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.

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.

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

Custom Offroad Ph 0733564356

What's your budget?

I got 101 hp at the rear wheels for stock EJ22 in our bus

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.

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.

It's okay to dream but if you want to turn them to plans budget is CRITICAL

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.