GM IAT Sensor and LED Alternator Charge Light Fix -- 1973 VW Super Beetle Subaru Swap

[@RatchetMotors]

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[@psavel274]

Those hitch pins were a smart idea. You could also use the style of pins that are smooth with the holes through them for a cutter pin. Or some bolts with wing nuts. Great idea though regardless. Those 'T-taps' or 'Scotch taps' whatever you'd like to call them are a pretty unreliable connectivity solution. Non-insulated butt splices with some heat shrink is a much more sure way to connect it all so you don't have any wiring gremlins down the line.

[@RatchetMotors]

Thank you for the feedback! I agree with you 100% on the non-insulated butt splices. I actually have used those almost exclusively for the rest of the engine harness based on what I’ve seen from a lot of Haltech wiring videos. Unfortunately due to access and time I took the quick way out with T-taps but will definitely be going back with a butt splice down the road when I clean up the wiring. I personally haven’t had reliability issues with the T-taps but I always feel better with the butt splice.

[@thundermite1241]

Souds Great i have been wanting to do this swap with a beetle but with hvac and power steering

[@RatchetMotors]

Thanks for the support! I personally don’t think power steering is needed since the car is so light but definitely going to have HVAC done the road. Good luck!

[@ernieleithes6545]

I think it needs a new starter .even on cold starts its slow try and get a modern geared starter.

[@RatchetMotors]

I’m with you on that! Could you explain a little more what modern geared starters would work? I’ve been reading up on TDI starters and other options but it’s still not clear what the best option is for a Type 1 transmission and Subaru swap. Thank you!

[@ernieleithes6545]

@@RatchetMotors i think if you look on E bay i have had a quick look and see type 2 listed in america I am in uk search high torque starters.good luck

[@RatchetMotors]

Thank you! I will start searching and see what I can kick up. I’m going to keep you in mind when I start rebuilding my 96 Triumph Thunderbird

[@jamesbassett1484]

Are those Sparco seats?

[@RatchetMotors]

They are Procar Low back seats from Scat www.speedwaymotors.com/Procar-Lowback-Black-Vinyl-Seats-Kit,379651.html?Iterable&

[@jamesbassett1484]

@@RatchetMotors Hey, thank you so much! I'm looking for a pair of seats that will fit inside of a FIAT 850 Spider. These are actually narrower than than the originals, which is very hopeful.

[@RatchetMotors]

I'm a huge fan of them. Very comfortable, classic styling and relatively affordable. Also pretty good bolstering to keep you planted. Best of luck!

[@jamesbassett1484]

@@RatchetMotors Thanks!

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

What R1 you used

[@RatchetMotors]

I used a single 100ohm, 2 Watt amzn.to/3pJ86Pj

[@davemcaferty6347]

What size subaru motor did you put in your bug

[@RatchetMotors]

It’s a 2.5 turbo shortblock with 2.5 N/A heads (ej255/ej251 combo)

[@briankeery1]

Your map is still messed up at startup. My carburetor fed Vette starts faster than this.......and this is fuel injected.

[@RatchetMotors]

Yes and a huge factor was also the weak starter but new starter and cleaned maps means all better now and fast/reliable starts.