Rally Pat Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 What happened to the last swap? I had trouble finding a reputable JDM engine importer that I felt I could trust giving 2k to send me a complete motor and transmission. So why this one now? There are seemingly SVX's all over Ohio with blown transmissions, although the one I picked up runs just fine. The motor doesn't make enough power to make an SVX fast, because it weights 20 bagillion lbs and the power is going through a slushbox, but will do nicely in a GM/GC body Impreza. How do you put it in? Using stock EJ series mounts. Engine management? I want to race this season, so I won't be taking the time to figure out a Megasquirt this time. Stock ECU, with a chip from ECUTune.com to raise the rev limit to 7800. The two harnesses are going out to someone to have them merged together, arrangements already being made. It will be a plug and play deal. Any cutting? Radiator has to be moved forward 3 inches or replaced with a smaller one mounted like a front mount intercooler. Some people have suggested a Saab 900 radiator. This involves cutting the radiator support otherwise. Meet the donor 1992 Subaru SVX, in pretty rough shape body wise. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/MegamanEXE/IMG_1242.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/MegamanEXE/IMG_1243.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/MegamanEXE/IMG_1249.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/MegamanEXE/IMG_1250.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/MegamanEXE/IMG_1240.png http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/MegamanEXE/IMG_1246.jpg Its got a few weird electrical modifications. Apparently there is something wrong with the ignition switch, so they wired in a SPST momentary switch to start the car. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/MegamanEXE/IMG_1253.jpg In addition, it looks like one of the coil packs went bad, so they wired in an MSD blaster on one cylinder. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/MegamanEXE/IMG_1247.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 So far the schedule is to fix my Legacy next weekend, so I can have my own daily driver back. Then we are going to rip in to the SVX the weekend after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 how much heavier is the 6 compared to the 4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I know it adds a bit of weight, but I am going to try to offset that by putting the battery in the trunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I like it, nice idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Pretty cool! How is the aftermarket for that motor compared to the other options you were considering? What car is it going into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostedAce Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Was this the car sitting at Performance Theory? Looks like the same one they had sitting outside forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Was this the car sitting at Performance Theory? Looks like the same one they had sitting outside forever. Yes, started right up (with a jump) and drove well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I like it, nice idea! Welcome to stop by and help when we dig into it, Goeke. Pretty cool! How is the aftermarket for that motor compared to the other options you were considering? What car is it going into? Limited, but the people that have it covered have it pretty well covered. ECUTune.com does a little bit of everything, multiple tunes, High/stock/low compression pistons, cams, ect. Its going into my Impreza which you can see in my garage in my sig. Its for Rallycross mostly, but will probably see a few autocross events too. Was this the car sitting at Performance Theory? Looks like the same one they had sitting outside forever. Yep, this is that one. Runs like a champ, but the body is in pretty rough shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoostedAce Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Yep, this is that one. Runs like a champ, but the body is in pretty rough shape. It honesly didn't look to bad when I saw it, looks like a nice car man. Can't beat a running car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Some excitement producing videos, I hope. This is the EFI Logics EG33 (stroked to 3.5 ltrs) track car. Makes 320 NA HP. Its the car that all other EG33 swap cars wish they were, but its awesome. This is the guy who is doing my harness merger. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9le3hoTNu6U&feature=channel_video_title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Welcome to stop by and help when we dig into it, Goeke. Limited, but the people that have it covered have it pretty well covered. ECUTune.com does a little bit of everything, multiple tunes, High/stock/low compression pistons, cams, ect. Its going into my Impreza which you can see in my garage in my sig. Its for Rallycross mostly, but will probably see a few autocross events too. Yep, this is that one. Runs like a champ, but the body is in pretty rough shape. Yeah I would like to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Pat wanna sell that downpipe you bought for the other motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Not really. It wouldn't fit your car anyway, Pakie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Manual transmission? As shitty as my svx was, I kinda miss that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Manual transmission? As shitty as my svx was, I kinda miss that thing. This SVX is nothing special, so no manual swap or anything like that. However, in the Impreza it will be mated to a 5MT. You can always buy the body when I am done, and put in an LS1. Would combine your two favorite things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 They aren't my favorite things I just like trolling people. And yeah that's what I was wondering; if it will be mated to the manual. 320hp is a lot for a Legacy 5mt though..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 They aren't my favorite things I just like trolling people. And yeah that's what I was wondering; if it will be mated to the manual. 320hp is a lot for a Legacy 5mt though..? I am not going to get 320 out of this motor, that was just that race car that I posted. That car had high comp pistons, cams, built bottom end, stand alone engine management, and the hood scoop was set up as a ram air setup. On a stock longblock, NA, about par for the course is 230. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 I know, I used to have one When I swapped in my 5mt it was a lot more fun to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 btw the race car had an STi 5MT, and yes 320 would definitely snap a regular 5MT in half. And its for sale too http://www.rs25.com/forums/f171/t149566-feeler-efi-logics-eg33-swapped-00-rs-track-car.html 20K anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 No shit. Cool as swap. Only if you could find the early 2 door wrx from way back when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 No shit. Cool as swap. Only if you could find the early 2 door wrx from way back when. Well, I have a 2 door Impreza, close enough. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/MegamanEXE/impreza.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 My bad I meant Impreza. Dam that is going to be a fun car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted April 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Finalized the plan for the wiring merger with Jake on RS25. If he gets done as fast as he says he will be done, this whole swap could be done pretty quick. Don't want to get my hopes up, but this guy really knows his stuff. Hes also giving me an ignition coil to replace the Blaster SS that was wired in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Can't wait for this to be done. I actually like this better than the old swap anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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