Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
Mark
Mark
In North America that
would be Tom Shields, and only him, IMO.
On 11/6/2013 3:45 PM,
m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
Mark
Mark, try Bruce Morphett, he picked his conversion up from QLD brothers who specialise on Subi / VW conversions.
Hart
On 07/11/2013, at 10:45 AM, <m.mullet@yahoo.com.au> wrote:Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
Mark
Mark,
Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron Schmidt at Kempsey.
Has transformed the bus.
Bruce.
------------------------------
Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron Schmidt at Kempsey.
Has transformed the bus.
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
>Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
>
>Mark
Bruce,
How is the power difference and the economy?
Thanks,
Skot
How is the power difference and the economy?
Thanks,
Skot
On 7/11/2013 10:03 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
Mark,
Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron Schmidt at Kempsey.
Has transformed the bus.
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
>Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
>
>Mark
Alan and miles did my ez30r link wiring instal in my t3 ute.
It cost 3 k to wire, supply a starter.
I supplied ecu and engine fitted in car.
It's still at a dyno shop because it wasn't connected to a water temp sensor and thought it was 20deg c and always ran rich.
Also you need to be careful of what year ej2.5 you use as the later models people like AM wont do due to can bus technology.
I believe they like to keep to 2003 and earlier which I thought was old. Carefull might need head gaskets replaced - common issue with those engines.
I spoke with Tom shields as I was once interested in a ej2.5 , he's a old guy and sounded very experienced and fair priced and he some what agreed on the issue with latter model and difficulty with can bus engines.
Tom also was concerned that something might be different with the USA and here and said it would be best to send him a loom from Australia. But he's was still a little worried that there is no guarantee some sensor might be different to here....
Mark are u inWA? I had a friend who was electrically minded from Perth with a Baja kombi fitted with a ej2.5 ages ago and he then started working for a Subaru performance shop.... Possibly worth tracking down.
Let me know
Let me know
Hamish
Sent from my iPhone
On 07/11/2013, at 1:42 PM, Scott Daniel <ScottDaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
In North America that would be Tom Shields, and only him, IMO.
On 11/6/2013 3:45 PM, m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
Mark
Hi Skot,
Power difference is great compared to the waterboxer. Much better torque and plenty of power on tap. Accelerates strongly from 90-100kph even with 0.73 4th gear. Economy on the trip home from Noosa was 11.5 - 11.7 l/100km (about 24-25 mpg).
Have yet to have the local gov inspection for the new motor. Also have Tiguan wheels and new tyres to fit etc. Will post full rundown plus pics in the next few weeks. My Syncro is a Trakka Gold Pak purchased back in April.
Bruce.
------------------------------
Power difference is great compared to the waterboxer. Much better torque and plenty of power on tap. Accelerates strongly from 90-100kph even with 0.73 4th gear. Economy on the trip home from Noosa was 11.5 - 11.7 l/100km (about 24-25 mpg).
Have yet to have the local gov inspection for the new motor. Also have Tiguan wheels and new tyres to fit etc. Will post full rundown plus pics in the next few weeks. My Syncro is a Trakka Gold Pak purchased back in April.
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:50 PM AEDT spbconsulting@bigpond.com wrote:
>Bruce,
>
>How is the power difference and the economy?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Skot
>
>On 7/11/2013 10:03 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark,
>> Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
>> He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
>> Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron
>> Schmidt at Kempsey.
>> Has transformed the bus.
>> Bruce.
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
>>
>> >Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a
>> harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
>> >
>> >Mark
>>
>>
>
Bruce,
What about hills with the 0.73 4th gear?
I.e. - the big hills - can she go up in 4th and keep speed fully loaded?
Ronnie is a champion gearbox repairer - he did a fantastic job on mine.
Thanks,
Skot
What about hills with the 0.73 4th gear?
I.e. - the big hills - can she go up in 4th and keep speed fully loaded?
Ronnie is a champion gearbox repairer - he did a fantastic job on mine.
Thanks,
Skot
On 8/11/2013 8:58 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
Hi Skot,
Power difference is great compared to the waterboxer. Much better torque and plenty of power on tap. Accelerates strongly from 90-100kph even with 0.73 4th gear. Economy on the trip home from Noosa was 11.5 - 11.7 l/100km (about 24-25 mpg).
