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Hi!
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I have a '90 Vanagon Westy GL, AT, EJ22E conversion (1993 2.2L Legacy Engine) that has a bad starting battery. I was wondering what folks are using for batteries in their Subaru conversions.
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This may seem like an off-topic question, but I wonder if the cranking requirements for starting an EJ22 are different from the requirements for a stock 2.1L waterboxer. So, I wanted to see what folks with conversions are using.
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Also, what group? I will probably stick with Group 41, but I've heard a lot of talk about Group T5 being a better fit under the passenger seat.
I'm currently looking at EverStart and Odyssey batteries. What else should I look at?
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Thanks!
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Good afternoon. To answer your primary question: ?There are no special requirements for a vanagon battery which will be starting and running a Subaru engine. Since I’m hoping to halt a battery thread before it starts I will say that this topic is better suited for other forums/groups.
Thanks,
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On Jan 2, 2025, at 12:46?PM, soquel.dude via groups.io <soquel.dude@...> wrote:
Hi!
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I have a '90 Vanagon Westy GL, AT, EJ22E conversion (1993 2.2L Legacy Engine) that has a bad starting battery. I was wondering what folks are using for batteries in their Subaru conversions.
?
This may seem like an off-topic question, but I wonder if the cranking requirements for starting an EJ22 are different from the requirements for a stock 2.1L waterboxer. So, I wanted to see what folks with conversions are using.
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Also, what group? I will probably stick with Group 41, but I've heard a lot of talk about Group T5 being a better fit under the passenger seat.
I'm currently looking at EverStart and Odyssey batteries. What else should I look at?
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Thanks!
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From: Brent Weide via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2025 4:14 PM
Subject: Re: [SubaruVanagon] Recommendations for Starting
Battery
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Good
afternoon.
To answer your primary question:? There are no special requirements
for a vanagon battery which will be starting and running a Subaru engine.
Since I’m hoping to halt a battery thread before it starts I will say that
this topic is better suited for other forums/groups.
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Thanks,
Brent (moderator)
On Jan 2, 2025, at 12:46?PM, soquel.dude via groups.io
<soquel.dude@...> wrote:
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Hi!
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I have a '90 Vanagon Westy GL, AT, EJ22E conversion
(1993 2.2L Legacy Engine) that has a bad starting battery. I was wondering
what folks are using for batteries in their Subaru
conversions.
?
This may seem like an off-topic question, but I
wonder if the cranking requirements for starting an EJ22 are different from
the requirements for a stock 2.1L waterboxer. So, I wanted to see what folks
with conversions are using.
?
Also, what group? I will probably stick with Group
41, but I've heard a lot of talk about Group T5 being a better fit under the
passenger seat.
I'm currently looking at EverStart and Odyssey
batteries. What else should I look at?
?
Thanks!
?
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Everstart Group 41 always worked for me with an 02 2.5L in my 88 AT. A ground cable from the starter ground to the frame is recommended. See threads on theSamba. The 86-91 VW starter is just adequate. I went with a high torque Bosch starter from an 02 Jetta TDI manual diesel with the WestyVentures adapter.
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Edit: the WestyVentures adapter is now available from T3 Technique and also RMW(VanCafe)
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I agree.? Simple group 41.? The Bosch starter motor, the adapter plate Karl Mullendore invented, these are available at Van Cafe and others.? Karl did all the work.? It does the job every time, like 6 years later; after multiple failed attempts with the Hi-Torque Motor thing....I forget the name of the outfit, some Southern California outfit.? I just bought a fresh battery at OReilleys.? Yes it had the sticker that said 12/24.? Yes it cost $199.95.? I am happy.? And that ground cable from starter ground to frame is a wise thing; nope, haven't not personally done it, but it is technically a wise move.? Especially if you live in rainy, snowy, salt covered roads places.
On Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 05:53:21 PM PST, Wayne Sitarz via groups.io <wesitarz@...> wrote:
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Everstart Group 41 always worked for me with an 02 2.5L in my 88 AT. A ground cable from the starter ground to the frame is recommended. See threads on theSamba. The 86-91 VW starter is just adequate. I went with a high torque Bosch starter from an 02 Jetta TDI manual diesel with the WestyVentures adapter.
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Edit: the WestyVentures adapter is now available from T3 Technique and also RMW(VanCafe)
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I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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If you have room the engine bay is a good spot?
