Well, the only van engine conversion I still would be an acolyte for is the old 1800 I4 digifant I had in previous van.

Never let me down even when seriously tested. Loved it.

But the I4 in Syncro means some work… heck, who am I kidding? Not much work.

You see? I vacillate like an air blown figure at a used car lot :-)

Alistair 

> On May 26, 2021, at 6:59 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> 
> Knowing you....I think if you go ahead with Subie 2.2, you will be the Number 1 endorser!!  Seriously.  But for sure...get your head around all the pluses and minuses and obstacles.
> 
>> On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 6:51:45 PM PDT, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
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>> Yeah richard, so I’ve been told over and over :-)
>> 
>> What I don’t like about the subie is…
>> 
>> Wish I could retain the stock Syncro air intake including the dust collector on the right hand side. Seems an expansion tank goes there with the conversions I’ve seen.
>> 
>> Also don’t have much idea about a reduced height oil pan. I’ve seen some cast options and reworked steel versions. With my skills and machine access, it’s the latter if I don’t buy ready made.
>> 
>> All those issues that bother me have been dealt with I know. I’m just getting head around things. 
>> 
>> Alistair 
>> 
>>> On May 26, 2021, at 6:46 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>> Hey Buddy, I will add to your friends pressure about going to Subie 2.2.....it's a marvelous machine.  And the electronics and engine support systems are super-duper....and available.  This is getting difficult with WBX.
>> 
>> On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 6:24:09 PM PDT, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
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>> Old ratty,
>> 
>> It’s a good idea. Don’t want to bore you with all my procrastinated ideas about engine. I’d do have a wbx core in garage which of course I should have rebuilt to a working motor, if I had the energy and skill.
>> 
>> I’ve been getting a lot of pressure from friends around here to use the subie 2.2 I’ve held on to ( in a legacy).
>> 
>> Tomorrow might be different, but I think it’s going to be that engine rebuilt. I’ll patch up my current wbx, new clutch stuff etc. And work on subie for a swap.
>> 
>> I know, I know….
>> 
>> Ab
>> 
>> > On May 26, 2021, at 10:53 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> > On 24 May , 2021, at 1:28 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
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>> >> I’ve stripped the motor as much as I can in van, got things prepped to remove. Rebuilt a spare throttle body, and plenum, injectors, runners, hose assembly.
>> >> 
>> >> Waiting for rain to stop before I drop motor. 
>> > 
>> >              Hey Alistair
>> > 
>> >      While You have Eng Out,, You should give a look to this Guys Stuff >
>> > 
>> > https://mansispeed.com/
>> > 
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>> > 
>> > The Efficiency Improve's from Either Or Both of these Upgrades might just also Add some Life Expectancy to Old H2OBoxrz ~  
>> > 
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