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Snow Master Restoration ~ by Snowcat Operations

Hi Mike, When you install that new subaru engine ,use a modine #935 radiator .Get it at Napa . They are cheap and come with a lifetime warranty. It should work fine . It is very small and made for subaru engines .If you need more cooling they also make a heavy duty 3 roll . I AM NOT SURE OF THE NUMBER .If you have a wreaking yard close by get the electric cooling fans that are made for this model . It will look factory !!!!
 
Thats funny because my brother said the exact same thing. Except to by just a new Sub radiator instead of the modine but to get the fans ect from a junk yard.. you know exactly which one!
 
Re: In need of rear deck snow guards

so villi , how was your winter ,,, we finally got our snow trac out after restoration ... hope all is well gordon robertson
 
CRITICAL SUBARU ENGINE SWAP INFORMATION




FOR ALL YOU WHO ARE PLANNING A SUBARU ENGINE SWAP INTO YOUR SNOW TRAC HERE IS SOME VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION.​

The EA82 series is a great motor but is 36 inches wide. That gives us 1/2" clearance and each side of the engine compartment where the heads are. PLUS the spark plugs are on the end of the heads so the wires wont clear. The EJ22 Engines are 32" wide at the heads and the spark plugs are on top just behind the heads at an angle. Alot like VW plugs. This is also the most produced Subaru engine in this class and the most reliable. Even if you break the timing belt the Valves dont get bent! It also has the most spare parts available and is a great motor series. The Ones we want are:

EJ22 OHC: 2.2L OHC Legacy (90-94) 135 HP @ 5600 RPM 137 ft lb @4400 rpm

EJ22 OHCT 2.2L OHCT Turbocharged Legcy (91-94) 160 HP 5600 rpm 181 ft lb @2800 rpm.

The engines need to be brought in from the bottom on any of them since the top bends in and also the chain splash guards if still in are each 3 inches wide. Thats 31" between the two. The heads will be below these. Hope this helps.
 
Well I have picked out the exact engine for my cat. I will be going with the Subaru EJ22 OHCT 2.2 Turbocharged. Thats 160 HP with 181 ft lbs or Torque! These came out of 91-94 Subaru Legacy Turbo. Should be quite the engine swap. Now I need to get my transaxle beefed up which is not a big deal. Other than that and running a fuel injection fuel tank the system it should be a pretty straight forward swap. My engine will come with a pre built wire harness and ECU. This will eliminate all the wiring headaches! The wire harness is $450 just for the engine. BUT thats money well spent! My only question I havent had a chance to anwser yet is the exaust run from the Turbo.
 
Mike,
You will need the 3 row for the turbo . I want to say it is a #2302 , but recheck this .Go Napa/Modine. They carry a lifetime warranty .
ALLEN

Snowcat Operations said:
Well I have picked out the exact engine for my cat. I will be going with the Subaru EJ22 OHCT 2.2 Turbocharged. Thats 160 HP with 181 ft lbs or Torque! These came out of 91-94 Subaru Legacy Turbo. Should be quite the engine swap. Now I need to get my transaxle beefed up which is not a big deal. Other than that and running a fuel injection fuel tank the system it should be a pretty straight forward swap. My engine will come with a pre built wire harness and ECU. This will eliminate all the wiring headaches! The wire harness is $450 just for the engine. BUT thats money well spent! My only question I havent had a chance to anwser yet is the exaust run from the Turbo.
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Villi<
Did you buy the Subaru engined Snow Trac? If so do you have any engine compartment pictures? I am putting a Subaru motor into my Snow Master. Thanks for any help!
 
villi said:
No I did not buy that Snow Trac but I can take some pictures some time for you.
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Villi it would be a big help to a lot of people if you could take and post several photos. :wave:

I actually have gotten quite a few emails from people who specifically ask about engine swaps. Please get some photos when you have a chance and post them here.

Larry Coy at the Roughwoods Inn in Alaska did an engine swap and installed a Toyota engine, but it required modifications to the hood and some other sheet metal mods. He posted a couple photos of his. But as the Toyota engine didn't fit really well, the Subaru engine makes a great choice to install into the Snow Trac.

I've also had several people ask about installing a VW TDI engine. I'm not a good mechanic, but that seems like it might also be a nice engine if it is small enough to fit.
 
If you could that would be perfect. Is the new owner wanting to sell it? Anyway I would love to get some pictures of the engine compartment. Thanks Villi.
 
Snowcat Operations said:
Its in cold storage. Ran out of fun money for that project. Next summer should see her completed.
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Translation from SnoOpese to 'merican...

"It's in cold storage" = Elephant sat on it. Told him not to keep the clown car in the same tent as the elephants. :pat:

"Ran out of fun money for that project" = Gave up. :idiot:

"Next summer should see her completed." = Ten yard roll-off scheduled for spring. :loser:
 
HA!!! Score! Got a 'no comment' from Mike-the-Mouth!!! Two months left and my year is made already!
 
Found this dead thread in the back of the FF closet. Dang, got dust and cobwebs on my typing finger. :rolf2:
 
Great news...Mike finally got his Snot Master clown car out of the circus tent and converted it for summer use. Great job, Mikey! :clap:






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Today I test fitted some rear cab panels I had made about 3 years ago before I started my then new job. 3 years later Im ready to restart the rebuild. The panels fit pretty good but one needs. a little trimming. I will take pics tomorrow. Work keeps me away most of the year.
 
Snowcat Operations said:
Today I test fitted some rear cab panels I had made about 3 years ago before I started my then new job. 3 years later Im ready to restart the rebuild. The panels fit pretty good but one needs. a little trimming. I will take pics tomorrow. Work keeps me away most of the year.
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And Rum Keeps me dizzy the rest of the year !!!!!:yum:
 
I also had a new outer door skin made. This one has a window as well.
 

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