EJ22 swap

my 97 EJ22 swap in my 71 beetle. Finished product.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Nice looking conversion I'm impressed you can get the motor to fit inside the bay and have the lid close correctly The exhaust is a little loud but i like the sound of it saying its a VW with some attitude LOL it always cracks me up because in the Subaru with the stock exhaust its so quiet but it sounds badass with the aftermarket systems as they always remind me of a exotic in the VW Bugs and Buses i hope one day i am in the position to do a similar swap myself although i would prefer a Vanagan or type 2 Bus

[@mikeg8773]

Damn those cooling slots are horrible lol

[@brokebutfunctioninggarage]

LMAO.... im just glad i wasnt the only one who thought that... I was like WTF when I saw them and how butchered the welding job was. (let alone that the mesh was held to the outside of the hood instead of inside where it would have hid the shitty welds.)

[@timmcneil1536]

Nice work, Thx for sharing.

[@skrackensdal]

you should put bmw kidneys in front of those intakes lol

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

I like how it sounds.

[@andyamezcua7976]

haha, i live like 10 minutes away from you! nice build btw! really want to put an sohc ej25 in my dads super beetle

[@Luisgarcia-uz5uk]

FYI,that’s not the Generator light..

[@kelli217]

A Super Beetle has enough room in the trunk to lay the spare tire down flat in the front. Yours looks like before the radiator that your tire went in upright.

[@ajivins1]

I love a sleeper.

[@Advntrwrx]

Where in cali are you located???? Im in Buena Park and i have a 68 that i would love to do this too but i need to see it in person!

[@markamcampbell6340]

how did you run the radiator hoses?

[@tonycantu4284]

should've welded the grille to the inside it would've looked better but nice build

[@TheOtakuphill]

Tony Cantu that was a temp. The good was replaced due to rust. The new hood had no holes. I just put a hole on the bottom under the front lip.

[@brianturner914]

I think it looks kinda mean with the grille on the outside. Like a rat Rod

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

That’s a pretty cool swap

[@paulg2726]

Hi thanks for the video, did you manage to get heating inside the car?

[@craigvwdude]

What did you do for the wiring harness?

[@shawnfloyd5757]

Its weird to hear a rev limiter on a old beetle!!

[@thejunkshop5022]

If i do this swap in my baja I'm gonna add a heater core and blower for actual heat

[@monica93304]

it's a standard beetle. not a super beetle. that has a regular beam. not. struts

[@danimieghem]

monica93304 think he said Subaru Beetle not SuperBeetle, that should have been a 1303

[@dickie35]

I need this engine conversion in my Vw thing

[@-farang-la-fan]

When working out how to physically put he engine in, how does it connect to he chassis? Is there much modification to the baseplate/frame of the beetle? I’m looking at getting a beetle this year for a long term scooby conversion project.
Also, are you running the stock gearbox? Not sure I picked up if you mentioned it in the video

[@TheOtakuphill]

Depending on which motor you get will only effect how much of the body you need to cut to make it fit in the sides. The motor bolts to the adapter and is supported by the transmission just like the beetle motor via the adapter. Only that mod to beetle is wiring, longer gas peddle, and radiator setup.

[@PopularityContest]

Bro had to sub you live in the south bay

[@wolumandreas1130]

No weuno homes.

[@luisga018]

what kind of hose and diameter hose did you use to get to the radiator infront ( need to do the same for my vw bus. want to move the radiator to the bottom of the bus)?

[@petbox21]

how about your starter bro? did u changed it (what brand)? or ur still using the stock beetle starter?
thanks great video

[@gtivr6racer]

Looking at doing the ej204 since it has about 170 hp range from the 03 to 09 legacys. Assuming the transmission adapter you listed below might work? is it a similar fitment?

[@TheOtakuphill]

The adapter works with all the Subaru motors from 80's to 2018. Also works on a h6.

[@gtivr6racer]

Are you running the stock 4spd frin the bug?

[@gtivr6racer]

By any chance did you make a parts list for either swap? I would love a copy of you did. It has been hard to find any parts or documented processes to see what I need to do. I have just been told it is rather easy with no product of what to do lol

[@MyPooppooppooppoop]

I'm currently putting the same engine in my 73 super beetle, how is the speed with the swap? Any thing you could compare it to? Thank you

[@TheOtakuphill]

its a huge leap over the 1600 and even a 2110. if you have the money i would try to get your hands on a 2.5l dohc. its a little more cutting but its worth it.

[@jimmybobco]

@9fifty1 Bulldogs it's a 2.2

[@_aftattoo]

What did you run for cooling lines from the back to the front of the car? Rubber? EMT? Steel? Hope you see this comment and can get back to me

[@TheOtakuphill]

Exhaust pipes to the back

[@B18bVtec]

Where did you get the adapter and clutch? I couldn't hear you.

[@TheOtakuphill]

Outfront motorsports in Buena park, CA

[@EnzoStreet]

Hi where did you get the transmission adaptor plate and clutch kit?

