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December 28th 2009, 15:39
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My gearbox cost isn't a good example for u as my gearbox builder charges me less than half of what others are here in Australia. So thats no good to u.
The ECU is a Microtech, it was $1000 5 years ago. http://www.microtech-efi.com/product/9.html i also have the dash unit http://www.microtech-efi.com/product/2.html which for the price is incredible value. regards Jak 
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January 2nd 2010, 20:26
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thanx, I've found some options on the internet for gearboxes, now let'ssee what can we do about the motor.... I do have a EA82 subaaru engine, wwith 100 k miles on it, it runs just fine, it is a SPFI,... irfr I'm not wrong, and I was wondering ...what about that conversion with a weber something carb instead of injection...That is just an ideea... the ideal would be the WRX... anyone knows anything about these engines... EA82... and the weber choice .. I've found something on the net... progressive carb kit for my car for just under 300$... anybody tried that? Or I should still find an engine (WRX) with wiring harness and factory ecu for the biginning and funding problems/...
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January 2nd 2010, 22:38
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For me, I think that a hot vw engine would be better then the EA82 with carbs.
if u are going to go to the trouble of putting a radiator in your beetle, u may as well make it worth your while & do it properly first time. regards Jak
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January 3rd 2010, 07:00
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Kafer_cj,
stay away from EA series because they are far old and especially in Greece is hard to find aftermarket parts. I should recommend the EJ series because they are 16v, injection and much much reliable from the EA. If you dont want to spend much money for stand alone ECU and want your engine to look more like aircooled you must see this nice thread from shoptalkforums. http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewto...4ce9129e287ccb cu, Jimmy Last edited by Jim; January 3rd 2010 at 07:06.
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January 3rd 2010, 17:20
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Thanx, i just wander if the EA would be hassle free, for installation, compared to the EJ, and that's why I was thinking about the EA modified to carb, since I still have the engine, and I could buy the rebuld parts if I would like for the engine from here the US, cheap. But if I'll have the money... I will do the EJ20T... if no funds for that I think I'll give a try to the EA that I already have in my car... buy the way... i'm not too far from you when home... Romania...
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January 3rd 2010, 17:42
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I agree that a good value for money for the bug is the EJ20T conversion.
Here in Greece you can find complete engine with harness and ECU for 1500 euros!! Dont forget to keep us posted for you progress in EA build... cu neighbor! Jimmy
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January 3rd 2010, 23:55
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I'll start a topic when I'll start mybuild... until now.. the bug is painted.. and the bodywork is mostly done... by the way ... a pic or two... on the way home from the painter..
http://picasaweb.google.com/EPE66VW/...letikEgyBogar#
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January 4th 2010, 03:20
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most people would stick with a vw engine over an EA
EA81 even though only a pushrod engines are much better than the EA82 subarus first attempt at OHC engines werent a raging sucess
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January 4th 2010, 12:39
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I still hope to find a way moneywise to do a EJ20T conversion, for my bug. If no, I thought about just selling this car I have, and buy a junk-yard legacy engine for 140$ here in Cleveland... and do the carb conversion from the shoptalkforums... I'll think about it, and fight for a job... hopefully the summer will be better in terms of jobs around here... talking about the better paid construction jobs...
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January 5th 2010, 00:54
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My personal opinion is to stay away from the carbs and stick to EFI . Carbs are too touchy . EFI has better drivability , has more power in more conditions , and has better fuel economy . It may be harder to set up originally , but in the end , it is way better . Just my thought , but I am a professional mechanic .
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January 6th 2010, 07:33
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One thing to bear in mind is that the EA series use a different adapter kit to the EJ so going wiht an EA will ruin the chance of a cheaper upgrade in the future...
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