jdm vs. usdm

vwconvert1915 · 02-03-2005, 01:42 AM

Here's my issue I plan on swapping a ej20t into my vw bug. Yah call me crazy however, I need a big project after spending an extended vacation in the lovely state of kuwait. Ok nitty gritty... quite simply I need an engine that will last and one I can easily maintain. My car will not be subject to emissions and I can pretty much tailor my car to fit the engine. I need to know if I should go Jdm or Usdm keeping in mind any maintance issues. Oh and I need like 50,000-75,000 miles before anything major mechanical. Another concideration is wiring and any schematics backing my adventure up. Any info or input is appreciated,
Thanks
vwconvert1915

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Capt Crunch · 02-03-2005, 09:03 AM

If you're really concerned about maintenance, I would get a USDM WRX motor. Any form of sti is probably overkill.

JDM_Scobaru · 02-03-2005, 11:28 PM

Go with EJ20G.

Zach

911renegade · 02-04-2005, 09:10 AM

a 1973 beetle is obd1?

rubyred · 02-16-2005, 12:05 AM

hey, im also doing the subaru in vw conversion. i got the ej20g, mainly because an sti engine or any other would just be overkill to the 10th degree. we are talking about sub 2000 lb vehicles here. you can pick up a low milage one for about 750 bucks.

im in Orange county CA, where are you located?

DomozitoLK · 02-18-2005, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDM_Scobaru

well since your vw is obd1...

1973 Beetles aren't OBD-anything. They are single carb motor with no engine management. The first OBD systems weren't introduced until 1988.

02-03-2005, 01:42 AM	#1
vwconvert1915 Scooby Newbie Member#: 77504 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: currently kuwait Vehicle: 1973 vw superbug red	jdm vs. usdm Here's my issue I plan on swapping a ej20t into my vw bug. Yah call me crazy however, I need a big project after spending an extended vacation in the lovely state of kuwait. Ok nitty gritty... quite simply I need an engine that will last and one I can easily maintain. My car will not be subject to emissions and I can pretty much tailor my car to fit the engine. I need to know if I should go Jdm or Usdm keeping in mind any maintance issues. Oh and I need like 50,000-75,000 miles before anything major mechanical. Another concideration is wiring and any schematics backing my adventure up. Any info or input is appreciated, Thanks vwconvert1915 * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-03-2005, 11:28 PM	#3
JDM_Scobaru Scooby Specialist Member#: 57809 Join Date: Mar 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: West Virginia University	Go with EJ20G. Zach Last edited by JDM_Scobaru; 02-18-2005 at 10:39 PM.

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rubyred Scooby Newbie Member#: 70414 Join Date: Sep 2004	hey, im also doing the subaru in vw conversion. i got the ej20g, mainly because an sti engine or any other would just be overkill to the 10th degree. we are talking about sub 2000 lb vehicles here. you can pick up a low milage one for about 750 bucks. im in Orange county CA, where are you located?