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58-71-05 Subaru Swap VW Beetle
Добавлен 26 май 2013
58/71\\05 VW Beetle Subaru Swap... Track Day!! 1/4???
This is my 1958 VW Beetle on a 1971 VW Beetle chassis and a 2005 Subaru Forester EJ25 sohc DBW engine. After 3 years of building the car it was time to head to the track to see what it would run. I did baby the car a little more than I should have..... But transmissions are expensive!! But over all happy with the consistent times it put down. Maybe next time ill get some slicks and give it more launch then maybe I can get it into the high 12s???.... Hope you all enjoy the video and the build itself. If anyone has any question ask away and ill try to help out in what ever way I can.
If you would like to see all the build pictures I have them posted on the Facebook page for everyone to check...
If you would like to see all the build pictures I have them posted on the Facebook page for everyone to check...
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Видео
58/71\\05 VW Beetle Subaru Swap Walk around
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
This is my 1958 VW Beetle on a 1971 VW Beetle chassis and a 2005 Subaru Forester EJ25 sohc DBW engine. After 3 years and around 15,000 miles I figured I would do a updated walk around video. The car has been great! Always starts up on the first try and virtually no maintenance. Hope you all enjoy the video and the build itself. If anyone has any question ask away and ill try to help out in what...
VW Covid get together!!
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 года назад
Our local VW car club put together a little get together since all the car shows have been cancelled. Hopefully next time we'll get more people. I usually don't put music in my videos but the wind was strong and killed my mic on my camera. and i also forgot my go-pro SD card so i only had my phone. Enjoy!!
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap Corona Cruise 2020
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.4 года назад
On statewide lockdown and needed to get out for a cruise in the VW.
VW vs Mustang
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.6 лет назад
58' VW Beetle EJ25 Subi swap VS 2018 Ford Mustang 5.0 Pulled up on a 2018 Ford Mustang with a 5.0. He took off first,i got on it, we both hit it and i started to get ahead of him. He caught up but not until i slowed down cause of a minivan in front of us. If i didn't spin the tires in 2nd i would've really been out front big time! Not bad for a 180hp Subaru vs 460hp Mustang...
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap......Exhaust / Muffler Clip outside and in-car.
Просмотров 21 тыс.6 лет назад
58/71\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap......Exhaust / Muffler Clip outside and in-car.
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap. Test run 0-100mph
Просмотров 13 тыс.7 лет назад
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap. Test run 0-100mph
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru swap. First test drive!
Просмотров 34 тыс.7 лет назад
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru swap. First test drive!
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap...UPDATE!!...Engine detail and seats
Просмотров 157 тыс.7 лет назад
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap...UPDATE!!...Engine detail and seats
Subaru Alternator Cage reassemble...Painted and assembly Part#2
Просмотров 5 тыс.7 лет назад
Subaru Alternator Cage reassemble...Painted and assembly Part#2
Subaru Alternator Cage disassemble...Paint break down. Part#1
Просмотров 15 тыс.7 лет назад
Subaru Alternator Cage disassemble...Paint break down. Part#1
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap....Part#2... Fuel Lines and Fuel Pump....test start
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.7 лет назад
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap....Part#2... Fuel Lines and Fuel Pump....test start
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap....Fuel lines and Fuel Pump
Просмотров 26 тыс.7 лет назад
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru Swap....Fuel lines and Fuel Pump
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru swap.... Coolant lines and radiator install
Просмотров 27 тыс.7 лет назад
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subaru swap.... Coolant lines and radiator install
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subi swap Body work update
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.7 лет назад
58/71\\05 VW Beetle/Subi swap Body work update
58/71\\05..... VW Beetle/ Subaru swap.
Просмотров 11 тыс.8 лет назад
58/71\\05..... VW Beetle/ Subaru swap.
I’m also an electrician by trade and had the same idea of bending up some EMT 😂 glad I’m to see someone els already has luck with it. I’m gonna try for 1 1/4 tho.
how do you replace the brushes?
@@MrMasterFlash if you have to replace the brushes, I would just replace the alternator!
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle That third screw is a pita. I couldn't get mine to come out. If I want to go further, I'll have to de-solder the coils, or drill out the screw where it comes through, find a longer one, and asemble it with a nut on the back. You can get the brushes for $13 shipped If I got as as far as you, I would've done it. Maybe replace the bearings too. Actually a whole kit with bearings and all the electronics is $30 buck.s So that might be worth it as well, and You have a completely re-manufactured alternator. New ones are around 200 bucks.
