Finally, a complete kit of parts to convert your Vanagon to a smooth, powerful, and more reliable Subaru powerplant. This kit is a matched and proven set of parts that takes the worry out of building a Subaru powered Vanagon. No scouring the internet, fabricating parts, and worrying about whether muffler “A” will fit with bracket “B”. You will be rewarded with a finished conversion that looks and drives better than the original in every way - like it came from the VW-Subaru factory!
This is a complete end to end conversion for a 1986-1990 Vanagon. Have an earlier model (1983.5-1985) Vanagon? No big deal! You just need a few extra products.
The kit is compatible and designed specifically for a 2000-2004 Non-Drive-By-Wire EJ25 Subaru Motor that is rebuilt and includes all peripherals to allow for either a professional installation or the advanced DIYer.
THIS KIT INCLUDES:
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION:
- SCP’s 5QT Oil Pan
- Automatic Transmission Adapter and Flex Plate
- SCP’s Engine Carrier Mount
- Intake Hose Kit OR Complete Air Intake Assembly
- Intake Hose Kit: Basic kit with the minimum parts to hook up a stock Subaru airbox.
- Complete Air Intake Assembly: A complete air intake assembly that gives a clean look while maintaining performance.
- Flexible Dipstick Kit
- Engine Mounts (Inner & Outer)
- Subaru Starter
- Flywheel Kit
- Engine Carrier Spacers
COOLANT SYSTEM
WIRING SYSTEM:
- Hall Effect Speed Sensor Kit (For stock CVs)
- Interface Board OR Interface Board Deluxe
- Interface Board: Kills the majority of trouble codes your ECU will throw from missing components.
- Interface Board Delixe: Kills all but two trouble codes, allows for coolant temperature gauge adjustment, contains a neutral switch circuit, and corrects the Subaru tach signal to work with the Vanagon tachometer.
EXHAUST SYSTEM:
The following parts may be necesary to finish your conversion but are not included in the conversion kit. Please give the following a read to determine what additional parts you may need.
Transmission Coolers: We reccomend upgrading the factory VW automatic tranmission cooler after upgrading to a higher power Subaru engine. We offer two automatic transmissions cooler kits. Automatic Transmission Cooler Kit - is a basic kit that offers some improvement over the stock cooler. Transmission Cooler Supreme is our advanced kit that uses forced air to keep your transmission as cool as possible.
Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes: Early watercooled Vanagons (pre-1986) came with metal coolant pipes that run from the egnine to the radiator. Over time these pipes rust and should be replaced. If yours are in good shape then no need to replace. Late Vanagons (post-1985) came with plastic coolant pipes that almost always fail. These plastic pipes must be replaced.
Coolant Expansion Bottle: We offer a plastic coolant expansion bottle and an aluminum version. The plastic bottles have a reputation for leaking over time and the caps tend to fail. Because of that we highly reccomend going with our aluminum expansion bottle. Click the link and check out all it's handy features like the sight glass and bleeding valve.
Stainless Steel Exhaust with Metallic Catalytic Converter (Two Oxygen Sensor Ports): This exhaust kit takes care of your exhaust after the headers that are included in the conversion kit. You'll recieve everything you need to finish your exhaust system. Click the link for more details.
Power Steering Pressure Hose: You'll need a power steering hose in order to connect the Subaru power steering pump to the Vanagon power steering lines. The quiet hose is offered as the Subaru power steering pump tends to be louder than the origonal Vanagon pump.
Tachometer Faceplate Upgrade: Once you have modified your tach signal to work with your Vanagon tachometer you will need to update the faceplate in order to get an accurate reading. We have 7K and 8K faceplates available in black and white.
Wiring Harness Modification: Small Car Performance provides multiple options for your Subaru to Vanagon harness.
- Small Car Performance Manufactured Harness: This is a brand new harness that will work for 2006 to 2012 drive by wire motors. Click the link for more details.
- Complete Wiring Harness Modification: We'll modify your harness for you. This option is for you if you have the donor vehicle bulkhead harness. Click the link for more information then fill out the form below if you'd like to proceed.
- DIY Harness Modification Kit: We offer this kit for those that wish to modify their Subaru harness themselves. You'll recieve complete instructions to create a harness that connects right into your converted Vanagon.
Alternator Harness: The alternator harness is a separate harness that you'll need if you do not have the origonal harness from the Subaru. This is a brand new harness that is sure to last.
Please note: While many orders ship within 48 hours, this item may require up to 15 days to process from your order date. If we cannot ship within 15 days, we will inform you by email or phone. For this item, which ships in more than one box, we will ship a partial order unless you specify otherwise.
