I am still undecided if i wanty jap import or aircooled.
I understand that aircooled would be more exp than jap. (powerwise)

what would be the cost to transplant the engine? (for the jap) i know i can get front cuts for less than 5000

and again if i go jap what the main engines i should consider for it? sub or rotary? any other engines?

Am i wrong when i say that it's possible the lift the gearbox and engine for more clearance?

i guess with japs u get the comfort of heating and ac?

jap job= 8k with all the shite you need
don't go rotary unless you have a realy high ratio gear box
stay air cool for a cheap job go subi if you have the bucks

I would keep it simple and stick with the air cooled motor.

If you are quite experienced with engine conversions then go for it, but if you aren't, expect to pay bulk $$$ if you going to get someone else to do it.

yes i am really tempted to go jap but i have no mechanic knowledge. would i be able to learn just by asking quetions? i am a fast learner...

as for what engine:
i was thinking of nissan?VQ25DD
toyota: 4GR-FSE or 2MZ-FE
or even mazda kl-ze
(nissan ones would be well exp.)

thats a good idea - put any one of those engines in - you'll be fine - should bolt straight up. nothing to learn. easy as pie and cheap as chips!

goodluck

nick

This may sound like I am commenting from the dark side. I see merits in a lot of engine types. I am not specifically a brand person. I really enjoy the coolness and simplicity of dak daking in our aircooled Beetle. I have no races to win.

In the bus, the Suby 2.2 is perfect for highway cruising and effortless hill climbing ability and really good economy and reliability, again not a race winner.

If I wanted to have some Baja fun, I personally would like to have fun in a hi-powered type 1 based engine. I would love to see the looks on people faces when the little bug can give them a right old scare on the street, and have a ball in the scrub.

If I wanted more serious track Beetle action I would try for a turbo rotary or turbo 2.0 Suby application. It would take some serious money to make a serious car, but again it would be fun. Yeah?

At the end of the day I would certainly not do specifically what other people tell me to do, as most people have different opinions. I wouldn't even start on asking what bore or stroke type 1 engine setup people recommend. Go with what your budget can afford at this stage and go from there. You won't enjoy a half finished project that you can't drive.

i don't think all those engines are just bolt in i know wex as a klze an had to cut as for the ohers i have never seen or heard it done.

Well I love my V6, and won't go back to a VW engine unless it is in something that I rarely have to drive.

Read through my website and the V6 transplant diary. If you think you can do the stuff in there, then go for it.

The EJ22 like Terry has is a great choice, because you don't need to cut or go crazy with support frames. Also Brad at COR has done heaps and can help out with advice and teething problems.

gotta ask yourself a few questions.

1. are you are VW purist? if so stick with a VW motor
2. are you low on money? $2k gets you a nice 1640 that will go great offroad.
3. do you want real power? VW motors don't make real power for under $10k. A subaru Ej20 turbo puts out 200hp plus for a lot less.
4. do you want to be able to buy parts anywhere? VW parts for hipo engines are not available at repco. stock subaru parts are.