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We ordered the conversion instructions, wiring schematics, adapter kit, air intake and filter, ceramic coated header, and cooling system bleeder kit from Kennedy Engineering Products. We also ordered an engine mounting kit, power steering hose, throttle cable, and vehicle speed sensor from
Small Car Performance. Just because these parts are available don't think that this is just a simple job of slapping on some parts and away you go. Not by a longshot! There are countless hours of fabrication, soldering, stripping old wires and splicing new ones, problem solving, and bruised knuckles.
I had a blast!! But Susie will tell you, I'm a little odd that way. I like to tinker with things. I think most people that have done this conversion on their own are tinkerers (is that a word?).
To get the most up-to-date information on this conversion go to the
Subaruvanagon website. We, as a group, are constantly improving on the conversion process to make it better as time goes on. There are hundreds of pictures, charts and graphs to view on the site along with the daily e-mail that is sent worldwide. There are members from the USA, Canada, England, Australia, and New Zealand.
We began the conversion in February 2002 and finished in June 2002.
We weren't in any hurry to get it done, and some of this time was spent
waiting for parts, fabricating parts, and generally piddling around on a project much longer than necessary. We wanted it done right the first time so we took our time. There are people in the group that have done a quick and dirty job of it in about 5 days (not including waiting for parts). It can be done.
Well, now that you have an introduction to the world of converting a
Vanagon to Subaru power, it's time to show you some pictures of the
conversion.
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