1971 VW BUS with Subaru Engine showcase and cruise

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Our newest video is up all about doing the engine swap. Take a look. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYa0g3qCpah0hpo

[@edwardcalvert]

It's a very nice 1971 "Busaru"

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Thank you ! Such a fun bus!

[@matthewehritz3544]

Very jealous of the bus and all your skills!

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Wanting one of these Vw's as a kid is what made me learn all the skills. Great satisfaction in building one.

[@KevoMazziwa]

Glad infound this channel. Just got my first kombi... Cant wait to have some fun with it

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

They are a blast. Good luck and enjoy!

[@KevoMazziwa]

@@MrBriansAmazingWorld Thanks man.. cant wait to subaru swap it and enjoy less hustles... Here is mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3LCmHZ_h7RnaZY

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

@@KevoMazziwa it is definitely nice to have some reliability and power. Everyone loves talking about the swap.

[@jessicapointkowski9593]

I have the same model we are going to restore it cant wait to go inside of it and feel the nostalgic

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Enjoy.. great projects and memories ahead.

[@therealanthonymendoza]

@@MrBriansAmazingWorld im back 1 year later thank you for your great word

[@xjeepmanx]

Luv your jeep.i had a 77cj looked just like yours

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

We love the jeep. Makes great family memories. Like riding a motorcycle with the whole family.

[@drlarcey]

Great attitude brother

[@zoltanmajor4074]

This is by far THE BEST video ever made ,keep up the good job ,!

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

By far the best comment I've received. Thank you very much glad you enjoyed it.. Many more to come.

[@whattodo000]

nice video my friend i like it

[@harles5000]

Nicely done! Solved the one issue with the Vans, lack of power! I may see if I can find a bus in good shape and Subaru it too! Keep having fun!

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Definitely solves the power problem. Busses are very hard to come by where I live. Good luck on your project.

[@JuanOrozco-t4i]

Love you bus ,id love to convert mine

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

For how much time and money the stock ones take it is worth the modification. Just keep everything so it could one day be converted back.

[@josejr.canillas7704]

Nice video, nice VW bus, Subaru engine. I love it. I enjoy watching

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Thank you glad you like it. More to come.

[@MaimaiMilesjourney]

Nice car

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Thank you!!

[@jimsmirh2406]

That bus is looking good these days.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Glad you like it. Loading another bus video right now all about the engine swap and painting it.

[@michaelstanley1190]

Can we put the radiator infront of the kombi like the 2013 one ?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Go for it. I wanted to hide what I was doing and try to keep it stock. Good luck.

[@dogbounty6399]

Hugs to the Wife.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

They are much deserved.

[@michaelb4234]

Nice work Brian. I’m currently looking for a Subaru to harvest for my 76’. Thanks for the tip on the extra grounding straps. 👍🏻

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Good luck.. The ground wires are everything...I'm going to pull another Subaru engine and wiring harness in an upcoming video.

[@gregoryp2859]

Did you do any brake or suspension upgrades to help accommodate the added power?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

No. None are needed. The engine is only 30 lbs heavier than a stock engine so it handles the little weight perfectly. Just make sure your stock brakes are working correctly. This does have stock disc brakes up front.

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

I am about to go at a 1974. I would like to stay in touch and get any advice from you. Did you have to also use the wiring harness from the donor Subaru?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Yes. It is very tedious to get the harness out but definitely needed along with the computer. The one I'm working on now I'm trying to save and use the air conditioning system too. Good luck on your project.

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

Awesome, where did you find the engine and did you have to get a conversion plate to install the engine.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

I bought an 01 Subaru imprezza from a friend that was completely rusted out with only 120k on it. Took everything I needed from that car. I did buy an adapter plate and flywheel. Make sure you do the timing chain and water pump while the engine is out.

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

@@MrBriansAmazingWorld thanks for getting back to me. Agree, if it is out what better time to do so while the engine is out. I don’t have a bus yet. I am in the process, looking for one. But I think you did a fantastic job. Did you do your or had some do the job for you. Do you have any videos for future reference in you tube? Thanks again. Looks awesome

[@torchsharon369]

Nice lovely

[@MidniteClubII]

Oh, a VWUBARU.. Speedy! Stop looking baaack!!

