XLR8NSS

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I went to a car show over the weekend and there was an old VW Bug with a Chevy Big Block sitting up front. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

It looked real nice and got me thinking about putting a stroker LS1 in one.

I never got a chance to talk to the guy about the conversion so I don't know if it was a custom deal or there is a kit to do this.

Does anyone know where I can find some info about a front engine conversion kit for a bug?

I bet it would weigh less than 2500# total. <img border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" title="" src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" />

Thanks

John

Jim98WS6

I seriously doubt if there's a kit for this. EVERYTHING would have to be redone. I saw a bug with a SBC in the back once. That would be hard but easier than putting it in the front.
Jim

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jim98WS6:
<strong>I seriously doubt if there's a kit for this. EVERYTHING would have to be redone. I saw a bug with a SBC in the back once. That would be hard but easier than putting it in the front.
Jim</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yeah, I kinda figured it would require a custom frame. I've always wanted to learn to weld. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

One day when I have a garage I can work in and some spare money I think I might try this, By then maybe LS1 parts will be cheaper. <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />

John

Crazyquik

I've seen a Beetle with an Audi V8 mounted in the back; tight but it worked.

J.

98c1500

There is a company in Lemon Grove, California that builds front-engine/rwd frames for VW Beetles with widened fenders. The most common engine for this swap is traditional small block Chevy but you may be able to make a LS1 work. Their website is http://www.prostreetbug.com so you might want to check them out. Good luck, that would be a real monster when completed!

The Guy in MY 99TA

I saw a bug with a SBC at the Super Chevy Show im Memphis this year. It was a nice setup. I think I have some pics but I have no idea where they are.

Josh S.

XLR8NSS

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 98c1500:
<strong>There is a company in Lemon Grove, California that builds front-engine/rwd frames for VW Beetles with widened fenders. The most common engine for this swap is traditional small block Chevy but you may be able to make a LS1 work. Their website is http://www.prostreetbug.com so you might want to check them out. Good luck, that would be a real monster when completed!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Damn, I missed all the replies on this thread.

98c1500 - That is exactly what I was looking for. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Thanks alot!

One day this just may be a reality.

Like I said, I would love to learn how to weld and this would definately give me some experience. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

John

Tootall

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I saw one that was sitting on a Jeep frame, and on 39s, it was on some offroad website.

Crazyquik

TPI
<img src="http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/805cadb1/bc/Yahoo!+Photo+Album/35865.jpg?pfnGdM9A.8V1C7yW" alt=" - " />

J.

Crazyquik

You'll have to get the properties and cut-n-paste that link, Yahoo is a **** <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/805ca...BYhM9ApvN2E0R7

500 Cadillac in a Ghia <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

J.

98c1500

actually im thinkin thats a BOP 425 or 455 in that Ghia, Cad 472s and 500s had the distributor mounted at a slight angle in the front of the engine. and of course if it is a BOP its still really no less amazing. but there is even a small chance that its actually a small block

Rudecaddy

I have had a LS1 in 61 Beetle for two years, Gets about 35 MPG and runs like a top