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On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 6:40?AM Eric Freudenthal via groups.io <eric@...> wrote:
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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I used the Subaru donor battery ground cable as a new/extra starter
ground from the starter lower mount bolt to the frame. After that the
stock 84 starter did a fine job on the 2.2.
Rob
vwrobb@...
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What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Regarding starter and battery discussion:
- Any pre '86 Vanagon will have lighter gauge battery cable running back to starter. Easy to retrofit the later, heavier cable (or fab one; marine battery cable is readily available)
- Ditto starter motors. Later 2.1 Bosch starter motors have significantly?more torque than earlier motors
- The Bosch TDI starter is very robust, and needs ample current (at least 2.1L cable or better)
- I have an aftermarket gear reduction starter in my '85 SVX Westy, but it's becoming finicky after 12 years. Probably go with TDI starter next...
- T1 and T2 transporters all had batteries back in the engine compartment. With T3, assume designers hoped to address weight distribution somewhat. Bit academic, particularly with Westfalias, I would guess. Suggest use existing battery cable to take primary power forward if you relocate?battery; voltage drop will be minimized
(Hope this helps...)
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My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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FS10 compressor... The kind they use in 15 passenger vans and school buses?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Would love to see some pictures of you can please email them?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Is this it?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
FS10 compressor... The kind they use in 15 passenger vans and school buses?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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Close, mine has 4 mounting tab bolt holes, I can get number later.... The adapter plate is the interesting part
Andy Vanis get you model
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Is this it?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
FS10 compressor... The kind they use in 15 passenger vans and school buses?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
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I notice that MightyMax's AGM motorcycle batteries likely have more than enough CCA to start our 2.2L engines.? ?Maybe I can put one of these in back?for starting.
Or.... I just noticed that we can now purchase a 50AH LiFeP04 for appx $100?that supports 10kW (200A) surges for $50 that's?amazingly small too.? ?Perhaps one such battery would be better than haivng?separate house & start batteres, and it will be warmed up so taht?it can charge if it's in the engine compartment.? ? ?? Close, mine has 4 mounting tab bolt holes, I can get number later.... The adapter plate is the interesting part
Andy Vanis get you model
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Is this it?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
FS10 compressor... The kind they use in 15 passenger vans and school buses?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
My condenser is on the roof and has two fans.? One of my evaporator/heater units is on the ceiling next to the right d. Pillar..? ? The other is inside my dashboard.? ?Each evaporator /heater unit supposedly has a capacity of 1.5 T (18k) has its own TXV. It works ok, but is a bit under sized.? I also have separate heater valves for the front and rear boxes.
I used the standard Subaru compressor.
What else did you do to increase the capacity of the AC to 32K?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
There's enough space for the battery and AC lines.?
My AC lines run through there as well since my 32k BTU replacement headbanger AC is fed through the right side to disentangle them from the cabinet.?
You run your heater lines there too?? Where do they go?/what do they feed?
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
Thanks.? ?I probably will need to put mine on the left side because my condenser, rear refrigerant, and? heater lines run through my d pillar on the right side.? ?In short, my right d pillar is already pretty crowded.
I placed the subie intake box on the left side and need to see how much space remains? Maybe only 8x8x8.? ?That's appx the same size as my agm.?
I still wonder about mounting below the floor, or above the trans axle, with access via the underside.? ?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Check this out... Also came up with a corner eat to tie it down in there .... If you go this direction let me know when you have the battery and I'll send some pics of the tie down
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
What size battery did you put in there?
Eric Freudenthal
sent from my mobile
Mine lives happily in the right rear pillar platform.? Closer to everything
Andy Vanis?
505-304-5306 USA and WhatsApp
I have a 92 ej22 and the original VW starter in my 81 westy and used to have a 50 AH agm behind the passenger seat.? ?Didn't spin very fast.? ?I moved? the battery to under the back seat (and now store shoes where it used to live).? The original starter now spins with vigor thanks to the shorter electrical connections.? ?Maybe a direct ground wire from the original spot would provide the same effect?
We really want to create more storage.? Beyond exploiting space between the inside and outside walls, I'm now thinking of moving the battery to the underside.? ?The question is where.? ?Thoughts?
-- Eric Freudenthal Ph.D. (he/his/him/himself) Spouse, dad, friend < eric@...> It is now no more that toleration is spoken of as if it were the indulgence of one class of people that another enjoyed the exercise of their inherent natural rights, for, happily, the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens in giving it on all occasions their effectual support.? George Washington, 1790
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Brent Weide