'65 Bug Gets Subaru STi Transplant

Deputy Editor

I’ve always had a soft spot for the VW Bug, and someday, I’d love to own one. Other than their uber-sloppy gearboxes—I think the shifter feels like a mop in a bucket—I’ve never had an issue with any of the little car’s characteristics. But I don’t think anybody would argue that it couldn’t use a little more power, and power certainly isn’t going to be a problem with this project. In place of the stock unit,this baby is sporting a motor from a Subaru WRX STi, and while the bodywork hardly looks stock, I think its performance is going to surprise anyone who’s not in on the joke. Check out the video below for details on the build, and head over to StreetFire to watch it pull some launches.

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Posted at 3:03 am in John Coyle, StreetFirehp, Subaru, Subaru WRX STI

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DJs-zj360
Sep 3, 2009 at 5:19 am

Well said nes!!!

___nes___
Sep 2, 2009 at 12:57 pm

Waste of time! (the video) Why would he put some lame ass song over the engine sound? If it wasn’t because of the title I wouldn’t even know it had a Subaru engine in it, otherwise it would just look like a bug with fat tires spinning in a parking lot and driving on the freeway!

Rule #1 for making car videos: Don’t EVER put music, just leave the engine sound as the music!