Have yet to have the local gov inspection for the new motor. Also have Tiguan wheels and new tyres to fit etc. Will post full rundown plus pics in the next few weeks. My Syncro is a Trakka Gold Pak purchased back in April.
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:50 PM AEDT spbconsulting@bigpond.com wrote:
>Bruce,
>
>How is the power difference and the economy?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Skot
>
>On 7/11/2013 10:03 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark,
>> Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
>> He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
>> Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron
>> Schmidt at Kempsey.
>> Has transformed the bus.
>> Bruce.
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
>>
>> >Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a
>> harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
>> >
>> >Mark
>>
>>
>
Bruce,
What wheels are you running? or did you run on the trip home and the tyres?
Big wheels and aggressive off-road tyres definitely increase fuel consumption especially in city driving.
Cheers,
Skot
What wheels are you running? or did you run on the trip home and the tyres?
Big wheels and aggressive off-road tyres definitely increase fuel consumption especially in city driving.
Cheers,
Skot
On 7/11/2013 10:03 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
Mark,
Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron Schmidt at Kempsey.
Has transformed the bus.
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
>Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
>
>Mark
Hi Hamish.
I'm in WA. Been in contact with Tom Shiels. Seems like he knows his stuff. He's on loom number 350 or something crazy. I've bought a 2003 Ej25 with 66000 kms and good service history.
Here we go.
Mark
---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <dobson_hamish@...> wrote:Alan and miles did my ez30r link wiring instal in my t3 ute.It cost 3 k to wire, supply a starter.I supplied ecu and engine fitted in car.It's still at a dyno shop because it wasn't connected to a water temp sensor and thought it was 20deg c and always ran rich.Also you need to be careful of what year ej2.5 you use as the later models people like AM wont do due to can bus technology.I believe they like to keep to 2003 and earlier which I thought was old. Carefull might need head gaskets replaced - common issue with those engines.I spoke with Tom shields as I was once interested in a ej2.5 , he's a old guy and sounded very experienced and fair priced and he some what agreed on the issue with latter model and difficulty with can bus engines.Tom also was concerned that something might be different with the USA and here and said it would be best to send him a loom from Australia. But he's was still a little worried that there is no guarantee some sensor might be different to here....Mark are u inWA? I had a friend who was electrically minded from Perth with a Baja kombi fitted with a ej2.5 ages ago and he then started working for a Subaru performance shop.... Possibly worth tracking down.
Let me knowHamish
Sent from my iPhoneOn 07/11/2013, at 1:42 PM, Scott Daniel <ScottDaniel@...> wrote:In North America that would be Tom Shields, and only him, IMO.
On 11/6/2013 3:45 PM, m.mullet@... wrote:
Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
Mark
Cool let me know if u want to get the Aussie guys contact details in wa who I spoke of.
Sent from my iPhone
Sent from my iPhone
On 09/11/2013, at 8:51 PM, <m.mullet@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
Hi Hamish.
I'm in WA. Been in contact with Tom Shiels. Seems like he knows his stuff. He's on loom number 350 or something crazy. I've bought a 2003 Ej25 with 66000 kms and good service history.
Here we go.
Mark
---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <dobson_hamish@...> wrote:Alan and miles did my ez30r link wiring instal in my t3 ute.It cost 3 k to wire, supply a starter.I supplied ecu and engine fitted in car.It's still at a dyno shop because it wasn't connected to a water temp sensor and thought it was 20deg c and always ran rich.Also you need to be careful of what year ej2.5 you use as the later models people like AM wont do due to can bus technology.I believe they like to keep to 2003 and earlier which I thought was old. Carefull might need head gaskets replaced - common issue with those engines.I spoke with Tom shields as I was once interested in a ej2.5 , he's a old guy and sounded very experienced and fair priced and he some what agreed on the issue with latter model and difficulty with can bus engines.Tom also was concerned that something might be different with the USA and here and said it would be best to send him a loom from Australia. But he's was still a little worried that there is no guarantee some sensor might be different to here....Mark are u inWA? I had a friend who was electrically minded from Perth with a Baja kombi fitted with a ej2.5 ages ago and he then started working for a Subaru performance shop.... Possibly worth tracking down.
Let me knowHamish
Sent from my iPhoneOn 07/11/2013, at 1:42 PM, Scott Daniel <ScottDaniel@...> wrote:In North America that would be Tom Shields, and only him, IMO.