[@TheOtakuphill]

richard dandan outfront motorsports in Buena Park

[@michaelluciano1980]

Nice

[@stevechan9914]

Sweet set up! I want a subie swap so baddd. Could you do this swap for me? I have a 65 bug.

[@TheOtakuphill]

Steve chan with the right funds and equipment you can easily do it. a lot fabing fit little stuff.

[@stevechan9914]

Phillip Cooke i cant see myself figuring out all of it. Ill pay you for labor/project. I hit up outfront motorsports and they want an arm/leg for the job.

[@TheOtakuphill]

Steve chan before selling my beetle motor and donor parts I spent about $3400-4000

[@TheOtakuphill]

did you have a donor car? what city are you in?

[@randylucas7751]

what did you do for a coolant gauge?

[@curtissmith8124]

did you have to buy a special clutch or just a strong beetle clutch?

[@TheOtakuphill]

got a custom clutch and heavy pressure plate from Outfront Motorsports in Buena Park.

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

Is that a super beetle or a beetle. Looks like the radiator is in the slanted well of a front beetle?

[@TheOtakuphill]

Standard

[@juniorclassicvwbugs924]

That is what though. Cause at the beginning of your intro you said it was you 71 super beetle. Hey that is an awesome swap. I like it. I am currently restoring my 1971 super beetle.

[@fx1c333]

All the air rushing in as you go along have you an exit for the air?.

[@TheOtakuphill]

The rear of the spare tire area is cut to allow air through. I also have a small sheet of metal on top of the radiator to help force the air through.

[@zainolsallehpjk8006]

Vw Beetle - Subaru ej22 modified

[@joeymorello631]

Nice job man ! How much is the cost including the ej22??

[@TheOtakuphill]

About 3k

[@preston234]

Does it fit on the original motor mounts or did you have to move them?

[@TheOtakuphill]

Preston Reitsma no motor mounts needed.

[@AWWWMAN80]

Hey if u have 3 years of OTR experience do still have to go through the training course

[@TheOtakuphill]

All drivers have to do the training and 120 hours behind the wheel of a greyhound bus.

[@AWWWMAN80]

Ok so do u have to learn the routes? I seen one of your videos where u say that you have to be flexible. How do u learn the routes if you go to a part of the country that you don’t know.

[@TheOtakuphill]

You learn your local routes and you get a guide for other locations to study.

[@TheSpirituallyRooted]

Yo, is this still on the road?

[@TheOtakuphill]

Yes. She's more of a weekend driver. Check my newest videos.

[@TheSpirituallyRooted]

Unfortunately I sold mine. But I’ve got a 70 right now and a buddy who just wrecked a Subaru . . .

[@pierreduplessis1507]

Did you do any cut work too fit the motor?

[@TheOtakuphill]

Pierre Du Plessis that depends on your setup. If your using a ej22 with stock ecu you can cut the firewall like I did to fit the intake. If you have the money you can buy a throttle body reverse or if your using a aftermarket ecu you can turn the intake around.

[@pierreduplessis1507]

Phillip Cooke im bought a 2lt ej20 motor as its cheaper too buy. Dont want too cut into the firewall. Rather spend the extra money on a new throttle body.

[@TheOtakuphill]

Pierre Du Plessis honestly I wouldn't waist my time on a ej20. you can get your hands on a phase 2 ej22 from a 99+ cheap. It has better power and it will help you with the wire harness in the long run.

[@pierreduplessis1507]

Phillip Cooke thank you. 2.2ltr is the route i should go? Going too use a stand alone ecu. Should i brace the gearbox and motor as im going too use it as a daily?

[@TheOtakuphill]

Pierre Du Plessis make sure you get a phase 2 ej22 a dime a dozen at the salvage yards. Easier to find than a phase 1 if you have issues. My phase 1 ej22 blew a head gasket after a year and I end up having to find a EJ25 phase one because it's extra money and different wiring on phase 2 motors. Phase 2 also opens it up to more powerful motors. I ran a stock trans and motor for a over a year without issue. You should be fine.

[@jpgochoco]

maybe you should use a "colder" thermostat...I think you can get 170 or 175 degrees F...

[@mrflamewars]

Much better than the worthless wasserboxer engine some people waste time shoving in there

[@nicmwenda]

That does not look like a super beetle bruh

[@vl639]

What transmission are you running?

[@TheOtakuphill]

Stock. I'll move to to a pro street freeway flyer one day.

[@vl639]

Phillip Cooke thank you

[@OMGitsONEGUN]

Transaxle specs?

[@TheOtakuphill]

stock

[@TacoCat8891]

Funny, you don't sound Californian! You sound like from the east coast

[@TheOtakuphill]

born and raised in Connecticut. Lived in LA for almost 8 years now. lol. are we that easy to spot?

[@TacoCat8891]

Phillip Cooke don't worry, we natural born Californians are run out by foreign people of other states, unfortunately I live in Utah because of my wife who is from Massachusetts

[@TacoCat8891]

And yeah, she's a Mormon

[@jeanlawson9133]

Nope