Possible Engine Fitment Solutions

MrRamen Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jul 2010 · 29 Jul 2010, 1:16 pm

#793300

Has anyone stuck an EJ20T in a beetle and instead of cutting and moving the transmission just modified the rear valence and bolted up a Baja Bug engine cage? I realllllly don't want to cut the body up, and if I am ever going to spend this much time and money I will NEED more power than an EJ22 has to offer. I mean, I will do what I have to do, but let's explore other options here.

See, I really don't mind the idea of having a turbo subbie hanging out the ass of my beetle for the world to see. It's kind of one of those things where most people will assume its slow, and then someone will spot that flat-4 in the back and go 'Oh hell yes.' It's a sleeper to 80% of the world. That's actually kind of a cool idea.

Thoughts, opinions, or pictures are appreciated.

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 29 Jul 2010, 1:26 pm

#793304

cheaper to cut car and just wack motor in.. as you have to spend more money to mod stuff and move stuff around to make it fit🤪.

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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 · 29 Jul 2010, 7:10 pm

#793346

Those engines have lots of electrics that dont like getting wet.

Theres not that much work in moving the tranny forward.
if you want a turbo motor your still gonna have to cut the firewall regardless so your not saving anything by not moving it forward

Besides you'll get better handleing by doing it and not have a car that the back looks like a dogs arse end

MrRamen Learner Dubber

2 posts · joined Jul 2010 · 30 Jul 2010, 5:53 am

#793406

Is there a writeup on how to move the tranny forward and any accompanying modifications to the shifter, etc?

I googled my brains out last night, and the ONLY mention I've seen of how to do this was one offhand comment on flipping the mounts. Sounds okay... but I need some more detail.

ricola Wolfsburg Wizard

437 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 30 Jul 2010, 7:21 am

#793412

There are some pictures of the reverse fitment on my website from before I deceided to switch to G50...

http://www.ricola.co.uk

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 2 Aug 2010, 8:15 pm

#793862

Joel wrote:Those engines have lots of electrics that dont like getting wet.

Sorry Joel, but that's crap. Unless you are doing river crossings it should be fine. I've never had a drama and mine is out in the weather. All the plugs have rubber seals inside them anyway, so it's not a drama.

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Aug 2010, 8:26 pm

#793865

Hi

I agree with Joel, I often see the end results of motors getting wet when humidity builds up in connectors and causes corrosion in the plug and connectors.

Steve