On 11/6/2013 3:45 PM, m.mullet@... wrote:
Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
Mark
HI Bruce,
many thanks for that info. I'm curious as to whether that's the only gear change you made and what tyre size you're running. Do you know what sort of rpm you're doing at 100 - 110 kmh ?
Look forward to hearing more.
Mark
---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <bruce.morphett@...> wrote:Hi Skot,
Power difference is great compared to the waterboxer. Much better torque and plenty of power on tap. Accelerates strongly from 90-100kph even with 0.73 4th gear. Economy on the trip home from Noosa was 11.5 - 11.7 l/100km (about 24-25 mpg).
Have yet to have the local gov inspection for the new motor. Also have Tiguan wheels and new tyres to fit etc. Will post full rundown plus pics in the next few weeks. My Syncro is a Trakka Gold Pak purchased back in April.
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:50 PM AEDT spbconsulting@... wrote:
>Bruce,
>
>How is the power difference and the economy?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Skot
>
>On 7/11/2013 10:03 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>> Mark,
>> Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
>> He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
>> Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron
>> Schmidt at Kempsey.
>> Has transformed the bus.
>> Bruce.
>>
>> ------------------------------
>> On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@... wrote:
>>
>> >Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a
>> harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
>> >
>> >Mark
>>
>>
>
Mark & Skot,
Current tyres are half worn 195R14 on OEM wheels. Plan to go to 225/75R16 Cooper A/T3 on the 6.5x16 Tiguan wheels. Need to have the centre bores taken from 57 to 67mm to fit over the front hubs. Also needs longer studs. Current tyres are 660 OD and about 95 kph at 3000 rpm. Will do most hills maintaining 80-90kph.With the new tyres (OD 746) it will go to 106 kph at 3000 rpm. Only time will tell how it handles the hills in 4th. GB ratios are 3.78, 1.88, 1.08 & 0.73. Third is 24 kph/1000 rpm, so what 4th can't handle, third will do at a trot (96 kph at 4000 rpm).
Hope this gives you a taste. Will give a full rundown with pics once the bus has passed Gov inspection and the new wheels and boots are on.
Cheers,
Bruce.
------------------------------
Current tyres are half worn 195R14 on OEM wheels. Plan to go to 225/75R16 Cooper A/T3 on the 6.5x16 Tiguan wheels. Need to have the centre bores taken from 57 to 67mm to fit over the front hubs. Also needs longer studs. Current tyres are 660 OD and about 95 kph at 3000 rpm. Will do most hills maintaining 80-90kph.With the new tyres (OD 746) it will go to 106 kph at 3000 rpm. Only time will tell how it handles the hills in 4th. GB ratios are 3.78, 1.88, 1.08 & 0.73. Third is 24 kph/1000 rpm, so what 4th can't handle, third will do at a trot (96 kph at 4000 rpm).
Hope this gives you a taste. Will give a full rundown with pics once the bus has passed Gov inspection and the new wheels and boots are on.
Cheers,
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 12:50 AM AEDT m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
>HI Bruce,
>
>
> many thanks for that info. I'm curious as to whether that's the only gear change you made and what tyre size you're running. Do you know what sort of rpm you're doing at 100 - 110 kmh ?
>
>
> Look forward to hearing more.
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <bruce.morphett@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Skot,
> Power difference is great compared to the waterboxer. Much better torque and plenty of power on tap. Accelerates strongly from 90-100kph even with 0.73 4th gear. Economy on the trip home from Noosa was 11.5 - 11.7 l/100km (about 24-25 mpg).
> Have yet to have the local gov inspection for the new motor. Also have Tiguan wheels and new tyres to fit etc. Will post full rundown plus pics in the next few weeks. My Syncro is a Trakka Gold Pak purchased back in April.
>
> Bruce.
>
> ------------------------------
> On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:50 PM AEDT spbconsulting@... mailto:spbconsulting@... wrote:
>
> >Bruce,
> >
> >How is the power difference and the economy?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Skot
> >
> >On 7/11/2013 10:03 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark,
> > Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
> > He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
> > Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron
> > Schmidt at Kempsey.
> > Has transformed the bus.
> > Bruce.
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@... mailto:m.mullet@... wrote:
> >
> > >Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a
> > harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
> > >
> > >Mark
> >
> >
> >
>
Bruce,
It would be great to hear how it goes fully laden or even empty with the big wheels and tyres.
