Seriously thinking Subaru

Discussion in 'Alternative engine in bus' started by lowie, May 7, 2019.

  1. longer journies you are looking at 280-320 miles per tank with a scooby, ish,
     
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  2. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    That is class!
    I didn’t know he hasn't even got a van.
    100% trolling the place then.
     
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  3. who is trolling?
     
  4. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Monkeyfacenovan
     
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  5. Mmmmhhhh quite close then I would only have to drive over humber bridge then...
     
  6. Calm down Wilf I’m really not that interested
    Just when I was thinking you had a sense of humour
    I think like grumpy there it went off with your engine :thumbsup:
     
  7. yep, but the long fun way home!! LOL
     
  8. I thought everyone knew. He sold it and bought a Spanish timeshare.
     
  9. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Ha ha ha
    Should have bought a ski lodge.
     
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  10. I have I’ve got a caravan so there:p
     
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  11. no Wilf I sold the van
    And bought the caravan get it right nipper
    And grumpy knew that he’s been following me for ages
     
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  12. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    @lowie

    Steve do you want me tidy this thread up?

    You turncoat deserter you!
     
  13. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

    It would be nice to have a Subaru thread without all this nonsense. The OP has asked a simple question.
     
  14. 77 Westy

    77 Westy Supporter

    I suppose you could drive another half hour before you need to fill up but if you’re concerned about the planet (or wallet), I don’t think a Scooby engine is the answer.

    But my comment was tongue in cheek.:)
     
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  15. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    And he’s got some very simple answers!
     
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  16. 77 Westy

    77 Westy Supporter

    I’ve just built a 2,316cc type 4 for about half the cost of a Scooby conversion. You need to search but all Type 4 parts are still available and complete long block Type 4 engines are available too.
     
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  17. i'm in the same boat. i'd like a big type 4 and compared to prices i've seen previously for drive-in-drive-out subaru conversion i still think a vw motor is going to be cheaper but i'm honestly open to whichever way works out most cost effective.

    @pkrboo are you in a position to publish your pricing?
     
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  18. My Fellows conversion is a 2.0 litre non turbo with my existing gearbox but with slightly longer ratios in 3rd and 4th. On our last two summer holidays I kept a pretty good record of consumption.

    2017 - average was just under 29 mpg but we did have a tow bar bike rack with three bikes on it. 2018 - I don't think we took the bike rack and got anywhere between 27 and 32.4 mpg depending on fast I drove it. before that with my 1700 I reckon I got close to 20 mpg as an average, I never did find out why it was so low, but it has made considerable difference to us. Hopefully a sensible answer :)
     
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  19. This ^^^
     
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  20. Fruitcake

    Fruitcake Supporter

    I don't care what engine is in my bus. As it happens it's a 2L type 4 but if it were to blow up I'd consider the most cost effective option be that a Type 4, Type 1, VW Polo, Scooby or a coal bolier!

    People get so uptight and precious.
     

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