Rick's69

Can anyone tell me if there is a way the Subaru WRX turbo (IHI) can fit on an 1835cc 69 vw bug? or if what turbo is supposed to be used?

HondaManDan

You cant just install the turbo on the beetle... However, you CAN install the WRX or STI motor in your Beetle. Takes a little work, but you can get it in there. I would strongly reccomend using an earlier model Impreza with the top-mount cooler with the NON-awd. Otherwise you can mess up the syncro in the transmisson.

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Rick's69

Thanx a lot. does the impreza motor have more horse power? i think my bug has around 90. not sure tho

94tegRS

whitney has a bolt opn turbo kit for 2200 bucks, uses a T25.

and about the engine I am sure that the impreza has more than 90 HP, not sure what but plenty more because if subaru tried sellig a 90HP impreza I think theyd get laughed at.

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SBNova

A new impreza with turbo has 220hp. The WRX STI has 300hp. I know the engine is a flat four, similiar in layout to a type 1 engine, but as far as swapping right in I doubt it. You would need alot of wiring to accomodate the Subaru computer, and a high pressure fuel system, not to mention possibly needing an adapter to mount the engine to the bug transaxle.