Turbo EJ22 in my BUG! Install Part 01

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installing a new engine in my volkswagen beetle for my subaru ej22t . Using a KEP adapter plate to mount the subaru EJ motor.
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swapping a subaru legacy engine into a volkwagen beetle using a kep adapter plate. lots of cutting, grinding, bolts, wrenching, and modifications needed. this is an engine conversion for swapping motors. basically an engine swap. i'm using a turbo because i love boost, and the ej22 is the best subaru engine. sti and wrx engines like the ej20 and ej25 are known for having head gasket problems and other issues, so I went with the ej22t. i'll need to upgrade the stock wheels and tires, as well as the clutch, but that will need to be done later. for now i'm using the stock transmission. i needed to cut a hole for the turbo and i'll need to create a custom downpipe.
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[@90210sky]

Tools you'll need: 1 Baby monitor, Metric ratchet set, Impact gun ...

[@VelocityLabs]

This x100!!!! That's where all my time and money goes lol

[@90210sky]

@@VelocityLabs thanks for the great video!

[@samwashere1392]

@@VelocityLabs aww man I was wondering what happened, loved the eclipse videos!

[@ScottBaxterRealtor]

Ok it’s been 4 years. I think we all deserve an update! Ha! Cmon just ONE episode for old times sake. 😅

[@blackhavocjim]

I have a suggestion, when you get to that stage, for dealing with the turbo heat, make a double firewall, with a minimum of 1/2" air gap between the sheet metal. Its basically a thermos. It'll take some bending and welding, but you can make a really good insulated pocket around the turbo, and it'll prevent like 80% of the heat from transferring inside the cabin. Build it like 4" past the turbo on all the sides you can. then you can use your peel n seal and heat barrier and not worry about liquefying the butyl black goop of the peel n seal.

[@VelocityLabs]

That's an awesome idea, thanks!!

[@masbeetleboy9169]

Good to see you and Bugford again. Congrats on the baby, and hope that this project doesn't sit for too long.

[@martentrudeau6948]

Playing the 'Hallelujah Chorus' from Handel's Messiah, as you sawed through the fire wall, that's the sounds of victory, fantastic. Thanks great video!

[@gsp911]

It was unbearable, I watched the rest of the video without sound.

[@ZMO999]

Its lovely to see you back, I really enjoy your videos

[@therealgaragegirls]

I have no intention of ever building a Subaru-powered bug. But I watched this whole thing. 😅

[@bubbaskywalker3129]

Finally! VL is back!!!

[@kylegraham5752]

I looooooooove the cutting for the turbo, the video is amazing, subscribing

[@jamievandalen]

i'm SOOO in for this!

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Great video 🎰🥂 we definitely say do more installs 🔥🔥🔥

[@alexbowen8891]

Was thinking I hadn't seen anything of yours for a long time and then noticed no uploads for 2 years. Where ever you are hope life is treating you well.

[@mylesakatrm4388]

I saw there was a Ford solenoid under the bug above the starter, perfect for anti theft device when you wire a switch that you wire to the starter as a kill switch. Following and sharing! ✌

[@TheOzthewiz]

Looks like a nice "Saturday Afternoon" project. Thanks for uploading!

[@travismollison7080]

Gives a whole new perspective to "Let er rip! 😁

[@SKATERMRJM124]

Loving the project car I like to see more videos on this as a little mini service keep up good work 😁

[@snowjack13]

Welcome back! My god it’s been a while old friend

[@witchcraftauto]

This is awesome! I imagine when I start my project it will take this long (I hope not but you know how these things go!) New subscriber, keep up the good work bro!

[@VelocityLabs]

Thanks!

[@edinburghtumuran916]

That is a perfect fit! Awesome!

[@P2000Camaro]

I hope you come back soon, man!! I wanna see more 1G content. I just got my 1990 GST running... it still needs a lot of work tho.. But man I wish I had yours. It's AWD, and you've already replaced most things. lol

[@francoisbougeant4698]

Brotato. What happened man. Love your videos! Wish you the best. Hope to see more content soon

[@ttpgarage]

Now that's a cool swap

[@JoeWrenches]

I like this project!

