Vanagon SVX: Why I Chose The Subaru 3.3 over 2.2 & 2.5!!!

In this video I explain why I Chose the Subaru SVX engine over the 2.2 and 2.5, I chose the 3.3 Subaru SVX for the power and reliability. Every trip I take in this van is a real joy. Edit, I made a mistake in the video, the engine swap was done in 2009, therefore it has been 7 years since the swap.
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[@GlassDeviant]

I used to have an SVX. I miss that car. I hope you put some major brake upgrades in that Vanagon.

[@kpdvw]

I hear you bro! i put a Subaru 3.0 H6 into my Westfalia last year and now the bottom of the accelerator pedal and the floor board are experiencing withdrawal symptoms! Also going up hill, into a head wind , accelerating is like nothing ever before; Now the VW Transporter T3 has real" Fahrvergnuegen"! Running on GoWesty 16" wheels with a Rancho Performance rebuild Freeway Flyer Transaxle!

[@alexveldhuis6004]

I guess you mean seperation anxiety, lol.

[@StraddleyourSuccess]

If VW had any sense, they would have never stopped making the Vanagon. The resale value, especially on the Synchro, is insane.

[@tomtom3889]

Brazil made the t2 till like 2012

[@g-sailing4427]

They’re only expensive because VW stopped making them…..

[@michaelluciano1980]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Man that looks like fun, I'm sitting over here with a big smile on my face just watching you soar through the streets. I'm about to Bostig my van in about week

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Michael Luciano That's awesome, I wish you all the best with your conversion. I don't know too much about Bostig but I believe that is a plug and play. Should save time and money. I also believe there are other satisfied people who have done that conversion. Should be great. Feel free to share your experience once completed. Thanks for watching and commenting. Take care.

[@rolphwartieda2707]

Shiz! this is what I want precisely so I can go to the sierras and the mountains, up and down long and far !!

[@beduiini]

Hi! Your VW is high as a kite! Look at it wiggle around! :D

[@ed389]

Jeff, Thanks for responding back. Im going with the flipped 5spd subi trans and an svx motor as well. Love my 86 weekender but the 2.1 is way underpowered for these vans. Thanks again for the response im going to call the shop tomorrow and ask how they deal with the obd2 system for smog. Did you need to go to a smog ref to get a CARB decal?

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Ed Hoffman That's cool that you will be doing the conversion. Pretty soon it's going to be 10 years since I had my conversion done, from what I can remember as soon as the engine conversion was completed it was driven to the referee. From what I can remember it passed the first time. Many people have had these conversions done over the period of many years and a lot has been learned along the way. I hope everything goes smooth for you and that the experience will be enjoyable for you and that you will end up with the van you always dreamed of. All the best.

[@jus4getLovv]

Thanks for info!

[@mikemcenerney2089]

Great stuff. I am about to install a SVX engine in my Syncro Westfalia. Which conversion parts did you use? I am leaning toward Small Car Performance. I can't wait

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Mike McEnerney. Thanks for watching the video, I am glad you enjoyed it. To answer your question, I used a lot of Smallcar parts. I was told by the garage where I had work done which specializes in Vanagon Subaru-conversions that Smallcar has the best parts and they've done many conversions. Small car has great stuff that has really held up over time. I hope your conversion goes well. Stay tuned I will be doing a video that is more in depth about the conversion process. All the best to you.

[@davidfrost-ue1lx]

How was the cost of the engine was it hard to find could make a video of the interior of engine compartment above and underneath?

[@mikeyazel8725]

We’re you able to use the Vanagon cruise control or the Subaru version?

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Subaru version, I do remember the owner of the garage where it was converted asking me if I wanted cruise controll, to which I replied yes. Thank you for watching and for the great question. Have a great day 😊.

[@Ltlbrthr12]

No regrets baby

[@dixy2k]

I read in different places the SVX engine swap is not CA legal. Did anything change, or was yours done before the state went stupid?

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Hi Alex, A little of both. My van was done at a shop in Costa Mesa California in 2009 that at the time had a mechanic who Knew how to do the SVX conversion that would pass smog. I have heard he has since retired. At the time I was told by other shops you cant pass smog and you cant do and automatic transmission with SVX by people who are experts in the field. As you know California smog laws are always changing unfortunately becoming more and more strict. My thoughts are if someone out there did it before there is someone who can do it again or maybe there is someone unknown who does it right now. Thanks for watching and for you comments. Take care.

[@sammanthalee990]

saweet !!!!!!!!!!!!! lookin ride !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-dy2lc2li1k]

What kind of transportation do you use?

[@hoangpham4468]

in California, how do you do registration and smoke check after do Subaru engine swap ???

