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25.01.2022 A few Few looms just completed. First photo is a 2005 Subaru Legacy/Liberty 3ltr 6cyl entire vehicle harness to be re-used in a VW based (rear engined) kitcar. Major modification were the engine and ECU wiring being relocated to the rear of the vehicle by a 3.4m pluggable extension (total of 44wires!). Fuel tank and controller rewired to the front. We also stripped the following from the wiring. ABS Airbag... Door Wiring HVAC All the rear wiring (except for the tail lights and Aux socket). A few redundant power feeds were retained and re-labelled for re-use (such as a 12V fridge supply). The stereo wiring was also retained to allow easy wiring of a stereo. The entire loom is loosely taped together to allow adjustment on installation. The second photo has a couple of EJ207 turbo sti harnesses, both for VW based conversions. The top harness is a JDM version (sourced from the USA), so no immobiliser or cruise control. The bottom harness is an Australian version so has the immobiliser and the customer wanted to retain cruise control.

24.01.2022 V8 Into a Ford Ranger! Bit of a sneak peak of the Canbus Translator for the Ford Ranger conversions. This one is a PX1 with a 5.0L V8 (Coyote motor) from the current model Ford Mustang. This is a prototype translator, we are developing a plug in style translator that plugs into the original Ranger ECU plugs, and as well as doing canbus translation between the two engine types, also does the 4WD control that the original Ford Ranger ECU provided. #V8FORDRANGER #FORDRANGERCONVERSION

23.01.2022 We finally have some LS3 to BRZ/GT86/FRS engine looms in stock after depleting local GM stocks last year. These engine looms have been sourced from GM, and are OEM quality (not cheap Chinese copies). The looms have all been modified to suit the plug and play translator with the installation of the 54pin FA20 engine plug and the reverse lamp plug. Details of the loom (Australian VF Commodore L77-6ltr and LS3-6.2ltr) - To suit TR6060 Gearbox (2pin speed sensor and reverse locko...ut solenoid) - AC Gas Pressure sender plug on the loom (near AC Compressor) - AC Variable displacement compressor compatible (also works with standard compressors) - pre 2015 rear o2 sensor plug (flat 4pin) Some minor adjustments may be necessary to suit different setups (such as different gearbox, o2 sensors, LS2 engines) With this loom and plug and play translator, there is no other wiring needed to be done apart from joining the starter motor trigger (one wire - or using the FA20 wire onto the GM starter). The only other electrical item you will need is the E38 engine ECU (PCM) with an appropriate stand alone tune file. We recommend getting a local tuner to do this, as it costs credits for every different person to edit the tune file. Perfect for customers who do not have a loom with their LS3 engine, or those who do not want to modify their existing loom themselves. Looms are tested by our new "LS3-BRZ/GT86/FRS loom tester" which tests each wire is correctly terminated into the FA20 plug and tests for open/shorts for each wire. Introductory price for the LS3 wiring loom and translator is $1400AU (approx $900US).

22.01.2022 Our LS to BRZ/GT86 mount kit is just about ready. After selling wiring/Canbus solutions for this conversion for over three years and assisting many people with their builds within Australia, we recognised there was a need to assist mechanically. There are a number of sources in the USA for engine mount kits. They seem to work fine in the USA (which is left hand drive), however those that have imported from the USA seem to have various fitment issues, even with kits advertised... as being RHD compatible. These kits use standard LS3 engine mount brackets so the mounts are in the exact same spot as GM intended for the ultimate weight distribution. The quality Whiteline mount rubbers are down low to maximise exhaust header options and won't suffer heat degradation. Using the oem GM brackets, accessories such as the standard AC compressor fits in the standard location without any modifications. The gearbox mount, to suit the TR6060 has been re-designed as a 3piece, allowing the box to be removed easier with the side brackets either bolted or welded to the tunnel. There is adjustabity in the mounts to allow the engine to be adjusted north/south and also spaced to fine tune the height. Mounts will be available as a DIY flat pack kit, using laser cut and machine folded pieces which interlock into each other like a 3D jigsaw puzzle. This will allow further customisation if need be and will save a few $$$. You will therefore need to weld the pieces together and paint them. We will also offer a complete fully welded and painted kit using a purpose built construction jig. We are electrical guys, so have to outsource this welding to a certified welder. These will be made to order. The mounts have been designed to be used with an LS1 or aftermarket front hump sump with just some minor modifications needed. DIY kit will retail for around $600AU including the whiteline engine mounts.