[@802Garage]

I like your beard! :P

[@Jeffball610]

I'm surprised at how many people don't take pictures during disassembly. I saw you snap a few pics of the wiring. My project took so long, I had to flip through physical photos of the old parts. Wiring isn't all that difficult, it's just intimidating. Break each system down into its parts, and it's pretty easy. I have some pieces of my own harness mod that I should splice together for the interwebs.

[@blackhavocjim]

Agreed. Wiring looks intimidating when its de-loomed. But if you have the wiring diagram, and label each plug you need, then its not that bad. I'm going to be building a new harness eventually for my 2012 caprice, that's getting an LSA clone, with a totally different ECU that is has now. So I'll be combining 3 harnesses, and re-terminating nearly everything, one off a ZL1 Camaro, my current L77 harness, and my transmission harness.

[@matheusteku]

Right when i saw the baby i had to hit like, congrats Bro!

[@AutotuneIndonesia]

Powerfull engine 🔥

[@mryony23able]

For me the little car is the best car ever make, in mexico still running

[@drewdewey9202]

I'm not sure if this something you are interested in, bit if you happen to be stuck taking care of the kiddo and can't really take your eyes off'm, could you maybe maybe do a FAQ video or give advice on tuning? Just some ideas for content and getting a little money in your pocket. Idk if this manageable to multi task like this but that's my 2 cents. Glad you're back👍

[@jeromemalinge4572]

You are very talented! You need to keep going ( hard to find time with a baby...). You will be a great host for a tv show one day! Keep going!

[@stanleysdsms7058]

Hey man hope all is good! Got any updates on the 2g? Keep up the awesome vids man!

[@mclaynebalzly1739]

There’s a kid who drives one of these to my school, it is the sickest thing I’ve ever seen 🤤

[@beansjones3861]

At C of O?

[@Mahalo_83]

An EJ22 swapped bug?

[@mclaynebalzly1739]

@@Mahalo_83 idk if it’s an ej22 but it is a turbo Subaru 4 banger

[@mclaynebalzly1739]

@@beansjones3861 no PHS

[@18destiny6431]

Mighty car mods also did this cool swap brother

[@bmxkelowna]

Please please please keep this going! As someone who's owned seven first gen turbo legacy's and a Subaru mechanic who has a friend wanting me to do this to their bug I want more videos!

[@VelocityLabs]

I've been slowly working on it but budget is an issue, I have no money for car parts lol I'll have new stuff eventually!

[@trailrider6844]

Gonna be watching as of today.

[@blockmambo1355]

Thanks for video

[@_aftattoo]

You ever get around to the wiring? Great video!!

[@baronhyatt6729]

This is great and all absolutely love it did you eventually going to have change a transmission out and if you could I try to get a Porsche transmission

[@polished_5.0]

Sooooo did this ever get finished?

[@tabaapparel3040]

He Botha amazing videos

[@gmcminitruck]

Sucks when something drops, like at 9:49, but then you hear it hit the floor. At that moment it's the only thing you want to hear!!! 😁

[@CatatonicTerror]

KEP adapter owner... check the factory flywheel bolt length v new flywheel. OEM flywheel was THICKER than kep flywheel and therefor bolts were a few mm too long. this caused crank and flywheel to friction weld themselves together.

[@CatatonicTerror]

(was not a subaru engine fyi)

[@gerardosaldivar7974]

Minute 9:20, was that a Fart ?? 🤣😂🤣

[@jpvill4th]

It is much easier to cut out the firewall and move it forward. Then you have created a space to put the radiator (with two pull thru fans).

[@cobusvanniekerk83]

At the starter you can also use a lenkey bolt

[@reidk420]

I really hope your using the subigears type 1 adapter. And a kaferbar. Your gonna bend the framehornevfrom weight and your gonna wreck clutch every month if you aren’t supporting front of motor with plate. Call Kennedy and ask. They stress not to just do this setup your gonna run into major issues

[@reidk420]

Mick sold his car in like a month so he never ran into these issues

[@esko23q]

I do believe the EJ22T comes close decked from factory ?