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Thank you for watching, It is not to complicated if you have the right mechanic. I answer this question in a video called Vanagon SVX Viewer Questions & Answers please watch for answers.

[@uwebeiteke4434]

hi Jeff, that is an awesome engine swap ! Iam located in Germany and also plan to attach this Subaru Engine to my Vanagon. Which gear box did you use ? br, Uwe

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

My transmission is automatic and is a cross between a Vanagon and Audi 5000 turbo transmission. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@lukasgarage956]

Good luck with TUV

[@franciswaweru747]

Anyone else get dizzy after watching this video?...☺☺. Cool video though

[@gregl7597]

Did you need to stop at every gas station?😂😂

[@juanka1053]

Do you replaced the oil pan on the svx engine?

[@keolupien5264]

I just got a 2.2 liter turbo WRX. 275bhp

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Keo Lupien that is so awesome! I love the Subaru WRX. How do you like it? Did you do the conversion yourself? Congratulations and happy driving. Thank you for sharing.

[@keolupien5264]

Jeff Sharesstuff, haven't stuck it in my 84 doka yet. Picked it up 4 hours ago

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Keo Lupien That's so exciting, please keep us updated with the progress. Don't know if you do videos but I'm sure a lot of people would love to see it.

[@takayama1638]

One word: paaawaaaa.

[@WHIZZER86]

Anyone else have to stop half way through because they got dizzy?

[@EdgardVilla79]

Hey. You're driving on Grand in Walnut.

[@ed389]

Hi Jeff, how is your van smog legal in Calif? I would like to do this conversion as well but have been doing some digging and cant seem to figure out all the smog with the obd2 system . What shop did you go to? Thanks.

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Ed Hoffman Thanks for watching the video. The name of the shop is Europro, it is located in Costa Mesa, Ca. They are really good. No problem with smogs over the years. Best wishes with your conversion.

[@Spintechfilms]

Omg your video is tripping me out

[@hoangpham4468]

Hi bro. how do you change registration in California ??

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

The easiest way is through your insurance. You can also do it through the DMV (Department Of Motor Vehicles). Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@AlexanderKissinger]

How much did that conversion cost you?

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Alexander Kissinger Thank you for watching the video, its been so many years since the conversion that I honestly can't remember. The transmission modification was the costliest. Most of the parts weren't that expensive, it's labor for anything you don't do yourself.

[@FOTOFOTA]

@@jeffsharesstuff9651 The other word you didn't actually do the conversion yourself. Someone did it for you or you bought it with the full conversion already in it since you can't remember any cost or anything. Just being honest.

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

@@FOTOFOTA In other videos I state that I had a garage in Costa Mesa California do the conversion and part was also done in Glendora Ca. I also state where I purchased the van and how and the condition it was in. I do not remember the exact dollar amount as it was over 10 years ago. Thank you for your interest.☺

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

@Tommie Reid Sorry I could not be of better help to you. I wish you well.

[@e-curb]

@Tommie Reid .. He said the shop's name here in the comments 3 years ago. Too bad you were too lazy to read them. "The name of the shop is Europro, it is located in Costa Mesa, Ca." I wish you well.

[@bobby33x97]

Is that Newport Beach?

[@kurtengel2927]

I was pumping 600 hp out of a 283 chevy... And we smoked pot too.... I think pot is stronger now.....?....

[@kpdvw]

Loose the stupid VW 14" wheels and put on Go Westy 16x7" Alloys! also with the SVX Engine upgrade to a Rancho Performance Freeway flyer transmission!

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Its a matter of preference, I'm happy with the van. I've had the specialized hybrid transmission for 9 years and its worked wonderfully with no problems. Thank you for watching, commenting and for the suggestions.

[@bossHogOG]

Stop with the infomercial, insecure idiot.

[@kpdvw]

Show pictures of the engine an do not go on and on in a never ending info-mercial!

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

Always trying to improve. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@kpdvw]

Did a Subaru 3.0 H6 Conversion in my 1985 VW Westfalia, Go Westy 16"Alloy rims, Rancho performance Freeway flyer Tansmission;...now it has true "Fahrvergnuegen"...!

[@TairnKA]

I'm confused, at 2:27 you mentioned the 2.5 SVX engine with no reference to installing a 3.3 for the remainder of the video? Obviously a brain fart. ;-)

[@markroush7182]

I came to see the engine ☹

[@altorhys]

You kill a SVX for a Wesfalia! OMG! :-(

[@jeffsharesstuff9651]

altorhys The engine had already been taken from a SVX that was no longer on the road and given a new life. I like the Subaru SVX. I like all Subarus especially the WRX. :)

[@kurtengel2927]

What a lost generation....