17.01.2022 As well as providing the electrics for the LS to BRZ/GT86/FRS conversions, we are now offering adapter mounts. Specifically aimed for those in the local Australian (RHD) market. There are plenty of LHD mount kits already on the market, and although they seem to work OK for LHD, they often require extensive modifications to get them to work properly in a RHD chassis, not something you want to do after paying big $$$ purchasing and then shipping them. These mounts are aimed to ...be an affordable solution in a flatpack form. This allows flexibility of engine placement to suit your requirements. The default position allows adequate clearance to the firewall to allow HVAC hoses to be connected easily, without modifications to the tunnel to fit the TR6060 gearbox. Also uses the standard LS3 block mounts and allows the use of the standard accessories such as A/C compressor and Alternator. A front oil sump is required from an LS1 with slight clearancing at the bell housing end to clear the swaybar/crossmember, or an aftermarket front sump can be used with oil filter relocation. Mount pieces are lasercut and computer bent steel pieces, notched to provide interlocking to adjacent pieces. All that is required is some notching of the RHS pieces, welding and then painting. They can also be manufactured fully welded together and painted on request (and made to order). Full details on the webshop https://www.agtengineering.com.au//ls-brz-86-frs-mount-kit See more

17.01.2022 Just completed a USDM 2015 WRX STI harness cut down for a USA customer to install into a Porsche. This also included modifying the tune to remove all the EVAP and Air Injection errors from the tune (instead of having to use an "interface board"). We also used the opportunity to update the Canbus emulator mini to emulate the DCCD controller as used in the 2015+ STI models. See what happens to the instrument cluster when you unplug the emulator!

16.01.2022 This is a video explaining the use of the BRZ/GT86/FRS electric power steering setup that can be used in a different vehicle, or used within the BRZ/GT86/FRS. The Canbus Emulator allows the steering system to work stand alone, required when used in a different vehicle, or for custom applications withint the BRZ/GT86/FRS, or with conversions where the required signals are no longer present. The Canbus Emulator comes in four different versions: 1) Canbus Emulator with automatic... varying assist via an external speed pulse or speed sensor. 2) Canbus Emulator with manual controlled variable assist via an on board potentiometer. 3) Canbus Emulator with manual controlled variable assist via an external dash mounted dial (dimmer mechanism) that clips into a vacent slot in the factory dash next to the dash lamp dimmer dial. 4) Emulator without the vehicle speed emulation (used if your BRZ/GT86?BRZ speedometer still works, and you just need the engine Canbus Emulation without going to a full Canbus Translator) Price is $330AU, including worldwide shipping. (Just over $200US). Available at agtengineering.com.au

14.01.2022 We like getting involved in high-tech engine conversions and when this Tesla 85D was spotted at the Salvage Auctions it was hard to resist as a donor/R&D car for a customer wanting to do an electric dune buggy build! It's only early days and the scope of how much we use from the Tesla in the buggy is yet to be determined. One thing for sure, it is going to be cool, quiet and quick!

14.01.2022 This video shows how you can hook up the Canbus Translator V2 to just about any engine to get the basics working with just a handfull of wires. A TACHO RPM Input (2 to 16cylinder), Temperature Input (choice of 3 different sensors), and a MIL (Check Engine) Lamp input, allows the instrument cluster and Electric Power steering to work to near full functionality. To get mpg and gear indicator to work you will need to use a supported Canbus engine management system. The Translato...r V2 also has a Ground-Switched AC control output to either wire to the engine managment system or an AC clutch relay to allow Air Conditioning to work in the BRZ/86/FRS. It can also work with Pushbutton Start systems with appropriate wiring. This video demonstrates the use with a BRZ/86/FRS, however the same concept applies to other supported vehicles such as Nissans and Fords. See more

