r5gordini Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Hi All, I'm pleased to be here! I've just started a major project! I'm fitting a Legacy Outback 3.0R Spec B engine, and a Subaru 5-speed gearbox into a 1971 VW Bay Window Bus! I'm planning to post updates in various places and showcase the project on YouTube. Stay tuned! I hope the project is of interest here. My main area of concern is how to work with can-bus to fool the ECU that the ABS module is still in play (it won't be). I'm experienced with vehicle electronics, having done a DIY standalone ECU project in the past, but haven't worked with can bus before. I have both the bus and the donor Subaru. I picked the Subaru up at the weekend. It took over an hour and a half to load it on the trailer due to the accident damage. The front wheels didn't turn as most of the front suspension had been removed. And the owner's driveway was gravel and mud. Not conducive to using wheel dollies or an engine crane! I've already removed the engine from the Legacy. I've noticed a few missing parts. Time to get the wallet out. Thanks, Andrew 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r5gordini Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share Posted September 7, 2020 Oh and prizes to anyone that manages to identify the car in the bottom-right of the picture with the bus in it. It's the car I fitted the DIY ECU into... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Hi n welcome. Bug (2000) impreza onwards ecus can be mapped via ecutek or carberry software, so you might be able to "map out " the abs issues. Certainly worth looking into . As for the car in the corner Mitsubishi starion ? . Either way feel free to start a build thread on here ,to log your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r5gordini Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Thank you so much! Good to be here. I'll definitely look into mapping out the ABS module. Nope - guess again on the car 😉 Wrong country of manufacture is the clue! Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Wotcha and welcome - Interesting project. WRT the guess what it is.... Renault Alpine V6 turbo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r5gordini Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Thank you! Yes you have it correct! Well done. That shows serious car spotting skills! It's my1992 Alpine A610 - 3L V6 turbo 🙂 Andrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 What is even scarier is @savage bulldogs and I were chatting about Renaults Wed evening and that car came up I check your thread this morning and recognise the same motor - too spooky 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r5gordini Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 It really is 🙂 I'll be starting a YouTube channel to showcase my project and will be posting here. I plan to use as much of the Subaru electronics as I can. Watch this space! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Only fast Renault I've ever owned was a Brodie Britain tuned Renault 5 gt turbo , thing used to try n kill me with torque steer on a regular basis but wish I still had it 😏 Popped into see a mate who's into his vdubs , this is his mk2 syncro running a longitudinal de stroked ,forged ,low compression v5 r32 engine with a gt40 and dsg 😍 think she's gonna be a bit of a animal 🤪 Best of luck with the project and keep us posted , bud 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r5gordini Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Thank you! That will be a bit of a beast! I will keep you all posted with the project. My donor Spec. B is now ready to be taken away. I've fully stripped the car. Have got some parts for sale now 😉 Andrew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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