dont trust local rebuild¡¯s any longer. Yrs ago i found an online west coast bendor who built new motor s maybe for VWs and sand rails but cant remember who it was.

All comments welcome!
Sean
87 Syncro Subie
Re: New motor

 

Outfront was the name ! SubieWorks in Phx sold me the last 2 motors. I dont think the local rebuilder is worth a 3rd try.
SeanG

On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:25?PM, connor warren via groups.io <connor_warren59@...> wrote:

?I¡¯ve heard great things about subiworks as well as Outfront motorsports if you¡¯re looking for a shop in CA. Smallcar is an excellent option as well!
On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:17?PM, SEAN GARRETT via groups.io <doit.outdoors@...> wrote:

?Well #3 cylinder has 20 psi. Im looking for a new or rebuilt 2000 2.5 SOHC. I was thinking of leaving phx area for this, like SmallCar or Metric Motors.

I have had years of issues and been through 2 motors in 3 yrs so dont trust local rebuild¡¯s any longer. Yrs ago i found an online west coast bendor who built new motor s maybe for VWs and sand rails but cant remember who it was.

All comments welcome!
Sean
87 Syncro Subie
Re: New motor

 

Hello, try a motor from AutoZone, maybe a little more, but got 3 or 4 years warranty, labor included!!!


On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 23:25 connor warren via <connor_warren59=[email protected]> wrote:
I¡¯ve heard great things about subiworks as well as Outfront motorsports if you¡¯re looking for a shop in CA. Smallcar is an excellent option as well!
> On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:17?PM, SEAN GARRETT via <doit.outdoors=[email protected]> wrote:
>
> ?Well #3 cylinder has 20 psi. Im looking for a new or rebuilt 2000 2.5 SOHC. I was thinking of leaving phx area for this, like SmallCar or Metric Motors.
>
> I have had years of issues and been through 2 motors in 3 yrs so dont trust local rebuild¡¯s any longer. Yrs ago i found an online west coast bendor who built new motor s maybe for VWs and sand rails but cant remember who it was.
>
> All comments welcome!
> Sean
> 87 Syncro Subie
>
>
>
>
>






Re: New motor

 

New short block from Subaru $2200 (or less)


On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 8:17?PM SEAN GARRETT via <doit.outdoors=[email protected]> wrote:
Well #3 cylinder has 20 psi. Im looking for a new or rebuilt 2000 2.5 SOHC. I was thinking of leaving phx area for this, like SmallCar or Metric Motors.

I have had years of issues and been through 2 motors in 3 yrs so dont trust local rebuild¡¯s any longer. Yrs ago i found an online west coast bendor who built new motor s maybe for VWs and sand rails but cant remember who it was.

All comments welcome!
Sean
87 Syncro Subie





Re: New motor

 

I¡¯ve heard great things about subiworks as well as Outfront motorsports if you¡¯re looking for a shop in CA. Smallcar is an excellent option as well!

On Jul 19, 2024, at 7:17?PM, SEAN GARRETT via groups.io <doit.outdoors@...> wrote:

?Well #3 cylinder has 20 psi. Im looking for a new or rebuilt 2000 2.5 SOHC. I was thinking of leaving phx area for this, like SmallCar or Metric Motors.

I have had years of issues and been through 2 motors in 3 yrs so dont trust local rebuild¡¯s any longer. Yrs ago i found an online west coast bendor who built new motor s maybe for VWs and sand rails but cant remember who it was.

All comments welcome!
Sean
87 Syncro Subie
New motor

 

Well #3 cylinder has 20 psi. Im looking for a new or rebuilt 2000 2.5 SOHC. I was thinking of leaving phx area for this, like SmallCar or Metric Motors.

I have had years of issues and been through 2 motors in 3 yrs so dont trust local rebuild¡¯s any longer. Yrs ago i found an online west coast bendor who built new motor s maybe for VWs and sand rails but cant remember who it was.

All comments welcome!
Sean
87 Syncro Subie
Re: SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one

 

Must be the post form campism....thanks, that was helpful to get us to know things we didn;t know....more on the right path thanks to your post.

Andy Vanis

USA and Whatsapp +1(505) 304-5306



On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 3:50?PM bike2vcu via <bike2vcu=[email protected]> wrote:
I replied to the Samba thread on this with a link to an Ebay SVX bracket that should work. Good luck.?

Stephen

Mobile

On Jul 19, 2024, at 9:44 AM, ANDREW <andrewvanis@...> wrote:

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Thanks Brent, forwarding your suggestion.

On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 6:42?AM Brent Weide via <brent.weide=[email protected]> wrote:
Morning Andrew.?
Please let your friend know about John Lemley. He runs a Subaru salvage yard up in Gaston, Oregon. He¡¯s knowledgeable about Vanagon swaps and sources/ships used Subaru parts.?
Here¡¯s the latest number I have for John.?
(503) 985-7110
best,
Brent
Re: SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one

 

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I replied to the Samba thread on this with a link to an Ebay SVX bracket that should work. Good luck.?

