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fitting a 12a rotary in to 62 bug???

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tysbug Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#750982
Hey hey just trying to find out if any one in melb (or oz) has put a 12a in a bug legally ,,,ive read the web site on the americian fella with the green bug but i need aussie feedback .any info would be appreciated, cheers...........bug on.......

psimitar Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,506 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#751361
Give Custom VeeDub a call. They have done this before and sell the conversion plate as does Volksconversion.

The kit will mount the 12a to the VW gearbox and then you have to figure out the cooling to a rad in the front.

Search the Samba, Volkszone and right here for threads on 12a/13b conversions. basically the same engine but the 13b has wider rotors to make it a 1300cc instead of 1200cc. 😉
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bugzla Custom Title Time!

1,164 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#751390
if you need any ideas myself and mick058 know a far bit as we shared a car and its problems which i have just sold the biggest thing is the oil cooler placement but once that is done great power to weight and cheap as to build 😉

bugzla Custom Title Time!

1,164 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#751393
buy the way 12a 2.4ltr 13b 2.6 ltr

dekkerboy Slammed & Awesome Dubber

96 posts · joined Oct 2009 ·

#752314
Ha ha lol my first name is ty any way why a 12a go a 13b.

tysbug Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#752594
hey mate, 12a fits without stuffin up the body in the back, if you go 13b you have to modify the rear valence, cheers to the lads with the info, im tryin to find a cheap 12a just running to set up then will buy the bridgeport..

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,474 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#752597
try searching for 12a rotary on the forum but make sure you set it to from the beginning for a better search
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#752599
mine had a 13B, the trimming is only tiny bit off the valance near the catch to clear the fan hub
not even visible with the decklid shut

Brian Officially Full-On Dubber

263 posts · joined Jun 2007 ·

#752620
too much weight in the rear with a cast iron block + it will hang out the bottom like dogs balls IMO