Fitting 3.2 engine + Gearbox to VW Transporter

[Mark Crowe]

I am looking at fitting a 3.2 engine and gearbox to a VW transporter, 1999 model, any tips or links to what is required in terms of components and engineering would be most welcome- is it better to use the VW box with adapter, or to fit the Porsche transmission?

Any tips on suspension modifications to accommodate the Porsche box if used?

[bt1211]

I'm not sure if a 3.2 will mate-up with a VW box. 2. to 3. liters will mate up. I would use the Porsche box (if I had a choice). You wont have to work out the clutch/pp. problem and you know it will handle the power.

I'm sure you saw the video where someone is racing a transporter(with a Porsche engine) and laping a 993(or something to that effect). Those guys might be able to give you some help.

There is a guy on www.volksrods.com (hepster 52, I think thats his handle) thats putting a 2.7 into a early DC (w/ a VW trans i might add). He is friendly and he might be able to help you.

try www.germanlook.com
www.shoptalkforums.com
www.thesamba.com

I know its a common swap to use a Suby in transporter but some of the people doing those swaps might be able to lead you in the right direction.

Good luck

[Mark Crowe]

Thanks, will check it out

[vanagon-s]

I've added a G50 to my 1990 Transporter, you can see how I did it here:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2969205

[Hebster52]

Originally Posted by bt1211

There is a guy on www.volksrods.com (hepster 52, I think thats his handle) thats putting a 2.7 into a early DC (w/ a VW trans i might add). He is friendly and he might be able to help you.

try www.germanlook.com
www.shoptalkforums.com
www.thesamba.com

Good luck

Hi, I'm actually here too.. It isn't a 2,7 but a 2,0L boxersix. I'm mating my engine with a VW 1303S (Superbeetle) gearbox. Perfect fit. And a friend of mine is machining the flywheel for me so I can use any race type pressureplate and clutch intended for Beetle engines.

Here's a link to some photos I posted today on this forum too.
Splitty doublecab porsche conversion.

[spjelkavik]

Do you know if I can possible fit a porsche engine in a VW Caravelle 1992 and what the cost of something like this would cost?

Cheers!