actually it works out rather well, i can use either motor 2.5sohc or 2.5dohc
the wiring will work on both now.

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It turned out nice, welding aluminum sucks in my opinion.

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[quote='fortydegnorth']It turned out nice, welding aluminum sucks in my opinion.[/quote]
as much as i'ed like to take credit for the welding..........i cant
one of odyknuck's friends hooked me up.

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- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

Are you going to do something else with the exhaust? Looks good just seen the pipes and didn't know if you are still fabbing on it.


The Wild Kids

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[quote='The Wild Kids']Are you going to do something else with the exhaust? Looks good just seen the pipes and didn't know if you are still fabbing on it.


The Wild Kids[/quote]
i have to tie the two together then weld in the bung for the o2 sensor after that i'm thinking a short round muffler like on a harley, i have a couple laying around that i can use.

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- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

Cool just wandering from seeing you pictures. Going to have a unique sound with the Harley muffler.

The Wild Kids

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here's a few pics of my rear cage and motor mounts

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

Wow, that is a beast of a rearend! Looks quite stunning though, I might add.

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Damn Bill, Nice work!

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Do you have to put in motor mounts for a Subaru swap. Im getting ready to swap and was not planning on motor mounts...

[quote='nickschlemer']Do you have to put in motor mounts for a Subaru swap. Im getting ready to swap and was not planning on motor mounts...[/quote]

I didn't use any other than bolting to the transaxle. I did brace off the tranny mount and may need to do some more bracing. It don't hurt anything to use additional motor mounts. My motor is doing fine but my motor probably don't the torque that Plumberbill's has. Mine is sitting up there like an ac engine.

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Nice Bill, looks like that bender came in handy.

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thanks guys, i wasn't going to do motor mounts but after talking to madmike and odyknuck it just seemed like the wise thing to do. there's gonna be a lot of torque with this motor. i think a few of you remember what mike's 2.2 did to his trailing arm last summer.(that was last summer right?) now is the time to do the little extra things that will pay off this summer.
the bender is a sweet thing but what really make's it work is the bend-tech software i have. no more guessing, plug in the dimensions, mark the tubing and bend. less waist and very accurate bends. a notcher is a must have tool along with the bender.

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

started on the electrical tonight, here's a few pics

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

I see a real sanitary look coming , keep up the good work, can't wait to ride with you in Wellsville

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

[quote='nickschlemer']Do you have to put in motor mounts for a Subaru swap. Im getting ready to swap and was not planning on motor mounts...[/quote]

You don't necessarily HAVE to use motor mounts Nick but it bill be alot stronger if you do. If you just hang it off of your 6 rib without motor mounts it will break your bell housing if you are in a crash or a rollover.

Roy

Damn good work Bill, looks nice.

the 2.5 dohc subie certainly is more weight than my vw motor. my 6 rib tranny is secured to the frame at the top and the bottom of the bell housing but, to have that much weight hanging there without support is just a problem waiting to happen.
roy i dont plan on rolling anytime soon so everything should be ok.

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

[quote='Firebug']I see a real sanitary look coming , keep up the good work, can't wait to ride with you in Wellsville [/quote]
nice plumbing reference..........this memorial day rides gonna be a blast

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

don't let bill fool you, i seen him at the VW shop today! haha just kiddin good seein ya.

that is looking very nice

[quote='JeffClay']don't let bill fool you, i seen him at the VW shop today! haha just kiddin good seein ya. [/quote]
i was on my way home from summit racing and had to take a leak so i stopped at l.a. products. actually pat was supposed to have the waterproof rubber toggle switch covers, the one's with the rubber made right on to the nut. i needed 5 and she only had 1..........anyone have a cheap source for these? summit wanted 13.99 a piece

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**********"A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity."
- Sigmund Freud **********
**********"The problem is not the availability of guns, it is the availability of morons."
- Antonio Meloni **********

You can get those at radio shack, home depot, hardware stores and there cheap from t&m hardware

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"YOU CAN MAKE THINGS HAPPEN, WATCH THINGS HAPPEN OR WONDER WHAT THE F$$K HAPPEND...WE'RE MAKING THINGS HAPPEN" The strong words of Captain Phil! Rest in peice!

i get mine from elc. supply house. $2 if you look in the phone book there just about everywhere.

ive bought them at napa before -- might be worth a shot

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