914 Subaru Conversion

The Renegade Hybrids 914 Chevy V8 conversions have been around for 25+ years and hundreds of cars have been successfully converted. More recently the 914 LS series V8 kit was born using the late model, all aluminum, GM engines and even more 914’s have made it to Super-Car status. Then, in response for an even lighter and more economical engine alternative, Renegade went back to a flat four designed engine with a very modern twist, and developed the EJ series Subaru conversion kit! To the few that doubted the performance of the V8 in this fantastic little mid-engine platform, our response is clear! “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!”

With donor engines choices from 120HP to a tune-able 450HP, impressive reliability and fuel economy, low center of gravity, and a HUGE aftermarket support industry, the ‘Subie’ flat four EJ series engines, have found a new home with a distant cousin, the 914! Here are just some of the engine choices that work with our conversion kit:

EJ18: Found in Imprezas from 1993-1997. Rated at 110hp and 120 ft-lbs
EJ22 Phase I: Found in Legacies from 1990-1998 and Imprezas from 1995-1998. Comes rated at 130hp and 137 ft-lbs, 135hp and 140 ft-lbs, or 137hp and 145 ft-lbs.
EJ22 Phase II: Found in Legacies in 1999 and Imprezas from 1999-2001. Rated at 142hp and 149 ft-lbs.
EJ22-T Phase I: Found in Sport Sedan and Touring Wagons (Legacies) from 1990-1994. Turbocharged and non-intercooled. Rated at 160hp and 181 ft-lbs. Closed deck, cast pistons, forged rods, oil squirters: turbo motor. Poor flowing heads.
EJ25 DOHC Phase I: Found in Legacies from 1996-1999, Imprezas in 1998, and Foresters in 1998. Rated at either 155hp and 140 ft-lbs in 1996 or 165hp and 162 ft-lbs in 1997-1999.
EJ25 SOHC Phase II: Found in Legacies from 2000+, Imprezas from 1999+, and Foresters from 1999+. Rated at 165hp and 166 ft-lbs. There was a slight compression ratio change from 1999-2000 where it went from 9.7:1 to 10.0:1.

USDM EJ20: US Domestic Market WRX. Found in 2002+ WRXs. Rated at 227hp and 217 ft-lbs. Turbocharged, intercooled, open deck, and decent heads.
EJ25T DOHC: Available in 2004 in the Forester XT. Rated at 210hp and 235 ft-lbs. Turbocharged, intercooled, VVTi (Variable Valve Timing), and drive by wire.
EJ25T-STi DOHC: Available in 2004 in the WRX STi. Rated at 300hp and 300 ft-lbs. Turbocharged, intercooled, AVCS (Active Valve Control System), drive by wire, intercooler sprayer, and semi-closed design.

Basic Parts for Subaru Conversion

$1,995 BASIC SUBARU CONVERSION KIT (individual parts in kit not sold separately)

INCLUDES:

Renegade Hybrids Cradle Style Mount

Rubber Isolators

Mount Plates (front)

Mount Plates (rear)

Billet Adapter Plate

Custom 9" Flywheel

Pilot Bearing

Throw Out Bearing

Kevlar 9" Clutch Disc

Stage Two 9" Pressure Plate

All necessary hardware

NOTE: This kit includes the high-performance 9" clutch upgrade already. The 9" clutch components will handle up to 400 hp and 400 foot pounds of torque...more than the 914 transaxle can typically handle!
$995 COMPLETE COOLING SYSTEM
$120 RADIATOR HOSE
$36 COOLANT HOSE ADAPTERS
$25 COOLANT TEMP SENDER: Customized VDO unit.
$45 OIL PRESSURE SENDER: Customized VDO unit.
$399 HEAT/AC UNDER-DASH UNIT: This three vent under dash unit can be used as a heater only or for heat and AC. It comes with a three speed fan switch, powerful blower motor, blend control, three directional vents, AC evaporator and heater core, all enclosed in a trim-line under dash case.
$1,200 CARRERA FRONT SUSPENSION (used, subject to availability): For recommended five lug 911 or Big Red Renegade brake upgrade.
$295 5 BOLT REAR HUB SERVICE: An economical way of converting to the five-lug wheel pattern on the rear of the car. Send us your brake rotors (in good condition) along with your rear hubs, and we will machine them for the 911 5-lug hub pattern and install 911 wheel studs. (Also available, hubs alone for use with SC or Carerra rear rotors - $195)
$600 REAR COIL-OVER SHOCK PACKAGE: Allows precise adjustment of rear ride height and the ability to fine tune spring rates. Includes new bilstein shocks, coil-over kit and springs. Many spring choices available. From 180 to 225 lbs are most common, depending on application and usage.
$699 HIGH PERFORMANCE AXLE KIT: Good up to 500 hp! Sold per pair.
$350 TURBO RELOCATION KIT
$450 INTERCOOLER RELOCATION KIT
$300 CUSTOM SPEED SENSOR KIT
$200 CUSTOM SHIFT ROD
$7,194 TOTAL
The above list covers everything you will need from Renegade to get your Turbo car done.

Optional Parts

$350 Turbo Relocation Kit ( picture )
$60 Intake ( picture )
$450 Inter-Cooler Relocation Kit ( picture )
$175 Turbo Down Pipe ( picture )
Videos

"Donut" Video (Long Version)
6 MB
1:11

"Donut" Video (Short Version)
3 MB
0:26

"Burnout" Video
800 KB
0:07

"Tire" Video
1.5 MB
0:09

"The Need For Speed" Video
916 KB
0:11

"Still Handles Like A Dream" Video
10 MB
0:09

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