Pretty sure this is the bell housing I referred to

http://www.rjes.com/

Neil.

On 3/20/10, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
> 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
>>
>>
>>
>
>

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