VW Bus - Subaru Conversion - Test drives! - Episode 26

[@PaulAlexander48]

The look on other drivers faces when you overtake them will be Priceless :-)

[@GarageTime]

Has been really awesome to be honest. Total sleeper

[@magnusonf1]

wow, what a completely different vehicle! It really seems to be the best of both worlds. I love that wheel too!

[@VWJawbreaker]

I bet it’s a great feeling finally driving down the road.

[@GarageTime]

Thanks, it does feel great!

[@deanrobinson3717]

Sounds awesome pal, wish I had the balls to go scooby in my bay. Love the iPad and dials too

[@GarageTime]

Loving the iPad too. Google maps and ways in a 64 is awesome!

[@clasicradiolover]

I want to do the pad in my vehicle, but mine is Samsung.

[@BrookShadowRC]

Those red gauges looked way cool! Congrats on an awesome Bus!

[@GarageTime]

Well look better when bus is read and white. Think they will really pop against white dash. Thanks

[@bomberobus]

Overall sweetest Bus I’ve seen. I built the 1800 engine for my bug, but have a distaste for the cost of building an even bigger one for my Bus, which to me is a must have. Loooove my Bus, but being underpowered in today’s traffic is unsafe to say the least. I want to be an aircooled purist, but they won’t let me $$$. So I have no problem with the Subi swap FOR A BUS. Thanks for sharing, good stuff.

[@diegoberna_]

Very nice bus man, what a engine sound... Congrats from Brazil

[@OneIsDamned]

Looks awesome and sounds sweet. Love the work and the channel

[@stevewest8219]

Congrats sounds great and it gets right up to speed! Great work keep it up I've been enjoying from Alaska

[@breizizel3256]

Brasilia is better !😅

[@johnmca5643]

Wow...lot of work to get to that point. Sounds strong.

[@thomaspollock4274]

Congratulations, worth all the hassle to get it where it is today. Drive the wheels off it and enjoy!

[@GarageTime]

I will!

[@clasicradiolover]

I'm interested in the installation of the gauges and iPad.

It sounds amazing! Nice work!

[@EricFB]

Awesome man! Are you planning on running any instruments on your ipad setup? Really liking your dash setup I-pad + red retro/modern gauges. Performance seems decent too ;)

[@GarageTime]

We will have to get out for a social distance cruise. Would love to add the BT gauge setup to iPad, but OBII I went for does not support it while driving. Thinking of ordering new one.

[@manfredheinzwolf6897]

Wonderful👍👏well done work🙏kind regards Manfred .. which Tablet do you use in this video?

[@tospicy4ya]

What episode does the Subaru engine conversion start?

[@alfonsoelric6887]

I'm looking at a vw that has a subaru engine in it. I have no clue how it was/well done, or who they used for conversion. However: Have you had any issues yet? might give me hope on this one, plus possible changes with the vender you were using. How well does the heating/cooling work? Did you add another heater to the rear?

[@panel11111111]

Ah...... that thing sounds great!

[@classiccarguy4689]

Any updates.I plan on starting the subi conversion on my 72 camper I’ve had for 30 years.Ready for some power and heat😁

[@manfredheinzwolf6897]

Wonderful vw Split👍👏👏👏Congratulation🙏😊kind regards Manfred .. by the way which Tablet do you use in the video?

[@amyemme]

This is sooo cool 🙌🏼🙌🏼👏

[@manfredheinzwolf6897]

Please what kind of front brakes? And second which Tablet do you use? Kind regards Manfred

[@GuardianMB]

AWESOME JOB!!

[@deezynar]

It's great to see it running. The engine sounds much quieter than a VW engine. Is that correct?

[@GarageTime]

Yes, but still much louder then new car.

[@deezynar]

@@GarageTime But that's probably because there is less sound deadening material in the van's engine compartment, correct?

[@eodexacart6520]

How do you like the conversion

[@REDDOGLewiston61]

That was sweet !

[@Mike-cv7hv]

That looks so fun. I can't believe you're selling it.

[@ragtopdodge]

Sorry if I missed it in an episode (watched them all!), but what exact trans (IRS?) and gearing did you go with? And do you still have your RGBs? Curious what gearing you're using. Also what wheel/tire size combo you using. Thanks!

[@Jarvis2many]

Love love love

[@tonyq8124]

Nice ! Couple questions; How is the water temperature? Any over heating issues so far ? What gear ratio / tire size are you running, and rpms at 65 mph ?

[@GarageTime]

Hi Tony, no heating issues yet (no real hot days here yet), average running temp 180, using VW transmission, rebuilt from Benco 3.88. Tranny works look a dream, no problem. At 120km around 2k rpms.

