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Where can I get a subaru conversion done?
Jenko - October 26th, 2017 at 11:52 AM

Hey all,

I live in Brisbane. My type 3 notchback needs some work done on it and I'm looking into converting to a subaru engine. Do you know of any mechanics up here that specialise in the full conversion?

Really appreciate any recommendations.

Cheers.


rocknrob - October 26th, 2017 at 06:00 PM

Hi, do you have a subaru engine or one in mind? figure out what engine you are going to use and which gearbox...Vw or subaru...


karmann141 - October 26th, 2017 at 06:08 PM

Custom VeeDub at Stafford used to provide the service but not sure if they still do. Would be a starting point if you can't do ti yourself.

http://www.customveedub.com/ 


STIDUB - October 26th, 2017 at 08:39 PM

not anymore, custom has changed hands many times since that deal was on offer.


binner - October 26th, 2017 at 09:22 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenko
Hey all,

I live in Brisbane. My type 3 notchback needs some work done on it and I'm looking into converting to a subaru engine. Do you know of any mechanics up here that specialise in the full conversion?

Really appreciate any recommendations.

Cheers.


you have a PM mate


Jenko - October 27th, 2017 at 06:16 AM

Thanks binner


karmann141 - November 13th, 2017 at 09:32 PM

If you're still looking. Speak to Robin at PerFOURmance has done many VW Subaru conversions.

http://www.pms.net.au/04_conversions_subaru.htm 


coletrickle - November 14th, 2017 at 07:53 AM

Robins got a bus in atm that hes converted. Be worth while dropping by for a look. And with the stories of vw specalist shops on the southside of brissy raping people with vw porsches etc please do your homework! You should be able to get some references of work done.


crsedge - February 27th, 2019 at 12:00 PM

Hi All,

Anywhere in Melbourne that does turbo Subaru conversions into Beetles?

Cheers

Craig


Bizarre - February 27th, 2019 at 09:28 PM

There is/was a bloke called Luke at Bayside Garage, Moorrabin

Bit of a story here - not turbo or beetle
2.5L and T3

https://forums.kombiclub.com/threads/subaru-conversion.56499/ 


crsedge - February 28th, 2019 at 06:53 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bizarre
There is/was a bloke called Luke at Bayside Garage, Moorrabin

Bit of a story here - not turbo or beetle
2.5L and T3

https://forums.kombiclub.com/threads/subaru-conversion.56499/ 


Cheers.

It is on my list of things to do, Superbug with a conversion as a sleeper, has been for about 10 years now. It would of course be easier +/- cheaper to find one already converted but seems everyone holds onto them :cool:


bushed - March 3rd, 2019 at 01:26 PM

you have a pm re gear and recommendation
B


crsedge - March 3rd, 2019 at 09:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bushed
you have a pm re gear and recommendation
B


Hi Barls,

PM not received, can you please send again?

Cheers

Craig


bushed - March 4th, 2019 at 09:39 AM

that was for Janko Craig
pm me if you need info
cheers
B