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1970 VW Bay Window with a 2.5L Subaru Motor

front of a 1970 VW Bay Window Bus with a 2.5 L Subaru flat-four

Fellows Speed Shop specializes in swapping Subaru motors in VW Type 2s and Beetles. This 1970 VW Early Bay Window Bus (T2a) is no longer powered by an air-cooled 1.6 L flat-four. It is now powered by a naturally-aspirated 2.5 L EJ25 flat-four producing 180 hp (132 kW). In front of that is a custom VW transaxle built by John Walklett Transmissions with upgraded internals and longer-ratio gears. Fellows Speed Shop upgraded the handling with their Wilwood four-piston front brake conversion. The rear brakes still use drum brakes. Other modifications include Protech adjustable shocks and adjustable beam with drop spindles.

rear view of a 1970 VW Bay Window Bus

rear view of a 1970 VW Bay Window Bus with engine bay open

2.5 L Subaru EJ25 motor in the back of a rear view of a 1970 VW Bay Window Bus

driver's door open on a 1970 VW Bay Window Bus

steering wheel and interior in a 1970 VW Bay Window Bus

rear seat and interior in a 1970 VW Bay Window Bus

Source: Fellows Speed Shop

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