WRX/Porsche Karmann cabrio 1303

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Subaru loom stripped to it's basics now and all sections shortened to the correct lengths. It is laid out in 5 main groups: boost pack, engine, relays, diagnostics and dash feeds. Next is to put it in the car and add a few other rear end related items. I'm waiting for a large order of wire/relays/fuseboxes etc to re-make the rest of the loom.


I thought it would be a good idea to better monitor the engine so got a couple of stack gauges, due to their reputed accuracy.


The oil pressure sender required a T piece to keep the stock pressure switch, as there isn't enough room under the alternator this short extension places them both remotely.


Time to modify the stock fuel tank for fuel injection, I was surprise to see that the stock tank incorporates a baffle across it.


The tank is shallower than the subaru one so I shortened the subaru fuel pump mounting assembly and removed the stock level sender.


I made up a baffle to hold fuel around the pump as the last thing you want is to lose fuel pressure on boost in a turbo engine! I drilled some holes through the plates to allow fuel to flow through it.


I also increased the fuel tank volume by filling in the LHD steering column recess. I left the metalwork in place so it acts like a baffled volume.


Topside done! I welded up the stock level sender hole and made up a new one for the Porsche dip tube type to match my gauges. The fuel pump section from the subaru tank was welded in to the top of the tank.