BUSARU conversion that was done in the Spring of 2017. A 1996 JDM 2.5L engine was used with a 1998 USDM wiring harness and computer. A few things have changed along the way, including removing the radiator gurney flap and adding a small scoop to the radiator. The coolant overflow bottle was moved to the drivers side behind the tail light. This bus uses a large rear heater core that really pumps out the heat — a great option to heat the cabin.
Mick Longley http://busaru.com busaru@busaru.com Twitter: VWBusaru
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Wow awesome work! I love the inline valve on the heater core. I assume that keeping that shut is going to help keep the interior cool when it's hot outside.
I am very amazed with you're engine swap work! Very neat, clean yet super functional! Anyway, did you overhaul the subaru engine before installing it to the bus? Or any used subaru engine is good to go without any reconditioning? Thinking about doing the same project as yours! Cheers!
you're awesome man! I really how to approach your loom jobs without worrying and just get them done and simplified. I've done a few myself, but it took me a little longer. I've only done 2 simplifying the looms. the first wasn't so good, but the second came out a lot cleaner with a bit more wisdom haha.
Fantastic work Mick, keep up the good work, congratulations!!!
Sleepy Tom, what a awesome name. Very cool bus. Great work.
So have you found that the belly mount is the way to go? I’m getting ready to order parts for my conversion and the jury still seems out.
Holy cow this is awesome! So, l have a 71 Westfalia, do l have to get on a waiting list to get a swap? Let me know please.
Good to see some new content from you Mick! Nice work!
Does the original manual transmission work well with this motor? Is the 1996 JDM 2.5L much heavier than the original T4 motor? You do great work. If I can ever wear out my T4 I will be paying you a visit.
Очень крутой бус, успехов тебе, бро!
I tried to contact you via email and for what ever reason it says the email address is incorrect
Welcome back. Havent seen anything from you in a while. Still working towards my conversion…
Was thinking about you Mick today! Happy New Year, I'm deep into Subaru gearbox conversion I'm going to put in, removing the vw 2lt for hopefully smooth 5 speed forward shifting gears, good to see ya.
Update too on my engine swap, didn't need speed sensor after all!!! It's works fine, no limp mode, save that for the wife!!!! Haha
glad to see you back. Great video!
Glad you're back!
So I have given all that I can with my engine mounted radiators and I am still running the fans at highway speeds and that is not enough. So I am going to switch to a belly mount set up, do you have a picture of the scoop you installed? I have an extra splash pan that goes under the front pedals, do you think this would work as a good scoop? I was also excited to see the heater set up as this is the same unit I purchased (except that I added a/c)and will be using.
What size is the belt?
great job on this. I've got a 79' that we would love to convert. where are you located
at what RPM does the engine run at at highway speed????
Hey mate. Loving all the videos, and still working my way through them.
I have begun collecting parts for my t2 swap but have ended up with an 02 Outback as a donor. I was planning on using the reversed pinion kit to use the suby gearbox, but alas it seems ive ended up with an auto.
Have you seen anyway to use a suby auto in a bus before? Without 4 backwards gears that is…
This is everything i want
Dude I love your channel. If I can get a bus I so want to do this. Love your work, and hope to see more. Btw have u checked out fellows speed shop? They are a Australian (I believe) company that specializes in these swaps as well.
Howzit bro, Out of all your BUSARU conversion you’ve done, which conversion did you favor most?