Subaru conversion

Hockin · Post by **Hockin** » Sun Nov 03, 2002 3:04 pm

Hey everyone, I'm new to this forum as I've only just got back on the net!

I've got a 2.0 Scooby Turbo (import - 256bhp) engine which I'm gonna chuck at a 1962 bug chassis! I was wonderin where the best place would be to get an adapter plate?! I know of a few companies, but have no contact information what so ever!

Also, what gearbox would anyone go for? I can get the Scooby gearbox, so I'm thinking of grafting that into the chassis... what do ya think?!

Cheers all!

Mark

goatmaster187 · Post by **goatmaster187** » Sun Nov 03, 2002 6:58 pm

www.kennedyeng.com
Order thier catalog there is useful info in it.

Hockin · Post by **Hockin** » Sun Nov 03, 2002 10:48 pm

Cheers very much mate!

I'll get in touch and see what they think!

Baja Wes · Post by **Baja Wes** » Sun Nov 03, 2002 10:48 pm

All the subaru people whinge how crap the subaru gearbox is and how easy it breaks so I personally wouldn't use it, plus the fact it turns the wrong way.

Hockin · Post by **Hockin** » Sun Nov 03, 2002 11:27 pm

I'll have to look into getting a decent gearbox then! I want 5 speed really, I know of a place that can build me a strong one... I'll get in touch with them!

Thanks for the info!

Richard Olafsson · Post by **Richard Olafsson** » Mon Nov 04, 2002 1:10 am

I have done this swap...
Go to my website for full details, there is also another guy on here that has just bought a bug with this set-up in Australia (Reuben), he has posted pictures before, do a quick search (maybe in Volksrodders section)

Rich

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Hockin · Post by **Hockin** » Mon Nov 04, 2002 1:44 am

Cheers Rich!

I emailed you earlier! I've seen your site... will come in extreamly handy indeed!

Hockin · Post by **Hockin** » Mon Nov 04, 2002 1:46 am

Oh by the way, how did you rig the fuel tank?! I'm guessing there are return pipes to play with?!

reub-revhead · Post by **reub-revhead** » Mon Nov 04, 2002 5:49 am

G'day Mark, Goatmaster, Wes, Rich. How are you all??

Mark, have a look at http://photo.starblvd.net/volxrod

A few pics for you to look at.

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Richard Olafsson · Post by **Richard Olafsson** » Mon Nov 04, 2002 7:02 am

Nice pics Reub! How's the tear down coming along?
For the fuel tank I would advise a fully baffled unit with internal high pressure fuel pump. It would probably be easier to adapt a different one or make a new one up. Yes, you need a return pipe and possibly extra vent lines, dependign if you use the Subaru carbon canister etc etc

Rich

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Lummocks · Post by **Lummocks** » Tue Nov 05, 2002 3:29 pm

I think that Mark should really put that engine in a car a bit lighter that the beatle...maybe a buggy or something?!...pop some wheelies lad

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I know that floor pans a '62 minter!

Lummocks · Post by **Lummocks** » Tue Nov 05, 2002 3:30 pm

DOH!