LS1 in a VW Bug(Old style) :D
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LS1 in a VW Bug(Old style) :D 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" />
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John
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
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Re: LS1 in a VW Bug(Old style) :D 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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Re: LS1 in a VW Bug(Old style) :D </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
<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" />
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Re: LS1 in a VW Bug(Old style) :D 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!
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Re: LS1 in a VW Bug(Old style) :D </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
<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
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Re: LS1 in a VW Bug(Old style) :D 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" />
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500 Cadillac in a Ghia <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
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Re: LS1 in a VW Bug(Old style) :D 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
