NEW CONVERSION

starspider · Wannabe Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 5 Location: ESSEX

Been driving my T25 crewy for about 2 years now and done about 18k miles Cool

Going to start a conversion on our camper in the next couple of months when I have all the bits together and was wondering what had moved on or what new stuff was availible to make it easier, faster or just more cool. Richard has sent me details of his new stuff so shall be using bell housing etc again. So if you know of any new stuff let us know. Happy

thanks colin

HalfMoon · Padawan Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 61 Location: Brighton

Hello Colin,
Happy

Go for the turbo this time! It'll make it faster and cooler!

Wink

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starspider · Wannabe Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 5 Location: ESSEX

HalfMoon · Padawan Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 61 Location: Brighton

We're not going to Toms as I'm hoping to get some more done on the fasty. The engines in now but as it's a late model without the frame horns I need to build a subframe to hold it properly. Rads in, just need to plumb in the main coolant pipes, sort the fuel lines, and move the intercooler.

It's getting there.....

Grin

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ElusiveStranger · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:18 pm Post subject:

Hi Colin

The EJ20's a sweet little motor, should pull your Crewie along nicely.
It makes driving my bay a dream, nice little m/way cruiser & not too shabby on MPG either - 30 on a 65-70 mph cruise.
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Cleverchap · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject:

Nothing to do with me but this could be very helpful as its everything you need in one place.
http://forum.exeteraircooled.co.uk/topic3975-Subaru-conversion-stuff.html

Best of luck with the conversion, if you get stuck this is THE place to ask for help

rjes · Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject:

Hello Colin,
The only things I have dreampt up which can make the installation of a nat asp into a 2WD any simpler than they already are a bolt on fuel pump / filter / plumbing kit, a neat, quiet air filter installation, and a bolt on bracket / cover for the ECU, fuse box and relays. All of these are in my to do list, but not at the top (the shallow sump now is at the top of the to do list).
Once those are done, apart from drilling less than 10 holes, and tin snipping a bit of fire wall, it really will be totally bolt on by then, and I'll be really promoting complete kits of everything, with very detailed instructions.
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starspider · Wannabe Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 5 Location: ESSEX

Thanks for the replies guys Happy

Looks like only Richard has really brought more goodies to the party and as I used his gear in the crewy I guess he will be getting another order soon for stuff for the camper Cool

Now just got to sort a gas conversion out for this one.
cheers colin

richbaker78 · Teacher of Padawans Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 1298

hi starspider - would you be the same Colin I sold most of my Morris spares to about 5 or more years ago!!! i think we met at peppercorn - I had a 55 oval back then (and my camper) - you still got your morris?

Anyway - welcome..... Hello

re the actual question..i think RJES has it covered. Grin

starspider · Wannabe Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 5 Location: ESSEX

Hi Richbaker78
yep it was I we met at peppercorn. We had 2 moggies at the time, the saloon we sold but traveller I am slowly restoring hopefully be done by the end of the summer. Trouble is these damn Vdubs keep getting in the way Wink

Anyway apart from being a moderater what are you doing here or do I have to search for the answer Grin

regards colin

richbaker78 · Teacher of Padawans Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 1298

its a small world eh!! i still have my morris saloon - im trying to resist the urge to put a proper engine in it.

Im on here cos i was one of the founder members with JP who owns the forum (and i share a garage/barn with). My van has been undergoing major surgery for about 4 years now - part of which involves a scooby turbo....youll find it in Kool rides....ironically despite being one of the first on here...Ill probably be one of the last to finish Grin

our third barn partner is doing a traveller at the mo....complete wood off resto. so if you know of any cheap sources of new wood im sure he would love to hear it Wink

ElusiveStranger · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:33 am Post subject: