Gas Monkey's Put A 200 HP Engine In A Volkswagen Beetle! | Fast N' Loud

The Gas Monkey crew upgrade a VW Beetle with new interiors, a new paint job, and a 200 HP engine worth $5500!
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[@bigrodney1453]

LMFAO!!! He said "speedo Cable" when pulling the motor.....LOL

[@PatBuckleyracecar]

Replied before I saw yours....

[@MarkLoves2Fly]

I've driven a VW Bug since the mid 90's, and am a big fan. The year you chose was perfect for this build! Nice work guys!

[@gorrowler]

dam that was a clean stock beetle

[@johnner7796]

My first beetle was a 1965 VW. Beetle.I dreamed of one since I was in 3rd grade it was one of the best Blues that my dad could have picked out. At the time in 1962 my girlfriend had a 1966 grey with a maroon ragtop and .I just love going through these shout . These are my bugs and many dreams and when I die I will go to hognilenddddsee9

[@carpballet]

They fukin’ ruined it. No respect.

[@motocyclemaverick]

" What do you do when you get dirty, do you just go home??" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kavanghia6908]

Great video! My son and I are working on our 69 Ghia that we saved from the car crusher 👍

[@budmangt2]

I love how they blew right over explaining what they did to the engine.

[@devaux1904]

this show is garbage. to car people this is a soap opera... we want more details. the drama is garbage.

[@douglaswilliams6834]

They didn't do anything to the engine. Looks to me like they replaced it with a brand new 2000+cc dual carb engine. You can buy them pre-built.

[@gordocarbo]

Probably just ordered a crate engine

[@alexcorona]

To get 200HP you need ported heads, bigger carbs, Intake and Cams. You can get it prebuilt from many performance shops.

[@johnmoser2689]

Halfway through and I already love the way it looks

[@elenanito8843]

Parents naked” that was sick 😊

[@MrSTOUT73]

... started out with a 1200cc motor, not 1600. I had a '65.

[@niklasgroning5792]

Bitchy Richard comes back from manicure: "Uuhuu the wheels looks horrible, they dont match my nails, uuhuuu!"

[@SamLopezI]

Richard is a typical texan...blowhard.

[@ameliekuppers6984]

Super schöner Käfer, toll gemacht.

[@johnszabo7650]

Erin that is a great job good luck with all your endeavors.

[@ollie1464]

What's with the never ending fascination to lower car so that it's a stagecoach type of ride feeling?

[@michaelbrinks8089]

I know if you're trying to go fast in an old beetle, you want it low to keep airflow from getting underneath & lifting the car off the road.

[@Infinite_AM]

If I brought a vintage beetle to these guys in that condition for them to ride on the front bumper and shake the back end like that I'd be super pissed at how unprofessional they are

[@warroad]

Should be called Beer Monkey. Drunks..........

[@alexcorona]

It’s a TV show, it was made for drama. Most of the issues on the shows were made up for entertainment.

[@DelsDrones]

Where did you guys buy the engine ??? I need one for my 93 mexican made beetle, info please

[@Ladosligese]

impressive that dude just shook the rear of the beetle like that haha

[@PatBuckleyracecar]

After you remove the shocks, even you could do that!

[@duanehundley]

One good way to spot a fake Hollywood show is when they spend more time talking about what color the wheels are vs what the motor specs.

[@christiancorona4310]

Boy just enjoy the damn show😂

[@rolfsiebold3753]

Very cool! I have a Ragtop Oval Beetle from 1956 and I built it new from scratch last year🤩 when I drive-ship-drive the car from Switzerland to your Shop in Texas - would you like to put a 200Hp engine in for free, for a Marketing-Story in your show? 🤩 This will maybe a funny challenge! 🤙

[@daninnj8580]

Where did I miss the new engine being identified and installed? I'm watching the old one come out and suddenly a new one appeared magically installed in the engine bay. I've never had that happen to me. And for those who thought it looked better before they lowered it: I agree. They lost the look lowering the suspension, no matter how many roof racks they put on.

[@donelmore2540]

I was interested in what suspension you installed. I just hotrodded a ‘64 Bug with a Hyper 9HV electric motor. We put in coil over shocks, but didn’t change the rest of the suspension. I’m looking for ideas.

[@deserteagle626]

here in germany i knew 2 people they swapped a porsche boxter engine in a vw beetle 😅

[@jdollinter]

Now it looks like the VW hot rods you see in magazines.

[@orbitaljellyfish808]

I’m finding that HP claim to be dubious

[@georgebamber6871]

That was too original to have been modified

[@JuiceWRLD-kr8zv]

Bro ain’t nobody be watching these😂

[@dang.2574]

So what is the new power plant?

[@Kevin-B-Real]

Honestly only watched because of the car. Perfect bug... made just a little bit better.

[@MisterItchy]

I really appreciate that you didn't chop it up and do something stupid to it that can't be undone!

[@stephenport4768]

The stance after the initial fit for me was perfect lowers front standard ride height at the rear proper Cal Look

[@racebiketuner]

The OEM transaxle can handle about 1/3 of that power. Only a matter of time before it goes "BOOM, crunch, crunch, crunch."

[@alexcorona]

200hp in a beetle is like 500Hp in a normal car.

[@shawnlulis1954]

No way 😂 maybe 350

[@gabrielwilson8359]

​@shawnlulis1954 my buddy has one that made 120hp to the wheels and beat my 98 stock ls1 camaro.

[@orlandolopez7710]

Hello you guys I love VW combi & escarabajo Cuestión, the engine 200 hp you guy put in the escarabajo it can be in a 1975 combi??? Thanks for your answers 🙏🏻

[@wadesimon3536]

I would love to see detail on the suspension and motor. I love the final product. Would love to know how much it would cost to get a car like this 🤔

[@gordocarbo]

Porobably one of the cheapest old cars to mod and def easy to work on. I had my first VW engine removed in no time flat

[@eatshiy]

A WHOLE 200hp?🤣🤣

[@mohameduwaiskhan3367]

From 40ish hp... Yeah a whole 200 hp, 5x what it had originally. You know of many other cars with 5x the original horsepower? Ever heard of power to weight by the way? 200hp in a 1600lbs car is comparative to modern car with 400 hp since most cars weigh 3000lbs+ these days

[@gordocarbo]

@@mohameduwaiskhan3367 Guy you responded to is probably stil lplaying video games lol. Not easy to make power with VWs

[@michaelm7577]

Can I get a detailed build list? Please!!!!!!!!

[@shawn15079]

What did you do to prevent engine fire?

[@jeffrobinson4331]

Nothing different compared to a stock engine. Just because it’s making more power through using parts with a much more advanced technology compared to tech that was available in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, doesn’t mean it’s more prone to fire. Mine has a fire extinguisher mounted under the dash, and I keep up with regular maintenance.

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea !" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"

[@chfigueroa97]

Where did u get the 200hp engine for it and transmission and stuff

[@robertestrada1683]

“You’re working with a tool….no,I work for a tool” Charles is right…Richard is a freakin tool

[@brotherpaulv]

Definitely didn't need the luggage rack. Still a cool Slug Bug!

[@04dram04]

That could make it a very practical daily though

[@danmeifert2469]

Nobody had those luggage racks back in the day.

[@davidbae3027]

Is it sold?

[@mylifeisgamer]

queria esse fusca para mim 😍😍

[@rhonnice]

very nice ..I wonder if they sold this already

[@bassamal-mahdi8300]

I was driving my father vw 1961 then he replace it with vw 1973 was a great car 2:51

[@evanwaters4716]

I just wanna know the make and size of the wheels and tires

[@aureliovillalpando3856]

17 inch airkewl smoothies. 2000 bucks for the set.

[@553jjj]

is this bug still for sale or sold...thank you

[@holymoly8265]

How much would it cost for that 65 beetle motor and suspension set up? I would be interested once I find a beetle within the next few months.

[@craigengelman4534]

they said motor was 5.5k suspension around 2k so 8k ish

[@darrennicholas860]

That’s beautiful bug

[@Slimthicolas]

Soooooo...what motor went in it exactly?

[@shawburrows]

I get 367hp in my 72 super beetle from a wrx sti turbo w/7.5lbs.

[@jimd2101]

Interesting.....I would like to see that....

[@camb400]

Let’s see it

[@josephgonzalez561]

What size engine

[@camb400]

@@josephgonzalez561 I’m curious about that to.

[@earlycuyler8719]

There was a guy who put a Subaru boxer in one That put 500hp at the wheels!

[@ArneChristianRosenfeldt]

I am all for recycling. So use the engine from a car where the body is totaled and the body from a car where the engine is dead. So did not listen, but is this a refurbished engine? New engines should be electric. Or at least do some fun stuff, like a scaled down (hi-octane to ease cooling) flat-6 or even a 120° V6 .

[@earlycuyler8719]

@@ArneChristianRosenfeldt don't know but I get where you are coming from. I once had a 64' ford that blew up and I had a wrecked 76' Chevy with a 350 in it. I put the engine and transmission in the Ford. Had to make some mounts and get the drive shaft modified but it worked. Also here in Kentucky I've seen a lot of saw mills with just about any engine that will run hooked to them.

[@jeffdbaker71]

how much did it go for?

[@disturbedltlman6007]

My favorite build!

[@ChristianPareATLAS]

Beautiful car 🤩

[@gabenuckolls4914]

Beautiful VW

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

200 plus horsepower in a 1600 pound car should be pretty fast.

[@jostrander71]

Like 400 in a 1989 Iroc z. High 12s for sure.

[@joseluishernandez7127]

Do you know what type of process was carried out for the 200 HP?

[@TH3L3G3ND]

@@joseluishernandez7127 there should be another episode or version of the same episode showcasing on how they placed in the new 200hp motor

[@racebiketuner]

Until the transaxle blows, which will be soon.

[@kennyrichard2971]

Wow Very old footage

[@goose4342]

What is the motor?

[@PatBuckleyracecar]

Speedo cable? LOL

[@alanwilmoth9117]

I wanted that car so bad.

[@Kagaines]

Herbie had that in the late 60s.

[@roscius6204]

Delete the rack and lift the front.. everyone slams them to far. looks broken 🙄 Beautiful car though, glad they didn't cut it.

[@gordocarbo]

THey ride like crap when they are that low

[@richardlaroche710]

I really like the wheels...

[@tomassitar5088]

Perfekt 💣

[@emmittarrowood2609]

What do you want for the bug

[@metalted6128]

My buddy has a 64 beetle, 1200 cc. 35 hp!!

[@EVEROSFP1]

I LOVE this car!

[@sharptoothtrex4486]

Even reliable Subaru or Honda Civic engine swaps are the best options.

[@gordocarbo]

Air cooled is pretty fool proof

[@tedhutnik9692]

Well that was as informative as a bazooka joe cartoon.

[@johnhalter7287]

I like it up more but I guess it’s CG would increase roll over.

[@stoveguy2133]

I had a 2180cc. Long ago. Kinda quick.

[@reelingwithryan6502]

Shoulda put a Cummins in it

[@conservative4561]

Roof rack GREAT FEATURE.

[@gilnavarro2529]

Love this bug!

[@TheSearaider]

Bug is dope

[@muddwhistle7833]

So what, the world rock crawling champion of 1995 put a super up 550 horsepower wrx engine in his Volkswagen Beetle, before this show

[@andujo211]

That's a nice bug.

[@BUCKSHOTSTV]

How much did this cost? I have a 69 beetle I want to start restoring as soon as I’m done with my dads 85 s15. The beetle I want to go all out and turn it into something like this.

[@hellohun7331]

How do you have a quality 200 hp motor built for $5500. Add another $3000 to be fair.

[@gordocarbo]

Cheap crate small blocks for 5 and 6..I wouldnt buy one but some havent learned their lesson

[@legnamol]

I want to find one like this : (

[@trailboss78]

How MUCH

[@josesegura404]

I need that motor in mine 😩

[@kenkub2352]

Tell us about the engine!

