65 Beetle 356rwhp (2500cc WRX STi)

quick108 · 2007-11-16T05:08:29+00:00

I figured I'd share my VW finally. I've had it running now for a few years, but just recently strapped it down on our dynojet. Enjoy... Engine: 2.5L WRX STi Short Block Portflow WRX Head Crower Cams Crower Retainers Crower Springs Supertech +0.5mm Valves Outback Oil Pan Unorthodox Crank Pulley AEM Alternator Pulley Transmission: Rancho Pro Drag Transmission KEP Twin Disc KEP Pressure Plate KEP Flywheel KEP Engine Adapter Sway-A-Way HD Axles EMPI Shifter Fuel Injection: AEM Race EMS RC 1000cc/min Injectors Walbro 255 Fuel Pump AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator AEM Fuel Filter E85 Pump Gas Exhaust: IHI VF23 Turbo DC Sports Exhaust Manifold DC Sports Up Pipe DC Sports Muffler Intake: STi V8 Intake Manifold RC 65mm Throttle Body Turbonetics Blow Off Valve K&N Air Filter Cooling: Spearco Intercooler Spal 6.5” Fans (x2) C&R Radiator Fluidyne Radiator Fluidyne Oil Cooler Spal 14” Fan Brakes: Airkewld Cross Drilled Front Brakes Airkewld Cross Drilled Rear Brakes Dual Master Cylinder Stainless Brake Lines Suspension/Structural: KCW 4in Adjustable Beam KYB Shocks CSP Torque Bar CSP HD Tranny Mount Gene Berg Tranny Mount Wheels: HRE Model 311 Fuchs 17x9 Porsche 911 Fuchs 16x7 Toyo RA-1 235/45ZR17 Toyo T1-R 185/50ZR16 Interior: Lilliput LCD Touchscreen Sparco Steering Wheel Porsche 993 OBC Tachometer Procar Rally Seats by Scat Powell Roller Throttle Pedal Exterior: Porsche Headlights Car Craft Rear Fenders Car Craft Deck Lid Moon Eyes Stainless Rack -JP

soupkey Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Nov 2009 · 29 Jan 2010, 4:15 pm

#759973

This picture shows the back of the engine, isn't it?
I would like to see the front of the engine please.
Just want to see how you installed the stainless steel radiator.

Thx anyway quick108.😎

71deception Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Jan 2010 · 5 Feb 2010, 1:43 pm

#761216

well i have found a sti motor that only has 25k miles on it and i have a lot of extra parts laying around it's lookng like about 600 dollars for that and i can order parts at wholesale prices and i have a few oil coolers laying around. so the real expensive thing is going to be new wiring and the transaxle and the radiatior.

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 5 Feb 2010, 5:15 pm

#761251

expect to spend big on a trans. Alternatively, get one of Ttreibler's ring and pinions. $1200 buck and a 5 speed factory trans that will handle the STi motor. Seems like a no brainer to me. VWs trans, expect to spend 3K upwards without an LSD.

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

ttriebler Officially Full-On Dubber

321 posts · joined Jan 2008 · 9 Feb 2010, 12:38 pm

#761813

Thanks Pete.
Check out www.SubaruGears.com for all the info an a Subie trans to match that STI motor

Reversed gears for Subaru transmissions.
Fit a Subaru 5 speed to your rear engined car
www.subarugears.com

Kabba63 Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 16 Feb 2010, 4:28 pm

#762923

Man I love your set up!!! wicked... nice job, do you want to sell it...?😂

Kabba63 Learner Dubber

12 posts · joined Feb 2010 · 16 Feb 2010, 4:31 pm

#762924

I know this sounds stupid but from what model and yr car is your engine from...? and is the any diffrence between the red manifold as to the black manifold...?

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 16 Feb 2010, 5:28 pm

#762929

Kabba63 wrote:is the any diffrence between the red manifold as to the black manifold...?

yep its Black!

Keeping it real !

badvw68 Casual Dubber

40 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 17 Feb 2010, 12:58 am

#763008

JP - Whats the new turbo? Any other power adders?

It sure is looking good!

Thanks,
Alden

kavio013 Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Apr 2010 · 1 Apr 2010, 10:41 am

#771074

OMFG!!!!! ok so im getting a RHD bug and i now found a reason to spend my daughters collage fund.... now if my wife will let me spend her 401k.......

when in doubt.....use duct-tape!!!!!

kavio013 Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Apr 2010 · 1 Apr 2010, 1:25 pm

#771090

QUICK108 i sent you a pm and email

when in doubt.....use duct-tape!!!!!

vdub4life Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Apr 2010 · 15 Apr 2010, 12:55 am

#773238

I'm starting a similar project on my 72. Where did you buy the block from? Also why'd you go with an EJ25 vs an EJ20?

13bwagon Officially Full-On Dubber

316 posts · joined Nov 2006 · 15 Apr 2010, 6:31 pm

#773357

phaq a duck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BUY A REAL BUG A PRE S BUG...

yortle Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 11 Nov 2010, 8:32 pm

#812337

I know it has been said several times but f@ck me this is the second coolest conversion I have seen, only because the best is still to come from somebody!

1302 to be rustored & like everybody I'm waiting for the elusive split ute!

matara Custom Title Time!

1,342 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Nov 2010, 9:32 pm

#812349

Love it!

chez Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined May 2010 · 7 Dec 2010, 4:05 pm

#816006

Nice work...🙂

itawolf Casual Dubber

21 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 17 Jan 2011, 1:57 pm

#821951

I still come back to this build time and time again

WOW

crimson ghost Casual Dubber

22 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 23 Mar 2011, 5:07 am

#832047

Any updates on this car ?

Corrado VR6 turbo
Karmann Ghia EJ20

Kanarienvogel Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 7 Aug 2011, 11:51 pm

#855931

Can't wait for more, very interesting!

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 8 Aug 2011, 1:58 am

#855938

I just fitted verner cam wheels to my new 207 motor. Mmm she is going to haul some real ass now + 1.6 bar

Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 12 Aug 2011, 8:46 pm

#856729

Man thats some nice work! keep it up.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE

madness726 Slammed & Awesome Dubber

88 posts · joined May 2012 · 23 May 2012, 1:11 pm

#903514

Is your trans still holding up?

And where about in the NW do you live?

Gotta work on the Nut behind the wheel before you start fixing bolts on the Car.

flashrx2 Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Apr 2012 · 23 May 2012, 6:16 pm

#903567

must be a good tranny to hold up to it. volksy boxes arent bigfans of 300 plus hp. even after pumpin 5k into em

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 26 Apr 2014, 5:40 pm

#989503

Anyone spot the update to this car?

http://radiumauto.com/media/blog.php?date_year=2013&date_month=7

Reub

Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Apr 2014, 8:20 pm

#989522

Looks great in it's current guise. Makes me think of Herbie fully loaded.
I get the urge to put a 53 on the doors through😁

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 · 28 Apr 2014, 10:09 am

#989628

looks like it meant to be.

71 notchback,
Past owner of, 70 NB, 73 SB and 72 FB TLE