

| Subject: | Kennedy and the 2.2 Subaru |
| From: | Brian Isherwood |
| Date: | Tue, 2 Jan 1996 10:53:38 +0000 |
Just got my mail from Kennedy which outlines the Subaru kit they have developed. Summary: The 2.2 Subaru weighs only 50 pounds more than the Vanagon engine. Provides 130 horsepower Runs smoother than the VW and fits like it belongs there. Stronger starter recommended due to the high compression of this engine. The 2.2 engine needs to be complete - rubber motor mounts, throttle cable, air duct, air flow meter, engine computer and the four computer plugs. Air filter box would be useful. If you have AC and PS these pumps will be necessary. Three other items which are mandatory: ignition and fuel pump relays, and igniter. The igniter is found as a small black box 2" square, .5" thick in the middle of the firewall in the engine compartment. The small harness must also come from the engine, which means removing the suby dash and left fender. the actual document could be faxed to you from KEP or myself. Basic Kit: Manual shift: $520 includes an engine adapter cut from aircraft aluminum, and a custom 228mm flywheel so you can retain the original VW clutch. Stronger starter motor: $240 Extras Kit: $130 includes; intake air duct (necessary for clearance) detailed wiring instructions and blueprint layout for the computer (someone with wiring experience will spend a few days with this) Fittings and petcocks to update the radiator system - no piping in this partial kit. Future parts to be developed - estimate only - $395 Exhaust system with catalytic converter for ARB approval in Cali. Radiator line piping, 2' long, PVC tubing, heat shield, wiring to reach the cab. That's all the information I have at this time, however a complete subaru conversion could end up costing less than a H2O rebuild. brian. 84 Westfalia, Vancouver, B.C.
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