EJ20 boxer into old beetle.

mr25psi · Post by **mr25psi** » Tue Jun 25, 2002 2:21 am

Hello all,
this conversions has probably been discussed so many times already, but i'm quite new to vw performance. anyways, will a wrx ej20 engine transplant ok into a 1973 beetle? how will the gearbox mate up?? any complications? what factors should i be aware of??

thanx fellas...

Richard Olafsson · Post by **Richard Olafsson** » Tue Jun 25, 2002 4:32 am

Most of the details will be on my site.
Inner wings will need widening for clearance of the heads and you will probably have to box in the rear bulkhead for turbo and intercooler clearance... Don't forget a very strong transmission!

Rich

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reub-revhead · Post by **reub-revhead** » Tue Jul 16, 2002 1:35 am

Just did a post.

Currently installing one into a 68 beetle.

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Stephen · Post by **Stephen** » Fri Aug 09, 2002 4:32 am

The single biggest problem is the shear size of the engine. This info should help put a lot of people off the conversion:
high:56cm
wide:82cm
deep:45cm
crack centerline to sump: 28 as compared to 108 in a bug!!!!!
The sump itself is 16cm high this is the problem

although I have a contact that can do dry sump conversions but your looking at big $$$$

Stephen

Single Cab · Post by **Single Cab** » Wed Aug 28, 2002 11:49 pm

You can get shortened sumps from a variety of sources...

Thomas

Richard Olafsson · Post by **Richard Olafsson** » Thu Aug 29, 2002 12:00 am

The shortened sumps are for the NA engines. I haven't heard of anybody using one with the turbo engine. Besides, there isn't much to gain as the oil filter and exhaust manifold aren't far off level with the bottom of the sump...

Worth the work tho!

Rich

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