[@GarageTime]

Hi Tony, no heating issues yet (no real hot days here yet), average running temp 180, using VW transmission, rebuilt from Benco 3.88. Tranny works look a dream, no problem. At 120km around 2k rpms.

[@busman5429]

Sound sweet, wow a lot of time and dollars , disappointing moments , but the pay-off is one amazing running bus.

[@troymatzkow3467]

Love your show!! What 4 speed vw gear box do you have 3 or 4 rib? Did you get it rebuilt/strengthened to take the extra power?

[@GarageTime]

Rebuilt swing axle with 3.88 gearing, welded gears etc. Handles power great!

[@jonuelmarrero]

@@GarageTime you have 002 or 091 ??

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

What engine you used?

[@HawkinsFamilyAdventure]

So sick 🤘

[@bigeyejim]

Wow. That's pretty cool. Coming from a VW/Subie guy. LOL

[@manfredheinzwolf6897]

Hello my name is Manfred . I Am going to Build a 1958 split bus with 136 hp Subaru engine My daily driver is a 1988 be bus . My question: in the vid I see a Tablet in the split bus ? Which is this and how did you use it with the car stereo equipment please? Best regards Manfred from Stuttgart/ Germany

[@chrismason6857]

This is sweeeeeet! What did it cost? Does it feel safe? I would be worried about handling and breaks.

[@classiccarguy4689]

How is the heater doing?

[@ruggedplus]

Looks awesome! Are you just using a tablet with Google Maps on it for gps?

[@GarageTime]

Exactly, works great.

[@michaelschmidt7014]

VW should have introduced a BOXER 6... YEARS AGO ! The mini-BUS AND THE BEETLE have ALWAYS been woefully UNDER POWERED !!!

[@breizizel3256]

Ist not for that ! No sécurité !😢

[@JohnWilliams-zv9xe]

Just curious, how well are you able to see the speedo while driving down the road?

[@GarageTime]

Yup, visibility is not an issue. Thanks

[@jimjardine4705]

Gee! Looks like that thing rely goes!!!!!

[@Lonndog]

Sounds sweet and the open air looks great. In your opinion, do you think it needs a 5th year? Unless it is and I missed it. Thanks for giving me another project. Cheers!

[@ragtopdodge]

Still has a 4th trans from what I can see. Factory four-speed is a 3-speed with OD. 5 speed will be the same, but with closer ratio 3rd and 4th.

[@desmondmclinden9878]

What is the fuel usage like?

[@gavinbodill4283]

Please post which model motor this is?

[@ragtopdodge]

So sorry you're selling. WHo ever buys it will get an incredible deal!

[@producer.james1]

Would you say it would be more reliable than the factory Volkswagen engine?

[@RobertGarcia-mr8fc]

With sub is it auto now

[@GarageTime]

Nope, VW 4 speed.

[@IronX77]

Nice work... But would love you too find a solution to remove the iPad... It doesn't look good at all.

[@manfredheinzwolf6897]

I am sad cause I did not get a answer??

[@philipfortuna1618]

any temp issues? im running temps of 190 220 on days when its 90 degees out....ther is alot of heat in engine compartment thinking of louvering my deck lid to help with heat existing...any help would help thanks phil

[@GarageTime]

Nope, not at all keeps steady temps. Running temps +/- 180, on 90+ days here (with humidity)

[@philipfortuna1618]

@@GarageTime any advice in getting that temp down. my radiators are in my engine bay so that might be causing increase. is 200 to high i cant get a answer of what temp should be

[@ragtopdodge]

@@philipfortuna1618 Re-locate it to the belly like what GarageTime did.

[@rayanesoto1054]

OOOOOOHHHHH MAAAMMMAAA!!!!

[@hamidrr1281]

How many CC these engine?

[@GarageTime]

Ej25

[@panel11111111]

2.5 Ltr

[@SUBDUB67]

2500cc

[@hamidrr1281]

Can I do swap with same engine but 2.0cc?

[@GarageTime]

Hi Hamid, yes you could, is also a popular swap the Subaru EJ20 (that is a 2L, or 2000CC). Thanks

[@wiremumcmath16]

Harley-davidson engine 6 speed recluse clutch

[@jimjardine4705]

I would want an automatic, that would improve the acceleration!!!

[@jimjardine4705]

Could you fit airconditioning????

[@antoniopalmero4063]

911 ?

[@wiremumcmath16]

you rev too hard bud... make the engine work.... ooooouuuchh....