[@tanyawolf7564]

🎉Nice!!!❤

[@grizzlytroutfishing8472]

What motor was that

[@gordocarbo]

VW

[@robertanderson5334]

What the hell! You never showed installing the engine.

[@ubirajarapaesdelira5011]

Cool car

[@dtengineering1]

I am sick of unrealistic time frames and the constant make-believe dramas and arguments. More time spent on wheel colour and ride height and no time spent on the engine, suspension or brakes. Won't be watching this channel again.

[@ollie1464]

Exactly. Most of the guys on this crew are pretty cool but there's a few there are just childlike in their actions and the way they move about..

[@dtengineering1]

@@ollie1464 It's a problem with nearly all of the American car repair shows. Fake drama! But I guess that is what Americans like - that and rah-rah wave the flag!

[@paddyofurniture3988]

Where did they get the new motor from/built?

[@disturbedltlman6007]

Airkewld

[@AM2024uk]

Bugs aren't about speed, it's about low and slow,..

[@soksok2396]

សុំសួដំឡៃប្រម៉ានដុល$ដែសូមអគុណ

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@soksok2396$40k at least

[@daniellucero4687]

I disagree highly

[@AM2024uk]

@@daniellucero4687 each to their own

[@bigmexicanchurro]

Lol. I hav3 a 57 oval w 210 hp. Its fast. Its fun... honda killer

[@oldtanker4860]

I like the bug a lot. I really am NOT a fan of lowering the suspension on something that is supposed to be a daily driver kind of car. Show car? Absolutely, but a car that is expected to navigate roads in TX, especially ones with possible potholes and or speed bumps? No thanks. Just my opinion and yeah I know everybody's got one. You buddy over there got a Karmen Ghia in as good a shape as that bug?? I'd be all over it especially with a decent (not outrageous like 200+ HP) power upgrade. That bug must have been sold beforehand since it isn't in the inventory and doesn't show on the previously sold.

[@brotherpaulv]

I believe the suspension is adjustable, so the owner can set it for whatever they like.

[@michaelbrinks8089]

I heard those beetles being lightweight & poor aerodynamics need to be low if you wanna go fast to keep it from lifting & blowing all over the road.

[@gordocarbo]

@@michaelbrinks8089 They cant go fast enough to create lift Sidewinds can be a problem. I almost got blown up on 2 wheels and off the road by a crazy strong sidewind freaked me out Was used to my Camaro which was a ton heavier

[@ljsites]

Why does everyone think a bug has to have a roof rack. Stop already!

[@rawr02009]

For surfboard, duh

[@ljsites]

@@rawr02009 , In Pittsburgh ? In Ohio ? Every car show l go to, roof racks, no surf boards…Duh

[@rawr02009]

@@ljsites bugs are often connected to surfing afaik but my comment was really a joke

[@Ladosligese]

because it looks good on it , well i think at least

[@jerryhawk8434]

U should have put a new Porsche 911 motor in it

[@kevlabauve]

Nice bug. Wish I caught this bone before it was sold

[@Dennis-eh2vx]

What was it sold for back than?

[@jackjohnson7396]

67, about $1800 for the basic sedan.

[@abbeycmrltd272]

Id buy it if its still for sale

[@chriswilgus165]

Get it so low you scrape the pipes off it..that's rad!🙄

[@04dram04]

200hp from a bug motor is allot!

[@gregoryschwarz2730]

Especially for a n/a engine. One that I’m looking at is 106 hp. Should be enough for me.

[@Phoyeloser]

Highly doubt over 200hp..thats a hard number to achieve with a vw and still be reliable. It wouldnt be a $5k engine, more like $10-15k

[@ChadKruggel]

I say Gas Monkey should take up donations and send me a car, I don't care if its a piece of shit pinto or an old Porcha, I am jammed. I want to see Andrea, get under that little Santa Suite, LOL. I would to build a bug that pulls the front wheels off the ground. Maybe that is just what I need to escape this hell, at least for a minute. Love you guys, my favorite show.❤

[@elpanda5874]

Hermoso