[@Jackson-ex7em]

any update as to when the second part of this is coming out? This series is definitely going to help guide me so i’m looking forward to it!

[@VelocityLabs]

Not until March 2021 at the earliest. I'm currently shooting and editing videos!

[@racingfortheson]

Ahhh it’s late

[@thedsmbroadway3780]

How come there hasn't been any recent uploads anymore? I was digging the content of the DSM

[@WRECKLESSPOINT]

What adapter kit did you use?

[@allenorozcolopez3689]

when are ya coming back ?! We all miss you!

[@arizonaadventureriders9384]

That sedan trans is not long for this world. Driving conservatively and not breaking anything I get 2 seasons out of a bus trans before the main shaft bearing is wasted. Gotta love Subaru’s lol

[@VelocityLabs]

For sure! I'm saving up for the reversed gear set to do a subaru trans!

[@TJ-rx4zl]

Hey man. I’ve tried searching and I dont see any more vids on the bug. You ever get it worked out? Curious about your coolant plumbing setup too

[@therealronaldd]

I saw an Instagram comment he made a few years ago the car is complete, but he has been very busy raising his baby. didn't say if he was releasing more videos. don't know what he did but most guys run radiators DeLorean front style while some run side mount half rads.

[@kennythemeat]

the clutch after the adapter plate is from the bug, right? so its like subaru engine - adapterplate - adapterplate flywheel - bug clutch - bug transmission..?

[@bobanofat2585]

loved the video .. too bad it never came another

[@802Garage]

Taking a longer hiatus than even I usually do! Doing alright man?

[@VelocityLabs]

Yep, just queuing up 52 videos to release 1 per week for a year!

[@802Garage]

@@VelocityLabs Sounds amazing!

[@youbannedmealready5825]

@@VelocityLabs LOL.

[@trevormcculloch5011]

Old Subarus, old VWs, fart jokes.....Subscribed.

[@VelocityLabs]

Thanks! : D

[@carguy1013]

Loving it . BUT , what does one do about the wiring Incase you can't send it to someone?

[@VelocityLabs]

Cry, then start learning and do it yourself.

[@DragonEyeOfficial]

hey man ! stil got your Dsm HX35 ???

[@tabaapparel3040]

I’m buying one of two cars a 1gen TSI AWD both for $3500 the 1st one is a rebuilt motor with 20k on it with 450hp and a lot of Cx racing parts wb455 injectors 1150cc......or a fresh rebuilt motor bore .40+ with just a 16g turbo for upgrade and everything else more less stock... that you think Best Buy or what to do get ?????

[@aircoolednation423]

please more updates

[@fxthrigamerz2025]

good jobbbbbb

[@802Garage]

Still kind of salty a first gen Legacy was harmed in the making of this production, but I'll get over it. Nice stache! Speaking of first, jack up your car, MCM's first vid to hit 10M views is Project Daisy the STI powered sleeper Bug. Hopefully this project does well for your channel too. Good progress. Looking forward to more as always.

[@ellarpc]

Don’t stop

[@anthonygonzalez367]

Wow a lot of cables

[@paulwhite7475]

German car with a Japanese engine . These are metric cars ! Torque figured in N/M distance in mm please 😆

[@omarkuika]

where did you buy the adapter plate

[@vdubjunkie]

Fun seeing the real life stuff that happens when you don't have more money to throw at something than you know what to do with. Bummer about the harness.

[@poeticlydead]

Had time for any more progress yet?

[@tonyvang1284]

When is part 2 coming this was 7 months ago..

[@juanmalarin8604]

Please continue Turbo EJ22 in my BUG! Install Part 02

[@spannersautocomputerrepair7528]

No new rear main seal?

[@allenorozcolopez3689]

Still waiting for your return!

[@user-rv8dw1wx6g]

Me watching the whole video and can't even afford a beetle yet 💀 0:58

[@MotoTaco]

Are there any engine options where you don't have to cut anything?

