The engine setup is Immaculate! I like all the clean lines and deletes of the emissions. I have OCD as well. Cant wait to see this driving down the road. Cheers!
Nice project but one little hint of advice. I (and you should ) decide to run an expantion tank Never run it lower than the highist point of your radiator. So if you are going to run one place it in the front with the top of the tank at the same level as the top of your rad. Never lower. you are asking for big trouble if you run a expantion tank in the rear with your rad at 3 inches above the engine , which is right whre it should be. Looking good.
Wow! Engine detail looks awesome ! Can’t wait to hear that great Subie deep exhaust note , i think they have one of the best sounds to them and as a longtime fan of Aircooled or Classic VWs the two together makes one heck of a cool car / Vehicle ! i’m hoping to do a Vanagon sometime of course if funding is really good i’d prefer to do a older aircooled bus but it’s hard to predict my dream would be to have a Vintage Bus with the power to drive today’s highway speeds with included accessories like AC and a few other luxuries
Gorgeous!! Im just now thinking about doing one. Im pretty good with boxer engines at work being all the damn head gasket and ej swaps get thrown my way😂😂. Really wanna build something sweet like yours!
Looking Sweet Brother all your OCD onthe motor as you put it is worth it IMO those are the differences of a professional and a ?Hack when doing this type of a install i am a firm believer in going he extra non everything i do inthe end you don’t regret what you did plus on a project of this type i’m guessing you are planning on running the car for a while after all the work and time you are putting into her
Hey Mike! I’m working on doing the same swap in a 70 bug. Waiting on the harness to come back and a pile of other parts. Did you cut out the left and right trays completely? Also, I’ve been scouring the net on how to make the apron removable. I’ve already got mine off and it’s got probably an inch of bondo in it😂.. gonna replace the whole apron but trying to figure out the best way to make it removable. Sweet build man! Thanks.
Awesome build. Wondering what happens when you don't connect any of the vacuum lines for emissions? Will the ECU care if it doesn't see any feedback from sensors etc?
Your doing good I’m sure this will look amazing when done ... can I say it would be better if you turned off the distracting music on the background it is seriously annoying ! ... but good luck and stay safe working
Hi mate...looks good how did you go wiring up from ECU out to accessories etc...obviously u didn't have a subaru body loom. I don't mean where the engine loom plugs into ECU I mean the pins that normally go to body loom...im in the process of putting an ej20 into a seadoo boat ha ha!! I would imagine most of the pins won't be needed or at the very least they can be bypassed?
Great price for those axels I have to pay 623 for mine because my rear is narrowed how much ground clearance do you have in the rear I'm about to put on RLR's 1" trans rase mount because I was concerned about having room
EJ22 ? Looks like a tight fit... I have a clapped out 65 (no heater channels and pop riveted rear shock plates) and thinking, why not ? Cool that the seats fit and are comfortable..
@@--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.
Nice job. Im building one my self. However im on a budget and was wondering what you used for engine adapter wise. Im trying to avoid buying a 500 dollar kennedy adapter. Worst comes to worst ill just make a custom plate. Thanks
I'm just getting around to seeing your video. Awesome work. Now that this video is about 3 years old can you tell me how your Auto Zone axles held up? I'm knuckle deep in a 72 Super Beetle build and I know I probably need new axles that can hold up to the 300+ hp engine I intend to put in. If yours are holding up to the Subi power they may be what I'm looking for.
VW 1 Im doing a Renault Daulphine beetle pan swap w/a Rino case and WRX swap. I’m a fabricator at a local hot rod shop and your fab work is done very well, your Subaru motor fits better then most I’ve seen. Good job and thanks again for the help.
That engine mounted in the "Bug" is a WORK OF ART! Looks FANTASTIC! Thanks for uploading this video. CHEERS!
The EJ looks excellent man, especially with none of the emissions bullshit, t.b. lines, etc... beautiful.
that engine isba work of art buddy
Great to watch x
Thanks 👍
The engine setup is Immaculate! I like all the clean lines and deletes of the emissions. I have OCD as well. Cant wait to see this driving down the road. Cheers!
I have a 1970 Fastback, was just told about this type of conversion. i'd love to do this !
Proper delete of all that emissions and unnecessary stuff. Nice work. Clean EJ swap.
Nice project but one little hint of advice. I (and you should ) decide to run an expantion tank Never run it lower than the highist point of your radiator. So if you are going to run one place it in the front with the top of the tank at the same level as the top of your rad. Never lower. you are asking for big trouble if you run a expantion tank in the rear with your rad at 3 inches above the engine , which is right whre it should be. Looking good.
Wow! Engine detail looks awesome ! Can’t wait to hear that great Subie deep exhaust note , i think they have one of the best sounds to them and as a longtime fan of Aircooled or Classic VWs the two together makes one heck of a cool car / Vehicle ! i’m hoping to do a Vanagon sometime of course if funding is really good i’d prefer to do a older aircooled bus but it’s hard to predict my dream would be to have a Vintage Bus with the power to drive today’s highway speeds with included accessories like AC and a few other luxuries
Gorgeous!! Im just now thinking about doing one. Im pretty good with boxer engines at work being all the damn head gasket and ej swaps get thrown my way😂😂. Really wanna build something sweet like yours!
Great video, I also got into detailing my bug stock engine so I can relate to what you are doing
Man thats a great build. Love the engine detail. Im doing a lot of research now to do this swap in my 65 bug.