Stephen

Mobile

On Jul 19, 2024, at 9:44 AM, ANDREW <andrewvanis@...> wrote:

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Thanks Brent, forwarding your suggestion.

On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 6:42?AM Brent Weide via <brent.weide=[email protected]> wrote:
Morning Andrew.?
Please let your friend know about John Lemley. He runs a Subaru salvage yard up in Gaston, Oregon. He¡¯s knowledgeable about Vanagon swaps and sources/ships used Subaru parts.?
Here¡¯s the latest number I have for John.?
(503) 985-7110
best,
Brent
Re: SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one

 

can you educate me on the stretch belt?

got any pics of that installed?

Andy Vanis

USA and Whatsapp +1(505) 304-5306



On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 10:46?AM insyncro via <insyncro=[email protected]> wrote:
I have a few of these brackets but the tensioner wheel and the associated bearing needed for them are NLA.
This why I remove the tensioner altogether and use a 2.5 stretch belt.
Re: SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one

 

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I have a few of these brackets but the tensioner wheel and the associated bearing needed for them are NLA.
This why I remove the tensioner altogether and use a 2.5 stretch belt.
Re: SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one

 

Thanks Brent, forwarding your suggestion.


On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 6:42?AM Brent Weide via <brent.weide=[email protected]> wrote:
Morning Andrew.?
Please let your friend know about John Lemley. He runs a Subaru salvage yard up in Gaston, Oregon. He¡¯s knowledgeable about Vanagon swaps and sources/ships used Subaru parts.?
Here¡¯s the latest number I have for John.?
(503) 985-7110
best,
Brent
Re: SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one

 

The 2.2/2.5 AC bracket does not fit.? We tried.? Close but not close?enough.


On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 6:35?AM insyncro via <insyncro=[email protected]> wrote:
No need, use a 2.5 stretch belt. You can remove the bracket completely.

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of ANDREW <andrewvanis@...>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:46:45 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [SubaruVanagon] SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one
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Hi, my friend is looking for an AC bracket for her SVX weekender.? ?If you have a line on one please let me know or post in this Samba post


Thanks!
Re: SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one

 

Morning Andrew.?
Please let your friend know about John Lemley. He runs a Subaru salvage yard up in Gaston, Oregon. He¡¯s knowledgeable about Vanagon swaps and sources/ships used Subaru parts.?
Here¡¯s the latest number I have for John.?
(503) 985-7110
best,
Brent
Re: SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one

 

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No need, use a 2.5 stretch belt. You can remove the bracket completely.

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of ANDREW <andrewvanis@...>
Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:46:45 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: [SubaruVanagon] SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one
?
Hi, my friend is looking for an AC bracket for her SVX weekender.? ?If you have a line on one please let me know or post in this Samba post


Thanks!
SVX AC bracket - friend looking for one

 

Hi, my friend is looking for an AC bracket for her SVX weekender.? ?If you have a line on one please let me know or post in this Samba post


Thanks!
Re: what rpm range is appropriate for my '92 NA ej22? (in my 1981 4sp westy)

 

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?????? Which gear are You talking about ~

Also, if You are seeing a 400rpm swing @ a Specific Speed You may have a Clutch or Torque Converter Issue ~
Re: what rpm range is appropriate for my '92 NA ej22? (in my 1981 4sp westy)

 

Good observations.? But I disagree for this one aspect:? Motor Longevity.? The reason I got an EJ22?? Modern metallurgy.? Modern electronics.? Ease of obtaining parts.? Modern cooling.? And of course the fun ones:? Better fuel economy, better power, knowledgeable mechanics in any state of USA.? So I drive like your grandma most of the time, I only punch it when I need to.? Mostly, I need this motor to last; has 75K, needs to go to 300K+.

On Monday, July 8, 2024 at 11:28:26 AM PDT, todd s via groups.io <tsorel1600@...> wrote:


At 4200 rpm, the EJ22 is at its happiest under load. Just look at any dyno plot to see that¡¯s where it is making its peak torque. The more load, the better as it allows more throttle opening, i.e. less breathing restriction. With lower rpm at the same speeds, that means you would have taller gearing and less mechanical advantage so the engine would work harder at the same speeds all the while producing less torque at the wheels.





Re: what rpm range is appropriate for my '92 NA ej22? (in my 1981 4sp westy)

 

At 4200 rpm, the EJ22 is at its happiest under load. Just look at any dyno plot to see that¡¯s where it is making its peak torque. The more load, the better as it allows more throttle opening, i.e. less breathing restriction. With lower rpm at the same speeds, that means you would have taller gearing and less mechanical advantage so the engine would work harder at the same speeds all the while producing less torque at the wheels.
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