Note big wheels give a much better rolling diameter but they are much heavier and have a much grater wind and rolling resistance to the original wheels with road tyres.
You will notice a difference.
Some photos of the install and the upgraded wheels/ tyres would also be great!.
Thanks,
Skot
It would be great to hear how it goes fully laden or even empty with the big wheels and tyres.
Note big wheels give a much better rolling diameter but they are much heavier and have a much grater wind and rolling resistance to the original wheels with road tyres.
You will notice a difference.
Some photos of the install and the upgraded wheels/ tyres would also be great!.
Thanks,
Skot
On 10/11/2013 11:16 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
Mark & Skot,
Current tyres are half worn 195R14 on OEM wheels. Plan to go to 225/75R16 Cooper A/T3 on the 6.5x16 Tiguan wheels. Need to have the centre bores taken from 57 to 67mm to fit over the front hubs. Also needs longer studs. Current tyres are 660 OD and about 95 kph at 3000 rpm. Will do most hills maintaining 80-90kph.With the new tyres (OD 746) it will go to 106 kph at 3000 rpm. Only time will tell how it handles the hills in 4th. GB ratios are 3.78, 1.88, 1.08 & 0.73. Third is 24 kph/1000 rpm, so what 4th can't handle, third will do at a trot (96 kph at 4000 rpm).
Hope this gives you a taste. Will give a full rundown with pics once the bus has passed Gov inspection and the new wheels and boots are on.
Cheers,
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 12:50 AM AEDT m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
>HI Bruce,
>
>
> many thanks for that info. I'm curious as to whether that's the only gear change you made and what tyre size you're running. Do you know what sort of rpm you're doing at 100 - 110 kmh ?
>
>
> Look forward to hearing more.
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <bruce.morphett@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Skot,
> Power difference is great compared to the waterboxer. Much better torque and plenty of power on tap. Accelerates strongly from 90-100kph even with 0.73 4th gear. Economy on the trip home from Noosa was 11.5 - 11.7 l/100km (about 24-25 mpg).
> Have yet to have the local gov inspection for the new motor. Also have Tiguan wheels and new tyres to fit etc. Will post full rundown plus pics in the next few weeks. My Syncro is a Trakka Gold Pak purchased back in April.
>
> Bruce.
>
> ------------------------------
> On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:50 PM AEDT spbconsulting@... mailto:spbconsulting@... wrote:
>
> >Bruce,
> >
> >How is the power difference and the economy?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Skot
> >
> >On 7/11/2013 10:03 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark,
> > Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
> > He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
> > Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron
> > Schmidt at Kempsey.
> > Has transformed the bus.
> > Bruce.
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@... mailto:m.mullet@... wrote:
> >
> > >Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a
> > harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
> > >
> > >Mark
> >
> >
> >
>
Yes I installed 205r16 road grippers and in turn changed to 6.17 :1 diffs and even now I some times regret the taller 0.78 4th even with a 2.4 Vw stroker.
Modifying your Syncro is a bigger job than one thinks.
Hamish.
Sent from my iPhone
Sent from my iPhone
On 11/11/2013, at 2:46 PM, spbconsulting@bigpond.com wrote:
Bruce,
It would be great to hear how it goes fully laden or even empty with the big wheels and tyres.
Note big wheels give a much better rolling diameter but they are much heavier and have a much grater wind and rolling resistance to the original wheels with road tyres.
You will notice a difference.
Some photos of the install and the upgraded wheels/ tyres would also be great!.
Thanks,
Skot
On 10/11/2013 11:16 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
Mark & Skot,
Current tyres are half worn 195R14 on OEM wheels. Plan to go to 225/75R16 Cooper A/T3 on the 6.5x16 Tiguan wheels. Need to have the centre bores taken from 57 to 67mm to fit over the front hubs. Also needs longer studs. Current tyres are 660 OD and about 95 kph at 3000 rpm. Will do most hills maintaining 80-90kph.With the new tyres (OD 746) it will go to 106 kph at 3000 rpm. Only time will tell how it handles the hills in 4th. GB ratios are 3.78, 1.88, 1.08 & 0.73. Third is 24 kph/1000 rpm, so what 4th can't handle, third will do at a trot (96 kph at 4000 rpm).