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

It is rather quick for a VW.

[@Arealglitterboy]

Bro this is so fuckin badass. I will work my ass off to ride one of these with all my friends in the back…someday

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

That's the attitude you need... Good luck. Super rewarding. I highly recommend building one.

[@chuyrock1]

Did you move your gas tank to different location?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

I kept it in the original location. Used fiberglass insulation behind the cover to cut down on heat transfer.

[@chavorucosnkombies]

Awesome job! Did you use a Kennedy adapter plate?what fly wheel and cluth did u use? Thanks

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Hi Thank you. Yes I did use the Kennedy Adapter plate.. Amazing product...Bolts right up to the VW tranny. The flywheel was from them too. It fits the Subaru crankshaft and uses a stock VW clutch and starter. I went with a 1700lb pressure plate and it works great. Good luck P.s. The key to getting it to run right has been a ton of grounding wires. Probably 10 of them.

[@gregarioussolitudinist5695]

had a '70 when i was in high school. dad always said my Den of Inquity was blocking the driveway.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

I can't stop anywhere without someone telling me a story about a bus that was a part of their lives. Adds to the joy of having it.

[@daveprice2157]

Did you figure out what route to go with the other bus?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

No clue! She's all ready to restore and I have another Subaru to use for it as well. Maybe build it for my daughter one day. Or wait until the new ones come out and the prices skyrocket even more for these old ones.

[@kingbob2021]

Hey mate, can we put the radiator infront of the car like the 2013 kombi ? I need some suggestion. I want to make my kombi similar like the 2013 kombi

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

You can mount it anywhere you would like. I was looking for as hidden and stock looking as possible. Good luck with your project.

[@kingbob2021]

Thanks

[@itrimibest]

I have one grounding strap on my ej22 in my 68 bay and I'm having all kinds of problems, wonder if I need more...? What do you think? Beautiful bus!

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Thank you! Absolutely! The more ground wires I add the better it runs.... Every sensor reads resistance. If it isn't grounded it gets a false reading and reacts incorrectly. Especially on the intake boot for the throttle position sensor.. Hard to ground some of them. Good luck.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Mr. Brian's Amazing World YT auto experts like to show how to clean battery terminals, but never finish the job by checking/cleaning the opposite ends of the cables. In addition, older vehicles’ electrical systems develop resistance. I drove a Peugeot 505 for over 25 years in a humid climate. Bought thin files coated with sapphire or diamond dust. Went through every electrical connection I could find, filing tarnish-like oxidation from male and female ends, then spraying with silicone lube and packing them with silicone grease. Made a noticeable, zippier-feeling difference!

[@TheCafeBoy]

Turn that deck stay over so that it does not rip your shirt. Unbolt it at the decklid and rotate in 180 Degrees and then walk it over the guide and turn it up. It gives it actual stability when those fingers are locked in.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Great snag! I actually had to turn the stay over so it would clear the radiator fan when closing the door. Good observation though.

[@nolimitkrew420gaming6]

I want to say keep your eyes on the road

[@new2gold]

Did you have to use a throttle reverser? I have a 1969 and want to Subaru it.. Great video.

[@trikelyfe6090]

Cool build. I love the diversity of your content. I subbed after watching 2 videos.. this is like my 20th

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Awesome! Glad you like our videos. Many more to come. It's been difficult being so diversified to get the channel to grow but I think it's finally working. I appreciate all your support!

[@babyUFO.]

excellent work mate... practice with holding that cam tho damn.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

It was an early video. Check out my follow up on the engine swap much more steady shooting.

[@marcoantoniovqz.vqz.8192]

Does it Keeps the 4x4 System.?. Is it possible. ?.?.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

You only use the engine and the wiring harness from the Subaru. Anything is possible with the right donor vehicles.

[@marcoantoniovqz.vqz.8192]

@@MrBriansAmazingWorld Thanks Mr.Br. Hope Some Day, I Love to see a "4x4" VW bus.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

@@marcoantoniovqz.vqz.8192 Hmmm I have a half rotten 72 bus and a 72 ford f100 4x4 chassis.

