That is a good thing to know. I aspire to a Subie 2.2 or 2.5 one day. I
think though that I'll stick with the 4 speed manual tranny with the
higher top end gear ratio, plus the posi-trac added. Hope to get Daryl
at AA Transaxle to do the deed.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com

neil n wrote:
> On 3/20/10, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
>
>> I know about the Subie-Vanagon connection requiring a bellhousing
>> adapter - BUT - do ALL of these van engine  conversions require an
>> adapter - like do the in-line fours require one to attach to the van
>> bell housing? It is always a given that there must be an adapter?
>>
>
>
> No.
>
>
>
>> Just curious if there is an exception.
>>
>
>
> VW I4 typically installed using a stock DV clutch housing to mount
> engine at 50*. You can also use an adapter i.e. KEP.
>
> Another twist on things. It seems there is now a Suby clutch housing
> made that bolts to Vanagon transmission. I think some advantages being
> that one can use a Suby starter, clutch, flywheel etc. A Suby
> drivetrain from head to toe so to speak.
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>
>
>