Hope this gives you a taste. Will give a full rundown with pics once the bus has passed Gov inspection and the new wheels and boots are on.
Cheers,
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 12:50 AM AEDT m.mullet@yahoo.com.au wrote:
>HI Bruce,
>
>
> many thanks for that info. I'm curious as to whether that's the only gear change you made and what tyre size you're running. Do you know what sort of rpm you're doing at 100 - 110 kmh ?
>
>
> Look forward to hearing more.
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <bruce.morphett@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Skot,
> Power difference is great compared to the waterboxer. Much better torque and plenty of power on tap. Accelerates strongly from 90-100kph even with 0.73 4th gear. Economy on the trip home from Noosa was 11.5 - 11.7 l/100km (about 24-25 mpg).
> Have yet to have the local gov inspection for the new motor. Also have Tiguan wheels and new tyres to fit etc. Will post full rundown plus pics in the next few weeks. My Syncro is a Trakka Gold Pak purchased back in April.
>
> Bruce.
>
> ------------------------------
> On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:50 PM AEDT spbconsulting@... mailto:spbconsulting@... wrote:
>
> >Bruce,
> >
> >How is the power difference and the economy?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Skot
> >
> >On 7/11/2013 10:03 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark,
> > Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
> > He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
> > Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron
> > Schmidt at Kempsey.
> > Has transformed the bus.
> > Bruce.
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@... mailto:m.mullet@... wrote:
> >
> > >Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a
> > harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
> > >
> > >Mark
> >
> >
> >
>
Hi Bruce,
very informative thanks. If you can post pics to the website that would help as I can't see them otherwise.
Look forward to a further update.
Sounds like you've put some thought into this project. Good luck.
Mark
---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <bruce.morphett@...> wrote:Mark & Skot,
Current tyres are half worn 195R14 on OEM wheels. Plan to go to 225/75R16 Cooper A/T3 on the 6.5x16 Tiguan wheels. Need to have the centre bores taken from 57 to 67mm to fit over the front hubs. Also needs longer studs. Current tyres are 660 OD and about 95 kph at 3000 rpm. Will do most hills maintaining 80-90kph.With the new tyres (OD 746) it will go to 106 kph at 3000 rpm. Only time will tell how it handles the hills in 4th. GB ratios are 3.78, 1.88, 1.08 & 0.73. Third is 24 kph/1000 rpm, so what 4th can't handle, third will do at a trot (96 kph at 4000 rpm).
Hope this gives you a taste. Will give a full rundown with pics once the bus has passed Gov inspection and the new wheels and boots are on.
Cheers,
Bruce.
------------------------------
On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 12:50 AM AEDT m.mullet@... wrote:
>HI Bruce,
>
>
> many thanks for that info. I'm curious as to whether that's the only gear change you made and what tyre size you're running. Do you know what sort of rpm you're doing at 100 - 110 kmh ?
>
>
> Look forward to hearing more.
>
>
> Mark
>
>
>
>---In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, <bruce.morphett@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Skot,
> Power difference is great compared to the waterboxer. Much better torque and plenty of power on tap. Accelerates strongly from 90-100kph even with 0.73 4th gear. Economy on the trip home from Noosa was 11.5 - 11.7 l/100km (about 24-25 mpg).
> Have yet to have the local gov inspection for the new motor. Also have Tiguan wheels and new tyres to fit etc. Will post full rundown plus pics in the next few weeks. My Syncro is a Trakka Gold Pak purchased back in April.
>
> Bruce.
>
> ------------------------------
> On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:50 PM AEDT spbconsulting@... mailto:spbconsulting@... wrote:
>
> >Bruce,
> >
> >How is the power difference and the economy?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Skot
> >
> >On 7/11/2013 10:03 PM, Bruce Morphett wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Mark,
> > Contact Miles at AM Auto in Noosaville www.amauto.com.au
> > He has done many and knows Subarus & VW T3s backwoods.
> > Just had a low km EJ25 fitted and full GB and diff rebuild by Ron
> > Schmidt at Kempsey.
> > Has transformed the bus.
> > Bruce.
> >
> > ------------------------------
> > On Thu, Nov 7, 2013 10:45 AM AEDT m.mullet@... mailto:m.mullet@... wrote:
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> > >Can anybody out there suggest an Auto Electrician who could do a
> > harness conversion for a Subi 2.5 going into a Syncro ?
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> > >Mark
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