[@DanTheManIOM]

hey, you still have those front door, plastic, arm rest vents ? I need them for my 71...niagara blue from CALI, no rust, everything unbolts, a joy to work on...

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Hi I did save all my old stuff in case I decide to use it in 20 years. All modifications could easily be undone to go back to original. However I can't see ever going back to a VW engine now.

[@jamesstewart7224]

The poor dog is having G force and gravity dilemmas.lol. cumfy..cosy baby making van :)grooooovy man

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

That dog can't get enough of our adventures! Glad you liked the bus.

[@advancednutritioninc908]

Great Work! Excellent fit and finish! Love your paint job too! Liked !! Subbed !!

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Thank you! More to come...

[@ShikaKiss]

WOW LOVELY

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Thank you! Such a fun bus to roll around in. Lots of work into it.

[@robm7543]

That is great! A radiator on each side in the engine compartment? How did you plumb the two?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Thanks. They are from a 97 Honda civic. It was rather easy to plumb, needed a cross pipe to connect the two radiators. I also used high pressure radiator caps on the radiators. I then added a filler neck with another radiator cap at the highest point. That made it easiest to bleed the system.

[@robm7543]

@@MrBriansAmazingWorld Thanks! Have you taken it an extended highway trip ? I was wondering if the electric fans on could keep up with the heat.

[@TairnKA]

So, from the engine, coolant enters one radiator, exit's through the cross pipe into a second radiator and back to the engine. correct?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Yes. Hardest part is bleeding the air out of the system.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

I have and ended up getting 2 high capacity radiators. They hold twice the coolant. I have the fans set up to always run. Also get a Temperature gauge so you can keep an eye on things.

[@TairnKA]

I was just thinking a Subaru is a front engine AWD drive-train that's being installed into a VW bus (engine in back) so how do you reverse the output to the axles so you don't have one forward gear and four in reverse (5sp trans-axle), is there a geared adapter to the trans-axle? ;-) Since seeing this conversion on various videos I've wondered how it would work on a Corvair?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Luckily you don't have to. The engine spins the correct way when bolted up to a VW transmission. Simple metal plate that adapts the engine. Special flywheel fits Subaru engine uses a vw clutch and starter.

[@TairnKA]

That makes it easy but now I'm even more curious how it would work in a Corvair (Corvair trans-axle)?

[@kingbob2021]

Are the petrol wasteful ?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Compared to? This conversion is much more efficient than stock. and you get real heat.

[@kingbob2021]

So that would be generous right ?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Yes I believe so.

[@kingbob2021]

Thanks mate i really appreciate that

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

@@kingbob2021 Glad I could help you out. Welcome to the channel and hope you find more stuff you like. Are you building a bus?

[@MyHairyChin]

Love a clear detailed walk through on your subie swap, maybe not with your fish eye gopro cam lol... sweet bay man. I have a slammed 71 bay ...cheers

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Thanks. I live in PA you can't have anything lowered due to all the pot holes! My girlfriends birthday is coming up maybe she'll get me a new go pro.

[@LETSGOBRANDONFJB]

Seat belts please

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Ah they just hold you back.

[@THOMMGB]

Thanks so much for posting this video. I have a 1971 Westfalia camper. It's rust free and all rebuilt, but not with a Subaru engine. Maybe one day I'll do this conversion. Where did you find out about doing this kind of conversion? Is there some kind of kit that can be purchased or website that's dedicated to this kind of conversion? Thanks, Tom

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Glad you like it. Great conversion worth doing. I used a Kennedy adapter plate. It came with a flywheel that fit the Subaru engine and used a vw clutch and starter. If you google that you can find people that make stuff for this. I made my own engine mount and exhaust system.

[@THOMMGB]

@@MrBriansAmazingWorld Thanks so much for the quick reply. I appreciate your willingness to share this kind of information.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

You happened to catch me on here. It's very rewarding to show your work when its so appreciated. Glad I could help anyone willing to try such a project.

[@David-kk4dr]

Seatbelts for kids? I have a ‘69 Karmann Ghia and I’d like to do the same, but it’s costly.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

There are seatbelts for every seat. I would say cheaper in the long run and way more fun... I would do a turbo in a Ghia .