[@VelocityLabs]

yes, i'm pretty sure the non-turbo EJ22 fits without cutting

[@amadoraullozano2873]

i have an engine and transmission from a 2016 subaru wrx is possible to install the set up on my 74 super beetle?

[@xXMizzCanIXx]

You still working on your bug and eclipse?

[@HogwashGarage]

What adapter did you use?

[@alhamedi66]

Where is the project. Can you explain how is reverse gear kit suparu work

[@philwhitehead7724]

Dude awesome vid ! I've got my engine in and running. What are you thinking about steering , mine drives really bad , not sure where to go now. I've changed all the suspension on the bug along with new springs etc , all the steering etc bushes underneath are poly , new wheels tyres etc. It's a bit erratic , so looking for coaching on how to get it under control. Thanks dude

[@VelocityLabs]

Nice!! I have NO IDEA lol , mine isn't evening running yet so I'm sure I'll have the same problems as you. If you figure anything out let me know! Do you have an instagram or anything I can follow?

[@brandonackert4550]

Probably not enough weight in the front of the car. You're putting a big heavy engine with tons more horse power in the back and the beetle just wasn't designed for that.

[@dantes1nfernoo]

put a couple sandbags where the spare tire goes LOL that should level out the weight distribution

[@southernbrothersbackyardca6616]

its been 4 years any update?

[@howardrobinson8496]

Watch Mighty Car Mods they did it with an ej25 tubo

[@nealpedigo2842]

You good, bro?

[@clasicradiolover]

Hey where you at? Newd more bugford videos.

[@VelocityLabs]

I've been slowly working on it but budget is an issue, I have no money for car parts lol Hopefully soon!

[@clasicradiolover]

@@VelocityLabs Just wanted to make sure you are well.

[@alexego4686]

Any other parts?)) One part per decade? ))

[@levisilva3192]

Any updates?

[@Nruribe4]

So when are you uploading the next video

[@siclt1]

Where did you go? It’s been 7 months

[@VelocityLabs]

Working on videos! I'm getting a bunch done before I start releasing again.

[@siclt1]

@@VelocityLabs awesome can’t wait

[@borosboros4278]

excuse me, if it's on the swab engine rb26can you?

[@kruse8888]

NEXT: How to fix a warped chassis 😂

[@Mahalo_83]

Where are the subsequent parts to this series?

[@VelocityLabs]

Hopefully coming soon. I've been slowly working on it but budget is an issue, I have no money for car parts lol

[@ShooterMcgavin6]

Good by ring and pinion

[@robbalinski1606]

Hey Eric where'd you go man? Dont even see ya one Tuner's anymore. Going to be dropping some content soon?

[@VelocityLabs]

I'm on tuners every day lol. I'm queuing up a bunch of videos, it'll be at least 6 months before i start releasing.

[@robbalinski1606]

@@VelocityLabssweet deal cant wait man! Tuners said you hadn't been active for well over a month if I remember correctly so I was like "what happened to Eric?"

[@jordanthomas6057]

Did you ever finish the build???

[@VelocityLabs]

Not yet, it's going slowly due to lack of money lol

[@cultofsogga5863]

Part 2 etc???

[@Frapzoid]

9:21 LOL! 🤣

[@guidoheeling1179]

so, when is part two coming out?

[@VelocityLabs]

I've been slowly working on it but budget is an issue, I have no money for car parts lol

[@guidoheeling1179]

@@VelocityLabs ahah i know the struggle! parts are expensive and time invested in the car is time not making money, so a double loose. The most important thing is that you enjoy it!

[@basedemt6608]

5 months ago...come back to us Erik! :P Also, more DSM content! Even if it's just a random video of you driving it and doing nothing.

[@kml7121]

You coming back?

[@gerryj8839]

I was hoping for a part 2 myself.

[@humanbeing4165]

Are y’all still around

[@channelofchannels7845]

When will you come back

[@Boomjackson2000]

Did you pass wind @9:22??😅 and say “ I farted”?