How To Install An Automatic Vanagon Transmission in YOUR VW Bus Subaru Conversion

In part one of this series we go over some of the essentials to keep in mind while installing and preparing to use an automatic vanagon transmission inside of your Subaru converted bay window bus.
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[@thomasfx3190]

Totally. Can’t wait to see it!

[@RustyRatchetGarage]

Awesome videos, would you be able to tell me the width of the rear of the trans (where trans pan is) looking to see if it will work in my swap. Thanks

[@larryleclerc3557]

Is it possible to mount the Vanagon automatic trans into a VW bug rear torsion tube assemble? ie... to build a VW trike.

[@joeyvonny5146]

This may be a silly question but do the automatic buses still have a parking brake/emergency brake?

[@themodernbayco]

They do, generally don't use it as much. And it sometimes will hit the shifter when the e-brake is pulled and the shifter is in park.

[@metahacker]

090 with the external cooler and an upgraded converter!? baller setup y0
Those 3 speed VW autos are awesome... I love the way Buses drive with them !!!
Looks like a GoPNH (Precision New Hampshire) torque converter?
is the whole tranny from Ken @ GTA?

[@themodernbayco]

It is a Kennedy Engineering Products (KEP) Torque converter, and yes the whole tranny was done by German Transaxle. Thanks for the support, baller setups is the goal :). !!

[@sandrajar2951]

Can u use a different transmission on a automatic vanagon?

[@matthewmcintosh9269]

Awesome video ! Is this a Subaru 4 speed or a vw 3 speed ?

[@themodernbayco]

Thanks @matthermcintosh9269! It is a VW 3 speed from a Vanagon with the external cooler 👌🏻

[@jamie-r2034]

I love my automatic bus. Always considered a Subi swap (by a professionals of course. lol). You aren't located in or near Pennsylvania are you?? lol Just curious, what does a conversion like this cost?

[@themodernbayco]

Automatics are absolutely amazing!! And right on - we are located in the Denver/Boulder area of Colorado. Give us a shout via our website at modernbay.co to talk about your bus and potentially working together to do your conversion!

[@manuelgil6728]

How much horsepower can that vw automatic take with a subie swap

[@jamie-r2034]

@themodernbayco will do! 🤙🤙