13.01.2022 Just a few recent Canbus Translator boards for Subaru, Nissan and Ford systems as well as some plug in BRZ/86 translator. Unfortunately we have experienced some delays in receiving these wire in versions from the PCB manufacturer due to a shortage on a few tiny parts due to everything that is going on at the moment with the virus. We received a batch of 30 last week (pictured) and should have these optioned, programmed and tested this coming week. There is also another batch ...of plug and play BRZ/86/FRS converters in production and these should arrive in a couple of weeks. There are also some delays in shipping times both domestic and international shipments due to the lower number of air traffic options worldwide. Instead of a normal shipping time of one week it can at the moment be a lot longer than that. Hopefully we start returning to normal soon. Stay safe. Andrew (AGT Engineering) See more

13.01.2022 Got a few shots of two LS Swapped BRZs together in one spot. The white one has been getting a wiring and Canbus Translator upgrade from the V1 to the V2 to allow Cruise Control, Pushbutton Start and AC to work.

12.01.2022 The updated Canbus Emulator Mini is just about ready. This new update includes support for the Gen5 Liberty/Legacy/Outback (2010+), including a body computer and Instrument cluster emulation for PB start models (so they can be removed) . The other significant update is the speed sensor with a better software algorithm for noisy speed senders such as the $10 ebay sender pointing to a CV bolt or Subarugears Subaflange. This update eliminates the random speedo needle flickering and the occasional cruise control cancellation due to the noisey/false triggering when using this type of speed sender. There has been a slight delay in finishing this update due to the test vehicle being out of action due to a mechanical issue which has just been fixed. Apologies to those who have been waiting.

11.01.2022 Another shipment of brand new genuine GM LS wiring harnesses arrived from Holden today. Sold out on the LS to BRZ/GT86/FRS harnesses last week with a sudden surge and will have this batch modified and available shortly.

09.01.2022 We actually designed this a number of years ago for a 2014 WRX power steering rack and sold a few for the WRX racks and the BRZ/86/FRS columns. After a few enquiries lately, we thought we had better do a video and release some information on it. Based on the canbus emulator-mini, the emulator emulates rpm and vehicle speed to allow the electrical power steering units of the BRZ/86/FRS to work stand alone, either with engine conversions or in a totally different vehicle. The good thing with these power steering setups is that the power assist unit is in a relatively compact unit in the column (not the steering rack). This means it is good for use in retrofit older vehicles that did not come with power steeting. Modifications to the steering rack is not required, just the column.

09.01.2022 Stand alone wiring harness for an EJ25 turbo from an 07 Liberty/Legacy. This harness will be going into a dune buggy, so the Air conditioning wiring was also removed. Also removed the Air Pump related wiring and reflashed the ECU to remove the air pump codes. The instrument cluster is going to be reused in the buggy so all the wires to the cluster were labelled to identify indicator lamps and wiring for the gauges. Being a Canbus system, it runs a Canbus Emulator to emulate the ABS and auto transmission system and provides a speed input to the ECU and cluster.

08.01.2022 The Ford Ranger Canbus translator is nearly complete. The Translator converts the Canbus Signals between the Ranger and the Mustang Engine Computer and allows all the factory functions to work as intended (we are however still working on getting the cruise control to work). The Translator is designed for the PX1 Ranger, however it will also be able to be used with the PX2 and maybe the PX3. Currently working on the 5L V8 Coyote motor (from the Mustang), however will also be programmed to work with Falcon V8 and 6Turbo as well as GM LS engine systems.

08.01.2022 Some good news for LS swapped BRZ/86/FRS customers. We have finally sourced a new supply of brand new GM LS engine wiring looms and will soon have these available for sale pre-modified with the 54pin FA20 plug. This will allow a complete plug and play solution without having to source an engine harness, modifying harnesses to install the FA20 plug, or sending harnesses to AGT for modification. These wiring looms will mostly suit later LS3 engines using the E38 engine computer. Price for the full emulator and harness will be $1400AU (Less than $1000US) and includes worldwide shipping. You will still need to source an E38 ECU and a compatible HP Tuners file will be added to the website.

07.01.2022 We actually designed this a number of years ago for a 2014 WRX power steering rack and sold a few for the WRX racks and the BRZ/86/FRS columns. After a few enquiries lately, we thought we had better do a video and release some information on it. Based on the canbus emulator-mini, the emulator emulates rpm and vehicle speed to allow the electrical power steering units of the BRZ/86/FRS to work stand alone, either with engine conversions or in a totally different vehicle. The good thing with these power steering setups is that the power assist unit is in a relatively compact unit in the column (not the steering rack). This means it is good for use in retrofit older vehicles that did not come with power steeting. Modifications to the steering rack is not required, just the column.