I have an 04' Forester, with the same alternator. Fyi, pretty much everything he says "will come right off", took forever and a day to get off. And the times he said "it might take some doing" (or whatever), came off with no resistance. The top cover that comes off first, took lots of tapping on the ears to come loose, then it finally came off....with the armature attached. Trying now to get the armature free. The first 2 plastic phillips head screws do not just come loose. I had to use a impact screwdriver and tap it 3 or 4 times, before they came loose. The 3rd one I can't even get to. Had to tap on the cage forever, to get the windings loose, then I could get to the 3rd plastic phillips screw. Good luck everyone!
@@cjoakman7715 glad the video helped you out. Sometimes you get a stubborn one that don't want to break loose.
That is a super sweet beetle baby I am in love with a patina was that happen to be a barn find
@@ContentBoatLake-mw1dx Thank you! The person I bought it from found it. But it was the body/shell only. I had the frame and did all the other details to it and everything else.
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle so pretty much the fenders the door the deck lids are all original to the car right
I have two Beatles myself a 1955 and a 1951 they're pretty much all originally sent for paint interior rims tires engine running 2180 dual ports in both 48 progressive Weber's
@@ContentBoatLake-mw1dx all the body panels are OG to the car. And the patina is perfect! Just surface. Zero rot. The car could be easily painted.
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle oh I know that car is all yours man but don't touch that patina please at least put a clear coat over it thank you my brother for showing that sweet ride man God bless you my brother be safe out there
Really clean build. 👍👍 3yrs later, how’s it doing/running?
@@user-ym8lt3js7l Thanks! Still running great! Added a Limebug Air ride kit and Porsche wheels so it's even better now 😎
How is it on the road, I had mine in that location but on the bulk head instead of the lower plate like yours. Mine was giving me temp issues and it was very loud
Sorry for the late response. The fuel pump is a little loud but other than that I've had zero issues.
@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle ok awesome I'll be moving mine soon. Thanks 😊
find an old Porsche motor for it. That would be pinnacle boxer goodness.
@@lethalpixel_yt3055 a Porsche engine would be nice! But the Subaru engines are way cheaper to build and probably more reliable in the end!
Subugroo
Wanna buy a bug and do this swap so bad. I know its a lot of fabrication, but man does the ability to drive it look rewarding.
Sorry for the late response. Unfortunately there is some fabrication but It's totally worth it!
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetlecan you make video about how you swapped this engine
@@mikoajhabdas8704 I have a new build coming soon. I'll try and explain how to do it and what it takes. The new build will be almost identical 😎👍🏻
Great Looking Bug !! 👍
Sounds Good 👌
Is it a Subaru ad or a VW junkie? 😅 Nice Car 😎🖤
Subscribed!! I'm searching for an old beetle bug and know I'm gonna want to swap it for ej series motor or Porsche. Fun build and thanks for sharing 🎉🎉
Awesome! Thank you!
What transmission?
Best swap I’ve seen yet! Would be a great and fun daily driver.
@@billydonnelly7378 Thanks! 👍🏻
Can you forward the make and wheels and ties to include sizes? Thanks swapping a subbed in a Puma GTE. Oh and bolt pattern?
How can I make a shortened ej16 engine drive set
The metal doughnut cut in half is a great idea for reversing the air intake.
It definitely is! But I can't take credit for that. Somebody else came up with that and good thing they did....because It works mint!😀
😎
Needs nothing 😍
Needs rust remover.
So I’ve been interested in swapping mine, but everyone on RUclips that does the swap mysteriously stops making videos on their bugs, what happens? Does the engine blow and that’s it?
Mine still going strong after 6 years. I really haven't made too many videos since I finished it up. But I did make big changes this year and I have a ton of content that I need to go through and put some videos up. Plus I'll be starting a new Subaru swap this winter on my kit car. I'll be recording video during the process as well.
Nah they just scared to drive all that power cant handle it
Forza 😊
Lleva las llantas fuch de porsche!!
Awesome
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!
Thanks for the info and inspiration. Getting my 73 swapped in the next 2 months picking up a donor car this weekend. Should be fun.
Anytime! Glad to help and Good luck with your swap! 😎👍🏻
cleanest swap ive seen
Thank you!! 😎👍🏻
No way it wouldn't work it has to over heat
Nope! It ran 194° with that setup. On very hot days it would see 203°ish. Now that I've enclosed the whole setup it runs 188° all day long 😎
How long to complete the swap?
Thats the worst by far, metal working. let me guess, you don't weld for a living.
Actually everything came out great! And no I'm not a welder. Not sure what your point is?
