Seriously thinking Subaru

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

  1. As it says above thinking quite hard about this now
    I've spoken to the boys at fellows and also Jay's garage is there anyone else who does the conversion?
    I am not opposed to doing it myself the fellows DIY kit looks doable but as I don't have a garage for my bus it's a bit off putting
     
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  2. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    You know you wanna :D
     
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  3. Me
     
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  4. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    What are your plans Matt, I’ve been given the go ahead to pull the trigger and get Major converted once the interior is done and re upholstered.
     
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  5. PM me some prices and specs please m8 I am looking at the 2.0 more than likely keeping my gearbox
     
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  6. Not much of a plan other than the plan is to do conversions.
     
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  7. I've been given the approval too more or less lol
     
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  8. Will do, where are you in the country? Can you send me some pictures of your bus, underneath and the engine bay
     
  9. Do you source the engine too?
     
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  10. Yes, I will get everything required.
     
  11. How ever if you had a running driving car that you were happy with the engine then i would happily use that but obviously there would be a charge for removal of the engine and loom etc. it wouldn't really make the conversion any cheaper.
     
  12. 77 Westy

    77 Westy Supporter

    Turncoat! Weren’t your plans for a 2.3l type 4?:)
     
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  13. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Ripping the heart out of it
    Should have bought a T5
    Air-cooled rules

    ^^^ in before the trolls.
     
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  14. Ha ha like that /\ /\ I've got that scooby itch too.. I'm trying to persuade the mrs that it's the rite thing to do... RIP the bleeding heart out of it ... you in Lincolnshire @pkrboo ??
     
  15. You still sulking grumpy ..my way or the highway :)
     
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  16. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    It appears I was only just in time.
    Like flys around sh*t....
     
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  17. Joking aside. What’s the cost difference between fitting a 2lt Subaru compared to a 2lt type 4?? Are type 4 engines that available still?
     
  18. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    That was the plan and is still on the table but I’ve always had a scooby conversion at the back of my mind. I’m thinking in the longer term, what motor would give better returns on fuel for trips to Scotland, Wales, Cornwall etc. Not justifying it to pay for itself but putting a bit more mpg into the bus over those distances :)
     
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  19. You should keep that big nose out of this thread nothing for you to see here. Anyway you don't even have a camper let alone an air-cooled one.
    I've got a Subaru engined bus, its fantastic to drive and the best thing I ever did.
     
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  20. Yes North Lincolnshire
     

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