engine conversion which to choose?

3 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 25 Oct 2005, 7:26 pm

#421588

Hiy anew to the site. I have a bay window van and want a lot more ompff? What are my best options? Subaru, porsche, v8 ????? I can't find any conversion kits here in the uk (or I am not looking hard). What you guys suggest and how much will it cost me ( I know how to weld and work on cars)?

gerbie_rox

Former member · 25 Oct 2005, 8:03 pm

#421612

Go the subi Power,

Hardly anything goes wrong with the subi flat fours!
Well in my experiance anyway!! lol

[ Edited on 25/10/2005 by gerbie_rox ]

ALAINMENGOLI Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 25 Oct 2005, 9:23 pm

#421653

thanks so where can i get the cheapest conversion and manual in doing the conversion?

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 25 Oct 2005, 9:59 pm

#421673

Subari Legacy 2.2-litre engine (or the "Impreza 555" Turbo 2.0-litre) is a popular conversion in Australia. It fits well (with an adapter plate/bellhousing plate on the standard gearbox) in Beetles and Kombis and has good performance, economy and longevity. Do a search on here (eg: Subaru & conversion...) for more info

You may wish to import an adapter plate from Oz. It will cost you around 300 quid (rough guesstimate)

[ Edited on 25-10-2005 by VWCOOL ]

Pay your debts, CxxT

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 25 Oct 2005, 10:04 pm

#421676

Peugoet 205 1.9 with Turbo. Works well in my barndoor double door crew cab.

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boof2332 Custom Title Time!

1,210 posts · joined May 2004 · 25 Oct 2005, 11:12 pm

#421720

Speak to Ricola, he is in the uk and seems to know where to find the bits you will need. I personally have 2 subaru turbo conversions and love them.

Matt

[ Edited on 25-10-05 by boof2332 ]

ricola Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 26 Oct 2005, 12:41 am

#421736

that would be me! 😀

there are cheaper sources (if you speak German) but www.tsrdragracers.co.uk are the best known in the UK, quite a few of the racers in the alternative engine class were converted by them.

There's also my site with a couple of swaps (currently WRX'ing my 1303 cabrio)

Rich

[ Edited on 25-10-05 by ricola ]

http://www.ricola.co.uk

ALAINMENGOLI Learner Dubber

3 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 27 Oct 2005, 6:19 pm

#422235

thanks guys I am very tempted for the 2.2 16v!!! I reckon I'll have to build it myself and all parts except engine would come to around £800. Question is where to get a good engine I guess ebay will be a good start. Are conversion parts much cheaper in Germany then?

72RSbug Officially Full-On Dubber

266 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 27 Oct 2005, 10:01 pm

#422308

Maybe things are different in the UK but over here in Belgium I wasn't able to find a good 2.0 turbo suby engine so I bought one in the U.S., shipping was only 330 Euro + about 110 Euro import taxes.

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 27 Oct 2005, 10:10 pm

#422321

how about a Pug MI16 or Renault 5 turbo, you can buy them in the UK, whole car for stuff all...

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pugvan Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 28 Oct 2005, 8:45 am

#422433

ttt

[ Edited on 2/11/2005 by pugvan ]

pugvan Learner Dubber

7 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 2 Nov 2005, 11:41 am

#424037

ttt

[ Edited on 2/11/2005 by pugvan ]