Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine

STi_1212 · 08-27-2009, 01:20 PM

Somehow, we doubt this is what Dr. Ferdinand Porsche had in mind when he set out to design a horizontally-opposed four cylinder engine powering the rear wheels of his so-called "People's Car." No matter, we're happy to see the good ol' Beetle is still getting its due after all these years, in this case courtesy of a worked-over turbocharged 2.5-liter engine making over 350 horsepower yanked from a Subaru WRX STI.

As you might imagine, this little bugger of a powerplant has no problem moving its rounded Volkswagen wrapper at warp speed. While some may bemoan the lack of the donor car's all-wheel drive powertrain, the Beetle's rear-mounted engine placement and super short gearing equals loads of traction, making for an excellent drag racing platform.

Fortunately, the rest of the package has been appropriately beefed up and customized to handle the Beetle's newfound power. Modifications include a narrowed and dropped front beam, four-wheel disc brakes, a heavy-duty clutch, wide rear rubber and a touchscreen digital dash enabling on-the-fly tuning adjustments.

karleric · 08-27-2009, 02:13 PM

That is just too insanely cool!

grambo · 08-27-2009, 02:22 PM

That is one of the sickest builds I have seen. Where the hell is flatthump?

pharo · 08-27-2009, 02:23 PM

I have never been that big of a bug fan, but this is one of the coolest swaps I have ever seen.

Late · 08-27-2009, 04:43 PM

any combo of my two favorite makes of cars is very cool imo. and it doesn't seem to get much cleaner than that.

butcherboy78 · 08-27-2009, 04:57 PM

along with the rest of you guys, this is one of the coolest, well done swaps i've seen. A+ to the people that did this. Bravo.

twigg107 · 08-27-2009, 06:15 PM

There has been a huge build-up thread in nasioc about this. Its one badass bug!

GotSTI? · 08-28-2009, 07:54 AM

A+ from me too.

grambo · 08-28-2009, 08:20 AM

Does the intake mani look abnormally tall or is it an optical illusion due to the lack of accessories?

**ACHAHockey** · 08-28-2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grambo

Does the intake mani look abnormally tall or is it an optical illusion due to the lack of accessories?

It's taller.

The video would have been nice with no music. The wheels are great. Fuchs are the lightest and best built wheels ever, period.

08-27-2009, 01:20 PM	#1
STi_1212 The Next Petter Solberg Feedback Score: 1 reviews Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 952 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006	Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine Somehow, we doubt this is what Dr. Ferdinand Porsche had in mind when he set out to design a horizontally-opposed four cylinder engine powering the rear wheels of his so-called "People's Car." No matter, we're happy to see the good ol' Beetle is still getting its due after all these years, in this case courtesy of a worked-over turbocharged 2.5-liter engine making over 350 horsepower yanked from a Subaru WRX STI. As you might imagine, this little bugger of a powerplant has no problem moving its rounded Volkswagen wrapper at warp speed. While some may bemoan the lack of the donor car's all-wheel drive powertrain, the Beetle's rear-mounted engine placement and super short gearing equals loads of traction, making for an excellent drag racing platform. Fortunately, the rest of the package has been appropriately beefed up and customized to handle the Beetle's newfound power. Modifications include a narrowed and dropped front beam, four-wheel disc brakes, a heavy-duty clutch, wide rear rubber and a touchscreen digital dash enabling on-the-fly tuning adjustments.

08-27-2009, 02:13 PM	#2
karleric Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: '07 Obsidian Black Fav Mod: Stage 2 + Protune Location: 4177898 637995 10S Posts: 495 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2007	Re: Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine That is just too insanely cool!

08-27-2009, 02:22 PM	#3
grambo S204 Racer Feedback Score: 8 reviews Car: 06' CGM STI Fav Mod: Rustoleum Flat Black Location: Tracy, NorCal Posts: 3,192 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006	Re: Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine That is one of the sickest builds I have seen. Where the hell is flatthump?

08-27-2009, 02:23 PM	#4
pharo Spec C Club Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 2005 OBP STi Fav Mod: Cusco Mounts Location: thousand oaks/berkeley Posts: 1,425 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005	Re: Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine I have never been that big of a bug fan, but this is one of the coolest swaps I have ever seen.

08-27-2009, 04:43 PM	#5
Late Professional STI Driver Feedback Score: 3 reviews Car: 05 PSM STi - Sold Fav Mod: V1 Location: Tampa Posts: 428 IWSTI Addict since: Feb 2006	Re: Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine any combo of my two favorite makes of cars is very cool imo. and it doesn't seem to get much cleaner than that.

08-27-2009, 04:57 PM	#6
butcherboy78 Silver Member Feedback Score: 5 reviews Car: Aspen White 08 STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: Chipped paint Location: NJ Posts: 1,081 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2008	Re: Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine along with the rest of you guys, this is one of the coolest, well done swaps i've seen. A+ to the people that did this. Bravo.

08-27-2009, 06:15 PM	#7
twigg107 Spec C Club Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Port Orchard, Wa Posts: 1,749 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2006	Re: Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine There has been a huge build-up thread in nasioc about this. Its one badass bug!

08-28-2009, 07:54 AM	#8
GotSTI? Silver Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: DGM 08' STI My Stuff: Subaru Parts Fav Mod: EFI Tune Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,041 IWSTI Addict since: Jan 2004	Re: Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine A+ from me too.

08-28-2009, 08:20 AM	#9
grambo S204 Racer Feedback Score: 8 reviews Car: 06' CGM STI Fav Mod: Rustoleum Flat Black Location: Tracy, NorCal Posts: 3,192 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2006	Re: Vintage VW Bug with Subaru STI Engine Does the intake mani look abnormally tall or is it an optical illusion due to the lack of accessories?

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