The most refined and complete DIY kit for repowering your 1972-79 VW bus with modern and reliable Subaru power!

Through exhaustive research, refinement, and real-world testing, we've provided the most effective cooling solution, the most durable engine mounting system, and the best fit and finish on the market.  We spend countless hours engineering our products and countless miles testing them for a perfect fit every time.

Our complete bay window conversion kit includes:

• Custom engine mounting kit
• Billet engine adapter, conversion flywheel, and hardware 
• Complete dual-radiator cooling system
• Silicone coolant hoses
• Custom air intake system featuring aluminum air box
• Complete mandrel-bent stainless steel exhaust system
• Aluminum heat shields for body and engine.
• Throttle positioning kit and custom throttle cable
• Electrical retrofit kit
• All hardware, gaskets, adapters, relays, etc. required for a clean conversion
• 200+ page step by step illustrated instruction manual

Do you prefer an ala carte component level approach to your conversion?  Click here for our component kits!

*Most conversion kits are boxed and shipped within 48-hours of order confirmation*

Fitment notes:

This kit fits 1972-1979 VW buses.  Our various component kits may be used for earlier buses but are not supported for these applications.

Designed around SOHC EJ25 Subaru donor motors from 2000-2004, however we also have an option for people that prefer the 2.2L EJ22.

Throttle cable barrel measurement is based off the Subaru throttle cable end at the throttle body.

Single or Dual port exhaust is based off your Subaru donor engine: 2 studs per head = Single Port; 3 Studs per head= Dual Port.

NOTE:  If you are in a state with CARB-compliant emissions laws, you must select the CARB version of this exhaust.  We cannot ship Federal-emissions catalytic converters to states with CARB-compliant emissions standards.

We speak VW!   Please email us to discuss modernizing YOUR beloved bus! support@vancafe.com

Please note:This kit is just the components to convert your van, no engine is included. Conversion kits are not subject to discounts.