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Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#607037
hey all,
just changed my mind from building a baja to street beetle. i'm looking at the ej22. i think it's reliable enough but not sure about power. what do people think?

also more importantly, i neer done any convertion or even built a motor so......
what is needed in a conversion (specialy the ej22)

cheers.
a website could be hepfull too.

blutopless2 DAMSLO

2,457 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#607064
do a search on the forum.. i remember not long ago someone posted a website link that had estimated costs associated with an engine change also.
good luck.
see.... air and water do mix 😉

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OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects

1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#607096
They have approx 105 rear wheel hp as proven in a EJ 22 powered Kombi at the recent Dyno Day here in Qld and even though that motor is in a kombi the hp will not change when fitted in a beetle or anything else it will obviosley just work better in a lighter car like a beetle.
Custom Offroad here in Qld also do a DIY kit so i would recomend giving them a call and saving your self a few headaches

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MISS VDUB Administrator Mrs KOMBIBOB

2,565 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#607098
What's your budget?
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Baja Wes V6 Baja Pioneer

3,119 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#607202
the EJ22 only makes 130ish HP at the crank (later versions made a little more).

You'll expect to lose somewhere between 20-25% of the power through the VW gearbox and CV's, which gives you a bit over 100 at the wheels.
Wes - www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control... 🙂
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Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#607261
i think the 105 is good enough. i don't want to mess around too much with the fitting of the engine which i think the ej22 does best. or does anyone have any other suggestions?
budget is not important for the moment.

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#607279
It's okay to dream but if you want to turn them to plans budget is CRITICAL
Pay your debts, CxxT

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#607281
VWCOOL wrote:It's okay to dream but if you want to turn them to plans budget is CRITICAL
Why?? I had no budget when mine were done. I just got them done...
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Learner Officially Full-On Dubber

238 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#607364
no budget because i take it as a long term project. since there are many upgrades to make to accept a bigger engines, there are many jobs that can slowly be done.

Adsman Officially Full-On Dubber

393 posts · joined Jan 2007 ·

#632992
MickH wrote:
VWCOOL wrote:It's okay to dream but if you want to turn them to plans budget is CRITICAL
Why?? I had no budget when mine were done. I just got them done...
Yeah true but you also sold a kidney😂
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rocknrob Insano Dub Head

844 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#633846
Learner wrote:no budget because i take it as a long term project. since there are many upgrades to make to accept a bigger engines, there are many jobs that can slowly be done.
If you want to do as much yourself as you can you will save money, learn a lot and get a lot of satisfaction🤓 but you will need to take your time...so what i did was buy another kombi for my daily driver😂