Full Subaru Conversion VW Bay Window Bus Startup Process | Moonpie 1979 Bay Window Bus MBC No.08

Watch along as we detail our process for the first start of a Subaru conversion in a bay window VW bus. Experience the magic as Moonpie comes to life!
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[@vintagerustmotors411]

Totally made me jump when the gas flew out😅. Another great conversion! Thanks for keeping these classic buses on the road.

[@themodernbayco]

Hah! Same here :D. Thanks so much!!

[@vintagerustmotors411]

Do you run the 228mm like stock type 4 or 200mm flywheel. I’ve seen a 15.7 lb and 19.6 lb (technically for Vanagon) for the 228mm and was wondering if the heavier flywheel would be better to run I’m heavier(ish) ‘79 Riviera camper. Thanks for any comments or advice. Dig the channel!!

[@dilligaf2818]

another neat engine crew.

[@themodernbayco]

Thank you good sir!!

[@vintagevanfirenze1300]

Love it! Passion for VWs!!!!!

[@themodernbayco]

Thank you! :D

[@bmpvw]

Just discovered your channel... Long time VW Bus owners and lovers. Your content is great!

[@themodernbayco]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@JG-mp5nb]

Awesome to see the Bus back on the road! From one Bus lover to another-good job!

[@themodernbayco]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate it!

[@stanfordkoch1271]

I have a 1969 bus with a subi engine in it, conversion not done by me though, drives super

[@eddymiranda4989]

Wow that was awesome! Have you guys ever had a client bring in a water cooled combi from latin america? If so, was the cooling any different?

[@themodernbayco]

Thanks so much, @eddymiranda4989! Really appreciate it. And we haven't yet, but do have one upcoming client conversion on a water cooled combi from Central America. Stay tuned! :D

[@eddymiranda4989]

@@themodernbayco I cant wait to see it! I'd love to have a boxer in my combi.

[@new2gold]

What kind of mpg do you get with a Subaru conversion???

[@themodernbayco]

Hey Mike! Our clients typically get 18-22, and as high as 26 mpg. A lot depends on tire size, driving style, calibration (especially between tires and that most of the speedos are off by ~5mph at higher range), and where you're driving. But that's a general figure. Thanks for watching and let us know how else we can help!