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by Johnny T
Wed Dec 13, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My Vortex Project
Replies: 195
Views: 101267

Just an update Managed to install the rear diff into the new car but will need to drill new holes for the cross members to fit (not sure if i am calling it the correct part) and installed the rear shocks :) The next part I will need to do is put the rear brakes, so far I haven’t had any major issues...
by Johnny T
Wed Dec 13, 2017 7:55 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Time for a change of owner and service??
Replies: 6
Views: 3464

This forum is very helpfull to me and would like to see if we can get more people on it.

Does anyone know who the owner is and see if they can get a direct responce to them?

Last thing I want to see if this forum die off.
by Johnny T
Fri Nov 10, 2017 8:27 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My Vortex Project
Replies: 195
Views: 101267

Just a small update. I have started to do the conversion and now have both cars on stands, removed the wheels and have removed the rear diff and rear axle. Only problem I am having is removing the front hub from the Green Vortex as it is pretty stuck. I have used an impact wrench and a breaker bar w...
by Johnny T
Tue Aug 29, 2017 7:34 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My Vortex Project
Replies: 195
Views: 101267

Thanks for the advice Bennie.

When everything is out of this car and if its not gone within a week I'll be giving it to the wreckers (only problem of having spares is space lol)
by Johnny T
Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My Vortex Project
Replies: 195
Views: 101267

Hi guys just an update, I am going to start the engine swap soon and when I remove the motor out from the Green Vortex I am looking to sell the it with gear box (this is the non turbo motor and 3sp Auto approx 216,000k's) but not sure if I am asking too much to sell it at 500$ together. Can someone ...
by Johnny T
Thu Aug 10, 2017 12:06 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Ebay Auctions
Replies: 878
Views: 273690

came across this today if anyone is intrested

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/rivett/ ... 1156233534
by Johnny T
Fri Jul 28, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Photobuckets stupid new policy
Replies: 9
Views: 3783

Thank god for this loop hole :)

got all my photos back up :D
by Johnny T
Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Photobuckets stupid new policy
Replies: 9
Views: 3783

What are out options beside photobucket?
by Johnny T
Tue Jul 18, 2017 7:21 am
Forum: Contact a Moderator
Topic: Main page missing
Replies: 6
Views: 3855

Okay, does anyone have his personal email address so we can contact him?
by Johnny T
Mon Jul 17, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Contact a Moderator
Topic: Main page missing
Replies: 6
Views: 3855

How soon can this be fixed?
by Johnny T
Thu Jul 13, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My Vortex Project
Replies: 195
Views: 101267

Thanks Bennie for the advise again :)

I'll have a chat with the guys this weekend (if nothing else pops up)

just cant wait to start the new project and have a running turbo vortex :)
by Johnny T
Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:26 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My Vortex Project
Replies: 195
Views: 101267

Hey guys, I know I have asked this question before, I am looking to put the XT6 hubs on next weekend and wanting to get the coil over this week, just wanted to know what ones to get as I will be going to pedders suspenion. Do I ask them for a set of 95 WRX Coils and I know they are not a direct bolt...
by Johnny T
Mon Jul 10, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My Vortex Project
Replies: 195
Views: 101267

Thanks for the reply guys :) Well I do have some great new. I managed to get the Black Vortex Started after so many years. My mechanic and I removed all the fuel lines, cleaned them out (using a mini air compressor) and relined every line and then it fired up :) So now I can start the full converson...
by Johnny T
Sat Jul 08, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My Vortex Project
Replies: 195
Views: 101267

Thanks for that Bennie. The plan is to put all the good bits into the green one from my black vortex (my turbo engine and running gear etc...) get this painted black and finish off the project. Unfortunately I will have to get rid of the original black vortex as I don't have enough cash to do the ro...
by Johnny T
Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:20 pm
Forum: My Subi
Topic: My Vortex Project
Replies: 195
Views: 101267

Hi all just managed to take some photos of the new vortex and I will be working on my black one tomorrow and keep everyone updated. let me know what you guys think :) http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii99/JKTVY/MY%20VORTEX%20XT%20TURBO/20170708_173049_zpsnbwckfq8.jpg~original http://i262.photobuck...
by Johnny T
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:52 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Subaru Vortex Differences
Replies: 9
Views: 2864

Thanks again Bennie,

Just the front end as in Front Bumber as I am not the biggest fan of the Series 1 front :)
by Johnny T
Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:30 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Subaru Vortex Differences
Replies: 9
Views: 2864

Thanks again Bennie.

If everything goes well this weekend the turbo engine will be running and slowly start the transfer :)

Is it possible to change the front end so I can have the S2 or am I stuck with the S1 front?
by Johnny T
Mon Jul 03, 2017 9:54 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Subaru Vortex Differences
Replies: 9
Views: 2864

Thanks for the advise Bennie, I’m going to try this weekend to get my turbo engine from the Series 2 running and then start transferring everything over the weekends with my mechanic :) and yes it was the Green body with the brown interior and that will be swapped over with my sprayed black interior...
by Johnny T
Thu Jun 29, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Subaru Vortex Differences
Replies: 9
Views: 2864

Thanks for the reply guys. I will be picking up the car this weekend and be posting photos soon :)
by Johnny T
Wed Jun 28, 2017 6:23 pm
Forum: Subaru Chat
Topic: Subaru Vortex Differences
Replies: 9
Views: 2864

Subaru Vortex Differences

Hi guys I am about to buy a Series 1 Vortex and just want to know if I can put all my running gear eg: Engine, Gear Box, Diffs etc.. from my current 87.5 Serioes 2 to the new one as the Series 1 is Non Turbo, Auto and FWD. All I know is that the body is the same and just want to know if the engine a...

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