Is a half Subaru possible?

[13brv3]

Greetings,

I've seen 1/2 VW engines, and 1/3 Corvair engines, but I can't seem to find any info on a 1/2 Subaru. I don't know that much about the Subaru engines, but I was just curious if it's been done, or if it's even possible.

Thanks,
Rusty

 

[rv6ejguy]

Since it's liquid cooled, would be a major undertaking to plug all the leaks. Possible but not work the effort. Best to consider a smaller/lighter engine to begin with like the BMW.

 

[nerobro]

It's been "done" But it's far from easy. when I say it's been done, water cooled blocks have been both cut down, and stretched over the years. There's V-12 GM blocks, and v4 and v6's built off of chevy v8's too. .... It's certianly not easy.

VW, and Corvair are "simpler" because there's no water jackets to think about. Also, they're older tech, and have more garage friendly tolerances. Half VW's are nearly a hacksaw job.

 

[pictsidhe]

There was a v-twin Merlin, too.

 

[nerobro]

There was a v-twin Merlin, too.

That was in a motorcycle, wasn't it?

 

[13brv3]

I hadn't considered the water jacket problem, so that makes sense. That probably explains why I've never heard of one.
Thanks,
Rusty

 

[sotaro]

That was in a motorcycle, wasn't it?

Yup, an Australian built it I believe. About 5 liters.

 

[slociviccoupe]

So looking at my subaru and id say yes but not keeping it opposed. You would remove the cylinder bank from the crank case without the waterpump. And then weld on a plate to create an oil pan. Prety much becoming an inline twin.

 

[cheapracer]

There was a v-twin Merlin, too.

Yes, and I have been to Lucky Kaiser's house, 10 minutes from where I used to live, and had a good look at it.
Beenleigh, Queensland for the Australians.

So looking at my subaru ....

I don't see how one could go past a BMW twin.

You would only go to the trouble for an air cooled engine, VW obviously.