[@David-kk4dr]

Mr. Brian's Amazing World Thank you Brian. Could you give me a ball-park dollar figure for doing a turbo in my Ghia. (Don’t bother if it’s too much trouble. I know you’re busy). I live in California.

[@vikramkoodoye1418]

I had to stop watching at 9:30.. cause man was looking behind too often, that too without belt on 🙈

[@chuyrock1]

Hello Mr Brian...Great job and great video I want to do the same with my 1970 VW Bus camper but I have a few questions? 1._ What exactly subaru engine you used? 2._ did you used the same computer for the 2001 subaru ? or do you had to buy a different computer and harness to make it run? and how much total money did you spend in this nice job? Thank you for share your video I hope I can do mine soon.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Hi Thank you! I used an ej22. I managed to get a 2001 Subaru Imprezza that was rusted out. I meticulously pulled the wiring harness while the engine was running so when it died I knew I needed that wire. I used the computer as well. Best part is I saved the OB2 diagnostic port and can plug into a computer and run diagnostics when needed. I probably have $2500 into the swap however I made my own engine mount and exhaust. I'll make another video soon showcasing the swap.

[@chuyrock1]

@@MrBriansAmazingWorld Thank you for the answer now I have a better idea of what I need to do.

[@JourdonGulick]

Pretty sweet with that Subi engine. I'm looking at a '76 in pretty nice condition. Runs and drives, but needs some oil cooler seals and maybe some front brakes. Only rust is some surface rust on the bumper! Do you think $4-5k would be a decent price?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

They always need some kind of seal. Price is all dependent on condition. In the North East they are all rusted and non existent so prices are high. Prices are only going to go up so its also an investment.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Make videos of adventures with your pooch. My sister has a very pampered rescue pooch that looks like yours. She says long walks keep her young.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

The pup is in all of our adventures.. Always chasing and trying to keep up.. Then she sleeps for days. Might have to make a compilation video of her.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Mr. Brian's Amazing World Great. My sister’s is 50% American Stafordshire terrier, 35% beagle, and 15% Chinese dog with wrinkly skin whose name I just forgot. Oh, Shar-Pei. I’ve told her to mount a GoPro on her and post videos of their long walks. Until she hurt her knee skiing they were doing 5-6 mi/day. Pix she sends me are usually of the dog napping in the sun.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

When we get a new go pro with video stabilization we will mount it on the pup as she chases us. Hopefully soon.

[@jasonluck7269]

rad loaf! We did a conversion on a 88. I called my insurance company thinking my insurance was going to go up , I got all kinds of discounts.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Thank you!

[@montesa35]

This is what i want to look like this, all stock VW but theres a hidden engine swap inside. No need to customize ugly accessories

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Stock never goes out of style! It sure is nice to keep up with modern cars.

[@junkman6456]

2 passenger and a guest on the short spin. lol

[@franciscobarajasochoa8615]

If the oil pan is to low, cut 2" (?) And welder back,

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

That is going to be one of this winters projects. Definitely recommend doing that.

[@stevenhoelderich9490]

And what happend, did you fall down ?

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Not sure

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

If you like this video you might like this one too about building an indoor skateboard bowl kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnvdgaSBbMqfo7M

[@franklauriekranitsky2782]

Nice bus. Learn to hold the camera still! OMG! Could not finish watching.

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Slowly I'm getting better at that.

[@finnerzUK]

“How many vdubs can make a dog slide ?”

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Probably not that many! HAHA even stopping would be hard to make a dog slide in most VWs.

[@raymondj8768]

thanks for shaking the fuk outta the camera while looking at the engine thats all i wanted to see !

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

Well you are in luck, I just posted a new video all about doing the engine swap and video stabilization was addressed. Check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYa0g3qCpah0hpo

[@horaciopena9281]

Sisther whath

[@marleneririe5531]

what a waste keep it vw powered

[@MrBriansAmazingWorld]

You will change your mind if you are in one. Much safer to be in traffic with a vehicle that can get out of its own way. I did keep everything to be able to go back to original if desired down the road. Way more fun and so much less work once up and running.

[@marleneririe5531]

@@MrBriansAmazingWorld I don't give a rats ass if its not vw its a waste

[@432b86ed]

@@marleneririe5531 A waste? How so?