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Jenko Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Jun 2017 ·

#1038256
Hey all,

I live in Brisbane. My type 3 notchback needs some work done on it and I'm looking into converting to a subaru engine. Do you know of any mechanics up here that specialise in the full conversion?

Really appreciate any recommendations.

Cheers.

rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#1038262
Hi, do you have a subaru engine or one in mind? figure out what engine you are going to use and which gearbox...Vw or subaru...

karmann141 Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1038264
Custom VeeDub at Stafford used to provide the service but not sure if they still do. Would be a starting point if you can't do ti yourself.

http://www.customveedub.com/
1961 K Ghia - Porsche 5 sp, EJ20T, Brembo's, Dble A arm susp
1974 L Bug - Porsche 944 brakes, Boxster 16's
1974 Bay Camper - EJ20, twin radiators, Boxster 16x7's
Half Beetle trailer with Boxster 16x7's
2011 Tiguan TDI 4Motion
2010 LR Discovery 4 TDV

STIDUB Over it.

1,497 posts · joined Jun 2008 ·

#1038267
not anymore, custom has changed hands many times since that deal was on offer.
Volkswagen Drivers Club of Queensland - member 🙂

STIDUB - yep its still a work in progress

Vwdcq club car racing/ and crashing while my bug isn't finished.

The above are personal views, no more, no less

binner Fahrvergnugen

981 posts · joined Jan 2010 ·

#1038268
Jenko wrote:Hey all,

I live in Brisbane. My type 3 notchback needs some work done on it and I'm looking into converting to a subaru engine. Do you know of any mechanics up here that specialise in the full conversion?

Really appreciate any recommendations.

Cheers.
you have a PM mate
71 SQ

Jenko Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Jun 2017 ·

#1038269
Thanks binner

karmann141 Wolfsburg Wizard

485 posts · joined Aug 2009 ·

#1038505
If you're still looking. Speak to Robin at PerFOURmance has done many VW Subaru conversions.

http://www.pms.net.au/04_conversions_subaru.htm
1961 K Ghia - Porsche 5 sp, EJ20T, Brembo's, Dble A arm susp
1974 L Bug - Porsche 944 brakes, Boxster 16's
1974 Bay Camper - EJ20, twin radiators, Boxster 16x7's
Half Beetle trailer with Boxster 16x7's
2011 Tiguan TDI 4Motion
2010 LR Discovery 4 TDV

coletrickle Wolfsburg Wizard

661 posts · joined Apr 2009 ·

#1038507
Robins got a bus in atm that hes converted. Be worth while dropping by for a look. And with the stories of vw specalist shops on the southside of brissy raping people with vw porsches etc please do your homework! You should be able to get some references of work done.

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#1041845
Hi All,

Anywhere in Melbourne that does turbo Subaru conversions into Beetles?

Cheers

Craig
May '55 Oval

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#1041851
Bizarre wrote:There is/was a bloke called Luke at Bayside Garage, Moorrabin

Bit of a story here - not turbo or beetle
2.5L and T3

https://forums.kombiclub.com/threads/subaru-conversion.56499/
Cheers.

It is on my list of things to do, Superbug with a conversion as a sleeper, has been for about 10 years now. It would of course be easier +/- cheaper to find one already converted but seems everyone holds onto them 😎
May '55 Oval

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1041867
you have a pm re gear and recommendation
B
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

crsedge Wolfsburg Wizard

687 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#1041869
bushed wrote:you have a pm re gear and recommendation
B
Hi Barls,

PM not received, can you please send again?

Cheers

Craig
May '55 Oval

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 ·

#1041875
that was for Janko Craig
pm me if you need info
cheers
B
want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!