58/71\05 VW Beetle Subaru Swap Walk around
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- 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 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 checkout. Just click on the link provided.
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I have some more work i'ii be doing to the bug and ill be putting out some more video this winter. So hit the Like and Subscribe button to stay up on the build!!!
Thanks and Enjoy!!!!!!
Clean, modern install without messing with the old bug feel and appearance.
Thanks! That was the goal to try and keep it as stock looking as possible!
Best swap I’ve seen yet! Would be a great and fun daily driver.
@@billydonnelly7378 Thanks! 👍🏻
Just subscribed. That's beyond amazing. Picking up a donor this coming up weekend with the 2.2 and getting the entire car running with title for $600. Good enough start for my '58 beetle. Started building a 1641 for it but my heart is with tbe Subi swap. Love what you did!
Thanks!! A 2.2 will fit perfectly in a 58' ...And any questions during your build just send me a PM. Also check out my Facebook page for more pics if you'd like 👍
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle well, why go 2.2 when you can buy a 03 impreza RS with tbe 2.5. Now have the engine and entire harness and ECU. 2.5 just sounds more fun.
@@brianlayton6704 Nice!! 😎👍 You won't be disappointed!!! The 2.5 has alot of torque and the extra 30hp is a bonus!!
cleanest swap ive seen
Thank you!! 😎👍🏻
I watched this 3 times at least. I don't need any more projects !!! :). Awesome car!
Thank you!!... AND that's how this started! I didnt need a project 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️😂 but glad I did!😎👍🏻
I like this conversion
Thanks!👍🏻
Unbelievable! A work of art.
Thank You!!!😎👍🏻
WHAT A CLEAN BUILD. I love that you made everything so simple in the back. No imitions crap just the basics. I'm curious how was the wiring. I know that's where most people struggle?
Thanks! I tried to make it clean and simple and I was very happy how it turned out. As far as the wiring I'm a electrician for a living. I started back in the day doing car audio and still do alot of 12v car stuff. So the wiring was easy for me. I'm just about 90% done with the wiring on the car so when I finish it I'll make a video of the final product.
"Yes Officer it's stock!...."
btw: Nice, clean conversion :)
Exactly how it goes!😂 and Thanks!😎👍🏻
Very cool!!
Thank You!!
WOOW ! COOL !!
Thanks!😎👍🏻
Very clean!!
Thanks!👍🏻
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.
I'm doing the same swap on my 1960, are there any big things I need to watch out for when dropping in the Subaru engine? I'm new to the concept of the Subaru swap and would appreciate any pointers! Thanks, and the car looks awesome!
Thanks! And Not much to the build. The biggest pointer I have is if you're not electrical savvy send the ECU harness out and have it done. other than that its basic mechanics. Follow my build and you'll be good! Any questions just ask! 😎👍🏻
Very clean.Where did you find that radiator
Thanks! The radiator is a Honda Civic 3 row aluminum. I bought it off Ebay.
www.ebay.com/itm/154211970873
Thank you so much I’m ordering it right now
@@robertalvarado8885Awesome!!.. Glad I could help!😎👍🏻
Super clean! I’m
In the process of doing a swap into a 70. What did you do with the rat nest of stock vw wiring under the front hood? I love a good clean wiring setup!
Thanks! I made a custom harness and put the fuse box and relays next to the ECU under the rear seat location. I ran all the wiring through the heater channel. I still need to clean up a couple things but I'll be posting some more videos this winter and the electrical will be 1 of them. Hit the subscribe button for updates😎👍🏻
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle awesome! Look
Forward to seeing how you did it. I can’t stand the mess currently under my hood!
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 😎
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. 😎👍
Congrats. Will you box the radiator in to force air through it?
Thanks! Yes stayed tuned for the next couple videos. I'll be shrouding the radiator and doing a handful of upgrades over the winter.👍🏻
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle great work, looking forward to following the progress
No crossmember or for the extra weight?
He has a kafer brace and a transmission strap, that's more than enough.
How does the intercooler get air
I wish I had a intercooler and a turbo to go with it!😂.....unfortunately its N/A 🤷🏻♂️ but still @165hp+ it a fun car.😎
Ohh sorry i ment radiator😂
Do you have any problems with the cooling of the engine ????
No problems unless its high 90s outside. And when it's that hot out the fan runs constantly. But otherwise it's fine. I will be building a shrouding to direct the air better. I'll post a video when I do.
Is it possible to do this as a fully automatic vehicle with the same/similar engine?
I suppose you could do it with an automatic beetle but the transmissions in those were not very strong. Subarugears just came out with an automatic reverse transmission. But I read that is not adaptable to a beetle but it could be if you wanted to do major modifications. If you ask me the only way to do it is with a manual transmission unless you just want to do a bunch of work🤷🏻♂️
Beautiful! Did you modify or expand the rear fenders?
Thanks!! And no I did not do anything with the rear fenders. I'm not really a fan of aftermarket wide fenders on these cars. They just don't look right IMO.
@@--SubaruSwapVWBeetle Wow! I'm interested in building one. Can I ask you some questions regarding your build via email? Thanks.
@@jeremiahresurreccion2350 For sure!! Best way to reach me is through Facebook messenger. @ facebook.com/587105-VW-Beetle-Subaru-Swap-730369820506861/
If you don't have FB messenger my email is : vw587105@gmail.com
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Love it!
Check out my current conversion in my videos!
Thanks! Subscribed! 😎👍
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Thanks!😎👍🏻
What size subaru motor is that
It's a 2005 EJ25 sohc DBW
How long to complete the swap?