How tall are you? I watched a video of jay Leno in one and his head stuck out above the roof
I've seen that video and LoL Jay looked goofy driving that Bradley 😂. As far as height I'm 5'9". I'm going to make some changes to the car in the next couple years and I will be lowering the floor pans. My friend did that to his Bradley and it's a huge difference.
Jay was sitting on two phone books to make that gag work - he is a comedian
Drink every time he says that's on you....
Did you make the radiator ducting?. I am just looking at radiator set up for my ej20 swap. We can get into the 95 deg plus and live in a area with quite big mountains. So was wondering if civic radiator or bigger? Yours was a 3 core radiator?
I did make the radiator ducting. If you go on my Facebook page I have some of the photos on there. The radiator works for what I got set up and the Honda Civic radiator is a 3 core but if I lived in a mountain area I would probably use a scirocco radiator for more air flow. Here's a link to my page on Facebook. facebook.com/587105-VW-Beetle-Subaru-Swap-730369820506861/
Thank you
Did you have to relocate your oil filter? I have the same ej25 and same ebay header mine doesn't clear the oil filter
No everything is stock on the engine. Never relocated anything. Not sure why yours would be different 🤷
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle i looked at the fb pics, and I have a factory oil cooler or warmer that spaces the filter down about 4 inches. I'm going to delete it and leave the filter in its place directly to the block.
I bought the same header, what muffler did you install and is there any hangers for support?
I used a $20 cherry b0mb muffler from AutoZone. And I used 1 hanger by the rear apron. Here's a link to my Facebook page with some photos of the exhaust setup. fb://photo/732851220258721?set=a.732851016925408
Are those 4 lug wheels with wide five hubcaps?
Yes! I tried to get the early look with the hubcaps so it didn't look like a 4 lug. Stay tuned tho cause I have new wheels and a lot of other stuff that's going to be changing. 😎👍
What tranny doe you use?
It's a Built transmission and it Has 3.44 ring and pinion, Quaife torque biasing diff, super beetle mainshaft along with 002 bus coarse tooth 3rd and 4th gears. Steel shift forks, chromoly pinion nut etcetera. This diff has the 002 37 spline outputs with custom adapter flanges. 002 splined to 90mm type 1 flanges so I can retain stock CV joints and axles or upgrade to bigger down the road.
I have new electrical components to install on a Subaru alternator. Any information on replacing the internal regulator? Seems to be soldered in. Have you ever replaced that? I'm getting low voltage and have purchased the bearings and regulator already. I know I can do it but a bit of advice would definitely be welcomed.
I don't have help for you in that department. All I did was simply paint the cage and put it back together. If I had to replace the voltage regulator I would just simply replace the whole alternator at that point. But that's just me. If you have the parts I'd say go ahead and try it 👍
Ive just ordered the regulator and bearings for my 04 forester, I'll work out how it's done soon enough. Have u sorted urs yet?
Not yet. I have the parts and looks straight forward. New alternator is $265 and the kit was $30. I'll get a new soldering iron this week and post a video
nice! what gear box are you running?
Thanks!! It a Built 75' super beetle trans. Has 3.44x.82 ring and pinion, Quaife torque biasing diff, super beetle mainshaft along with 002 bus coarse tooth 3rd and 4th gears. Steel shift forks, chromoly pinion nut etcetera. This diff has the 002 37 spline outputs with custom adapter flanges. 002 splined to 90mm type 1 flanges so I can retain stock CV joints and axles or upgrade to bigger down the road.
How are the temps during the summer? Great videos
Thanks! Temps hold steady. Sometimes it gets warm if it's super hot out but since I've enclosed the radiator and directed the heat out better it's perfect. I've also went to the factory Subaru fan. It moves alot more air than the cheap eBay fan I had.
Great to watch x
Thanks 👍
Beau travail 👍👍 Avez-vous le plan de câblage à nous offrir?🤔
How did you do to install Subaru engine and gearbox?
I'm following you! Nice work! Keep it up
Thank you! Enjoy 😎👍
What are you running for a transition in your bug
If you meant transmission I'm running a built prostreet with a quaife LSD and 3:44x.82 r/p.
What size subaru motor is that
It's a 2005 EJ25 sohc DBW
What way Is the thread
Just standard threaded.
With your radiator setup the way it's installed, any overheating issues??
Since the video I have shrouded in the radiator with aluminum. Now I channel The Air from the front through the radiator a lot better. I have the video of when I did it all just need to edit the video and upload it so people can see it. If you go to the Facebook build page I have all the photos on there. 👍
That's awesome. How is the cooling system working out? I have the same radiator to use in my conversion. Thanks.
The radiator does work. I have shrouded the entire radiator since this video. It helped alot with the cooling. I also swapped out the eBay fan for the stock Subaru fan which moves about double the air.