I've had my 2.2EJT for decade. Albeit in a non-Syncro.
Does anyone here think BMW builds decent cars? For example the twin turbo six. How about the new BMW hybrids?
Well, the guy who designed those engines was head of North America Powertrain division and now project manager for the hybrid division. He's job is to find or invent the best gadgets and powertrains for the vehicles BMW builds for the world market. Where am I going with this?
He is a personal friend and fellow Syncro enthusiast. When he decided to fix the deficiencies in the T3 Syncro design, he installed an RJES bellhousing and replaced the aging Wasserboxer with a 3.3 SVX engine.
To each his own. I have owned both stock and modified Syncros. It your goal is to keep your Syncro as collectible as possible, then IMHO you shouldn't remove the WBX-4, WBX-6, inline-4, or inline-5 that your T3 originally came with. However, if your goal is to get the maximum enjoyment of the Syncro platform, you may consider repowering. I am not a big fan on cross-species swaps (such as Subie to VW) preferring to stay all VW as much as possible. My Syncro 16 had a 1.6TD from the factory and now sports a 1.9TD. Little changes bigger power. Conversion easily reversible. Once I drive my little turbo Subie powered Vanagon at over 100mph with power to spare, I had to think twice.
BenT
sent from my electronic leash
Does anyone here think BMW builds decent cars? For example the twin turbo six. How about the new BMW hybrids?
Well, the guy who designed those engines was head of North America Powertrain division and now project manager for the hybrid division. He's job is to find or invent the best gadgets and powertrains for the vehicles BMW builds for the world market. Where am I going with this?
He is a personal friend and fellow Syncro enthusiast. When he decided to fix the deficiencies in the T3 Syncro design, he installed an RJES bellhousing and replaced the aging Wasserboxer with a 3.3 SVX engine.
To each his own. I have owned both stock and modified Syncros. It your goal is to keep your Syncro as collectible as possible, then IMHO you shouldn't remove the WBX-4, WBX-6, inline-4, or inline-5 that your T3 originally came with. However, if your goal is to get the maximum enjoyment of the Syncro platform, you may consider repowering. I am not a big fan on cross-species swaps (such as Subie to VW) preferring to stay all VW as much as possible. My Syncro 16 had a 1.6TD from the factory and now sports a 1.9TD. Little changes bigger power. Conversion easily reversible. Once I drive my little turbo Subie powered Vanagon at over 100mph with power to spare, I had to think twice.
BenT
sent from my electronic leash
On Dec 1, 2011, at 3:59 PM, "Ben" <bencroft96@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I think the difference between a good and a bad conversion,whether it is Subaru,another VW or whatever,is money.
> To do a good conversion,the engine should look like it has been there since factory.
>
> I have seen some coversions on the Subivanagon forum that look like they are sponsered by Bunnings.
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> Take your time,do the research,get all the necessary bits and pieces,then go for it,or get someone who knows what they are doing to do it.
>
> For me a bellhousing conversion is the only way to go.
>
> Once upon a time,a fellow syncro head once told me the Subaru was a bad conversion,he has since seen my work and driven the vehicle,I believe he said something like this."geez,these Subarus really are a good conversion,arnt they".
> Anyhow not for all.
> BenC
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, plander@... wrote:
>>
>> Ben.
>>
>>
>>
>>> Leighton Smith <smith_leighton@...> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> How can do excellent Subaru Conversions?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>>> From: plander@...
>>> Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 09:27:18 +1100
>>> Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: ACT Syncro?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The problem is that most people do a crap conversion.
>>>
>>>> Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Here Here Ben,
>>>>
>>>> I have driven my old mans syncro as just a bare shell without power
>>>> steering (which has since been fitted) or air cond with low kms and it
>>>
>>>> went OK but I would rather mine with its performance any day.
>>>>
>>>> I have never had a VW donk in mine but I have had mine for over 15
>>> years
>>>> now and the only problems ever caused by my engine in that time was a
>>>> failed optical sensor. It also developed a tappet noise which was
>>> fixed
>>>> with a new oil pump and I replaced the water pump the same time as the
>>>
>>>> timing belts just to be sure (not because of failure).
>>>>
>>>> I would call that very reliable 1 failure in 15 years is pretty good.
>>>>
>>>> Go the suby donks - they are fantastic.
>>>>
>>>> Skot
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: Ben
>>>> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 10:55 PM
>>>> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: ACT Syncro?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Well said Andy,I totally agree.
>>>>
>>>> Standard Syncro=stuck in left lane,arrive at destination stressed and
>>>> tired.
>>>>
>>>> Good to hear your still having fun with your conversion after all
>>>> these years.
>>>> I too have an RJES bellhousing,I think you might be familiar with it.I
>>>
>>>> bought it from Yurik.It has the same modification that you have done
>>> on
>>>> your bellhousing.
>>>>
>>>> Ej25 coversion,is the best thing that I have done with my syncro.And,
>>>> with all my cars,for that matter.
>>>>
>>>> I drive the bus everyday,and it is a pleasure.Zippy,in traffic(thats
>>>> right,zippy),pulls away in top,cruises at 110k,and is better on the
>>>> beach,where I do most of my off-road.Climbs inclines with ease.
>>>>
>>>> You would find more mechanics familar and comfortable working with Ej
>>>> engines than VWs.
>>>> I do agree that if you do have a converted vehicle,you are probably
>>>> better to do the work yourself.I have a scanner,never had a fault
>>> code.
>>>> An increase of 80% in horsepower,by putting in a standard,modern
>>>> engine.
>>>>
>>>> Yeah yeah gear box troubles,your going to have them whether you have a
>>>
>>>> standard WBX or a bigger engine.
>>>> Buy a T25,one day you will rebuild a transaxle.Maybe two.
>>>>
>>>> Dont get me wrong,I love VWs,there in my blood,but VW should of had an
>>>
>>>> engine of similar design to the Ej,rather then a watercooled Type 1
>>>> engine,to put in the 'new' Kombi.
>>>>
>>>> Definatly not for all,but for those who have,you already know.
>>>>
>>>> PS Does anyone know Geoff Paradise??
>>>>
>>>> BenC
>>>>
>>>> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "andrew" <rafear@>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I don't post much these days but I feel compelled to do so today
>>>> LOL.
>>>>>
>>>>> "A std Syncro is easier to sell and worth more than one with an
>>>> engine conversion".
>>>>>
>>>>> Probably true.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> But.......
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> It's not as much fun! :-)))
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> For those who are, or are considering the "dark side" I thoroughly
>>>> recommend the RJES bellhousing.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> I have (injected) LPG on my EJ25 which is readily available in Au
>>>> and is probably quicker to fill than your average Syncro with "slow
>>> fill
>>>> syndrome"
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>
>>>>> Andy,
>>>>> Ceduna.
>>>>>
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