Brumby wrx convertion
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Brumby wrx convertion
Hey guys thought i would start a new thread as ive started colecting parts for my conversion.
So i got hold of a 97 wrx ej20t its complete but i do need the main harness
next piece of the puzzle i am searching for is a foz gear box
still have to do more research into things like fuel pump,tailshaft diff ect ect so ive got many hours or searching to be done
Oh and the guy i brought the motor off said he has a full 98 wrx dash and steering column sitting there i can have so i am thinking about running the full wrx wiring harness with the wrx dash just an idea atm.
but hopefully this thread will help others aswell as me everyone's input is wecome cause im goin in blind my last build was a 308 carbie with all of 5 or so wires
So i got hold of a 97 wrx ej20t its complete but i do need the main harness
next piece of the puzzle i am searching for is a foz gear box
still have to do more research into things like fuel pump,tailshaft diff ect ect so ive got many hours or searching to be done
Oh and the guy i brought the motor off said he has a full 98 wrx dash and steering column sitting there i can have so i am thinking about running the full wrx wiring harness with the wrx dash just an idea atm.
but hopefully this thread will help others aswell as me everyone's input is wecome cause im goin in blind my last build was a 308 carbie with all of 5 or so wires
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89 Legacy gt turbo
97 wrx (wrecking)
89 Legacy gt turbo
97 wrx (wrecking)
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ooo i will be watching this as i plan to buy a wreak or half cut WRX to inject into my L,, i too will be putting the dash and seats in, should make it a little easer when wiring... lay both looms out on the ground with every clip labeled and cut and shut them, using everything for the motor and box wrx and the rest like lights and stuff l series [brumby in ur case] put together and insert should be easy.... in theory anyway,, i just completed a r33 skyline into a vn commo, dash, wiring, heater box, aircon, box n motor...its my little bros, 28k later 800hp,, thats where my plan for the wagon came from, i want to try and keep up... good luck with it
ahhhrrr the subi will make it!
WRX dash is quite a bit wider than Brumby and due to the spare wheel well coming in to the dash area this conversion is not easy. Every one I have heard of doing this has said it took 10 times longer than expected, was bloody hard to do and they would never do it again.
Thats why I am using a 1992 RX7 dash for mine instead - but then I am using the RX7 motor as well
Thats why I am using a 1992 RX7 dash for mine instead - but then I am using the RX7 motor as well
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Its a fun project mate,
I started with a front cut that I knew was running and used everything from it including wiring harness & dash/cluster.....But I will say I am not running any heater/ac setup.
The diff is the same as the brumby r160, just get the matching ratio for the gbox although you might need to find the matching inner cv's for the diff.
The tailshaft, I used front half L series (manual) and rear half 97wrx( make sure it unbolts at the centre flange ie not fixed/welded).
There is heaps more stuff for you to discover & learn.......enjoy.
I started with a front cut that I knew was running and used everything from it including wiring harness & dash/cluster.....But I will say I am not running any heater/ac setup.
The diff is the same as the brumby r160, just get the matching ratio for the gbox although you might need to find the matching inner cv's for the diff.
The tailshaft, I used front half L series (manual) and rear half 97wrx( make sure it unbolts at the centre flange ie not fixed/welded).
There is heaps more stuff for you to discover & learn.......enjoy.
thanx for your help looking at the dash this afternoon i was thinking i might leave out the aircon and heater as its only going to be a weekend carchridk wrote:Its a fun project mate,
I started with a front cut that I knew was running and used everything from it including wiring harness & dash/cluster.....But I will say I am not running any heater/ac setup.
The diff is the same as the brumby r160, just get the matching ratio for the gbox although you might need to find the matching inner cv's for the diff.
The tailshaft, I used front half L series (manual) and rear half 97wrx( make sure it unbolts at the centre flange ie not fixed/welded).
There is heaps more stuff for you to discover & learn.......enjoy.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]88 Brumby
89 Legacy gt turbo
97 wrx (wrecking)
89 Legacy gt turbo
97 wrx (wrecking)
Hey guys just a quick update still collecting parts i want to collect everything i can think of (sure ill miss a few things) before i take a spanner to the old girl i want her to be off the road for as little as possblie.
picked a an almost complele 97 wrx front impact has an imaculate dash an alot of other things i can use.
picking up a liberty box and an l-sieries box at the end of the week
also fuel lines radiator (already modded) and thermo fans on the way
once i get the g/b nex item is the diff and i still need the front half of the tail shaft
picked a an almost complele 97 wrx front impact has an imaculate dash an alot of other things i can use.
picking up a liberty box and an l-sieries box at the end of the week
also fuel lines radiator (already modded) and thermo fans on the way
once i get the g/b nex item is the diff and i still need the front half of the tail shaft
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]88 Brumby
89 Legacy gt turbo
97 wrx (wrecking)
89 Legacy gt turbo
97 wrx (wrecking)
I've got a lib auto tail shaft if you need it...
The project, EJ22 --->>> EJ25 Quad CAM:D touring wagon
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niterida wrote:I've got a Lib power steering rack with the Brumby tie rods already attached. Will be down to perth 1st week in October if you want it - for a small fee of course
Are you sure that the lib P/s rack fits to the Brumby cross-member? Only thought you could use the lib rack on the L series???
He is keeping the brumby cross-member and not doing a crazy chassis mode like you Ken i think... I'm not sure but don't think the lib rack bolts to the brumby cross-member..
The project, EJ22 --->>> EJ25 Quad CAM:D touring wagon
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It sure does - it came off a Brumby crossmemberguyph_01 wrote:Are you sure that the lib P/s rack fits to the Brumby cross-member? Only thought you could use the lib rack on the L series???
He is keeping the brumby cross-member and not doing a crazy chassis mode like you Ken i think... I'm not sure but don't think the lib rack bolts to the brumby cross-member..
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sounds good one thing that will help me heaps is i have two dashes one still in the car as referance still not sure if i will run the heater box not running the aircon90brumby wrote:Will be watching or willing to help with some of the dash work as I plan to do similar to this to the hatch
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]88 Brumby
89 Legacy gt turbo
97 wrx (wrecking)
89 Legacy gt turbo
97 wrx (wrecking)