Oh Im always on that page haha
Looks really good. Nicely presented. Love it
Dude nice build deffinty mad respect
Looking Sweet Brother all your OCD onthe motor as you put it is worth it IMO those are the differences of a professional and a ?Hack when doing this type of a install i am a firm believer in going he extra non everything i do inthe end you don’t regret what you did plus on a project of this type i’m guessing you are planning on running the car for a while after all the work and time you are putting into her
Freaking sweet bro! I am Way jealous
I have a 1992 VW bug in Mexico stock. Do you know if I can make it an American car with title and all?
nice clean work
i would put those headrests back in. saw an old lady get rear ended. she had removed her headrests a few days before. not a pretty sight.
What was the most complicated part of the swap? Im wanting to do this swap in my 65 bug.
Hey what vacuum lines and coolant lines can you plug on the motor? Can you please do a video of what you did to prep the motor?
Hey Mike! I’m working on doing the same swap in a 70 bug. Waiting on the harness to come back and a pile of other parts. Did you cut out the left and right trays completely? Also, I’ve been scouring the net on how to make the apron removable. I’ve already got mine off and it’s got probably an inch of bondo in it😂.. gonna replace the whole apron but trying to figure out the best way to make it removable. Sweet build man! Thanks.
Any shot of helping get the wire harness and ecu sorted? I’m not very good with electronics.
Awesome build. Wondering what happens when you don't connect any of the vacuum lines for emissions? Will the ECU care if it doesn't see any feedback from sensors etc?
Your doing good I’m sure this will look amazing when done ... can I say it would be better if you turned off the distracting music on the background it is seriously annoying ! ... but good luck and stay safe working
How did you avoid cutting into Vw firewall❓🤔 all other swaps notch or cutout entire firewall
Nice keep it up
I really don't understand how does that engine fit in there it's super cool
But bro you really need a roll cage
LOL that's what everyone says when they see it. It's a tight fit that's for sure! And I've been thinking about a roll cage just not sure yet.🤷🏻♂️
That looks nice 😁
What kind of driving belt are you using?
Hi mate...looks good how did you go wiring up from ECU out to accessories etc...obviously u didn't have a subaru body loom. I don't mean where the engine loom plugs into ECU I mean the pins that normally go to body loom...im in the process of putting an ej20 into a seadoo boat ha ha!! I would imagine most of the pins won't be needed or at the very least they can be bypassed?
Do you know if a 2014 subaru engine will fit?
I dont see why not. All the 4cyl subi engines are all about the same size. The DOHC engine might take a lil more modification tho.
this is very impressive did you have to cut the bug at the rear? what motor are u using t
here.
Great price for those axels I have to pay 623 for mine because my rear is narrowed how much ground clearance do you have in the rear I'm about to put on RLR's 1" trans rase mount because I was concerned about having room
EJ22 ? Looks like a tight fit... I have a clapped out 65 (no heater channels and pop riveted rear shock plates) and thinking, why not ? Cool that the seats fit and are comfortable..
What are the cooling system changes that were made?
Sorry I’m new to car world just got me a beetle and I want Subaru engine. What type of Subaru engine you got there ?
What was the part number of the CV axles you used?
Thanks .
What CDI Thit you used??
Nice job. Are you eventually going to swap in the subie trans with a subugears kit?
Around how much did you spend on the engine
doing a similar build can you give some tips about radiator and cooling system
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.
What year ej25 sohc is this?
Nice job. Im building one my self. However im on a budget and was wondering what you used for engine adapter wise. Im trying to avoid buying a 500 dollar kennedy adapter. Worst comes to worst ill just make a custom plate. Thanks
are you going to build the flywheel as well?
I'm just getting around to seeing your video. Awesome work. Now that this video is about 3 years old can you tell me how your Auto Zone axles held up? I'm knuckle deep in a 72 Super Beetle build and I know I probably need new axles that can hold up to the 300+ hp engine I intend to put in. If yours are holding up to the Subi power they may be what I'm looking for.
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle thanks for the response! I'll order a set today!
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle you're a rockstar!!!
What transmission
I am looking to do the same thing to my VW Beetle. Did you use the Subaru wiring harness for the engine? If not, how hard was it to wire up?
Is yours a turbo engine? Will the stock transmission be okay taking the power of a turbo engine?
What seats are those
What transmission did you use and how did it hold up
Tha is for the reply! For real. I’m about to start my swap this month
Did you run a VSS sensor? If so how did you do it? Thanks in advance
Thanks for the reply, I’m having a hard time finding info on a swing axle, hoping maybe to have it tuned out.
VW 1 and the speedo will still work?
VW 1 I can’t thank you enough!!! I was about to give up. Thanks again for your quick responses, you saved me much time and headache.
VW 1 Im doing a Renault Daulphine beetle pan swap w/a Rino case and WRX swap. I’m a fabricator at a local hot rod shop and your fab work is done very well, your Subaru motor fits better then most I’ve seen. Good job and thanks again for the help.
Do you have a part # on the rear axles?
I will check again. Auto Zone no listing for the bug rear axles.
I though I would have my project done eight years ago but, IT, happens! Click on my name to see it/them.
what gear box ?
yeah gearbox original yes or no
gearbox original with to Subaru engine
it was so good
my home into thailand a vw car has expensive
I want very i don't have money
What type axles do you got?
The type 1 HD axles from autozone
Do you have to do any modification to put the axles?
@@rockwell3851 nope just bolt them in like normal.
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle thanks man!