Beetle Classic
Would a subaru STI engine fit in a classic beetle?
Would a Subaru STI engine fit in a classic bug?
What would I have to do to make it fit?
Yes it will.
Check out OUTBACK MOTORSPORTS. They make/sell all the needed adapters (oil pan and engine mods) to install a suby in an old VW.
Kennedy adapters makes the adapter plate. You can buy it as a kit with clutch and flywheel or just the adapter.
You will want a 002 trans minimum to handle the power. I would recommend a 091 6 rib if you want to do wheelies. transwerks in El Cajon, CA builds a great trans axle that can handle the power starting at $3500 or so.
The hardest part of the swap is deciding where to install the radiator. Super Beetles have a hash section under the front trunk that you could graft into your bug so you can mount the radiator up front and get air flow. Otherwise, I see a lot of bugs with the radiator in the rear with a "baja" style engine cage. I like the radiator up front, but you will also have to plumb it to the rear of the vehicle through the cab.
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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