07.01.2022 Doing some testing with the 5Speed Subaru automatic and the EZ36. Seems everyone wants the auto in their VW. We are looking at the possibility electrically and then it will be up to Subarugears to see if it can be done mechanically. Subarugears are currently testing the reversed 4speed auto that we did the wiring harness for several months back. Then we might look at the CVT Auto.

06.01.2022 Saw this 2010 Subaru Outback diesel for sale in Southern NSW for a good price. Thought it would be fantastic for someone wanting to do a diesel conversion in their VW. You will probably need to join the group to contact the seller (Subaru Cars & parts NSW official).

06.01.2022 An overview of the updated Canbus Translator for the BRZ/86/FRS. The updated Translator gets a few more functions working over the orignal Version1, including Pushbutton Start, Air Conditioning and Cruise Control. It also has a better functioning Traction Control, an Accelerator Pedal converter to allow the use of the OEM Accelerator pedal. It can also be optioned with a bluetooth module to allow viewing of live data, settings configuration and remote firmare updates. It does just about everything the Plug and Play version does. Although aimed at late model CAN-CAN conversions (such as the LS3), it can also be used with ANY engine, with hard wired inputs from the engine's TACHO wire and a temperature sensor input.

04.01.2022 The Subaru interface box as an all in one interface comprising of all the fuses, relays, connectors, diagnostics indicators lamps and even an onboard OBDII diagnostic port. It is designed to replace all the loose modules, relays and connectors and house them all in one enclosure. The interface box also incluses fuses and radiator fan relays, eliminating the needs to install extra hardware to run these components. The interface box also includes add on options such as a Canbu...s emulator, fuel system emulator and variable speed fuel pump emulator (for 02+ turbo and H6 engines). "Test Mode" and "Read Memory" subaru connectos are replaced with opn-board toggle switches. A 3rd toggle switch selects between constant OBDII power and switched OBDII power. This enables an OBDII scanner (or bluetooth module) to be able to be plugged into the OBDII port permanently without flatening the vehicle battery. Designed to work on just about all OEM Subaru EFI wiring systems, from the 1990s EJ22 all the way to current model Canbus/electronic throttle systems. The interface shaves up to several hours off the harness modification time and also simplifies and speeds up the electrical install to the vehicle. We are still completing some final testing on the first batch of units that are installed to various types of wiring harnesses. This video demonstrates the use on a late model EZ36 engine. Further details will be added on the website shortly, including a user manual and wiring guides for varous types of Subaru harnesses. #subaruvw #vwsubaru #subaruvwswap #canbusemulator

02.01.2022 The Ford Ranger Canbus translator is nearly complete. The Translator converts the Canbus Signals between the Ranger and the Mustang Engine Computer and allows all the factory functions to work as intended (we are however still working on getting the cruise control to work). The Translator is designed for the PX1 Ranger, however it will also be able to be used with the PX2 and maybe the PX3. Currently working on the 5L V8 Coyote motor (from the Mustang), however will also be programmed to work with Falcon V8 and 6Turbo as well as GM LS engine systems.

02.01.2022 This video shows the same EZ36 engine running stand alone as we have shown previously, however we have now added the wiring to control the 5speed automatic transmission. Running a few modifcations and testing to ensure it can be converted to 2WD with the reversed R&P. Also watch to the end... A canbus engine management system with no cluster or body computer! This is part of the immobiliser delete we are working on as well as a few upcoming products to make late model Subaru ...engines an easy conversion into VWs, potentially halving harness conversion time (and therefore cost) and making the install quicker, easier and neater. AGT Engineering has been doing wiring harnesses for Subaru covnersions into VW's for 20years and are the most advanced wiring harness converter in the world. We don't focus on one particular model, instead we provide services from 30year old EJ22 conversions all the way to current model FA/FB/EZ and EE Diesel into any type of VW, buggy, kitcar or race car. We also do loom merges for either later model or Turbo/H6 engines into older vehicles or upgrading the standard N/A engines. Finally we also do full vehicle harnesses from headlight to tail light, using Subaru wiring and electrical components (inlcuding fuseboxes). Front engine, rear engine or mid engine configurations are all possible.