Subaru Conversions

Bring your vintage bus into the 21st century! The Van Cafe Subaru conversion DIY kits offer modern reliability, efficiency, and power for your VW Bay Window Bus and Vanagon. Manufactured here in Fort Collins, Colorado, our conversion kits and components give you what you need to make your conversion a success. Our knowledgeable support staff is always here for you throughout the process!

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Only at Van Cafe all orders over $99 ship free the continental United States! The Van Cafe team also strives to get most orders out the same day the order is placed, and don't forget about the Mary's Mountain Cookies!

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Complete Bay Window DIY Conversion Kit

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...

$5,824.95 - $7,149.95

SKU: KT-005118

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Subaru/Vanagon 4 Cyl. DIY Conversion Kit for 2.5L Motors

The Van Cafe Subaru-Vanagon conversion kit is a proven solution for converting your Vanagon to powerful and reliable Subaru power. We were one of the first to bring do-it-yourself kits to the market and, with over 700 conversions on the road, we've honed...

$1,679.94 - $2,399.95

SKU: KT-005125

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Subaru Vanagon Exhaust Finishing Kit - CARB-Compliant

Introducing the Van Cafe Exhaust Finisher Kit for our Subaru-Vanagon conversion kit. This kit includes everything you'll need to go from your header pipe (included in our conversion kit) all the way out to the tailpipe. The finisher kit...

$1,845.55

SKU: KT-005622

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Bay Window Bus - Subaru Conversion Complete Cooling Kit

This Van Cafe exclusive is a complete cooling system solution for cooling a Subaru conversion in your 1972-1979 VW bay window bus. Our dual radiator set up has been tested for over 10,000 road miles and has proven to keep engine temps in optimal...

$1,499.95

SKU: KT-COOLBAYCOMPLETE

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CARB-compliant Catalytic Converter for RMW Subaru Conversions

This CARB-compliant catalytic converter kit fits the Rocky Mountain Westy stainless steel exhaust that we manufacture for Subaru conversions. Perfect for replacement or upgrading your van or bus to CARB-compliant state regulations. Fits both...

$1,495.80

SKU: KT-SUBCARBCAT

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Bay Window Bus - Subaru Conversion Complete Exhaust System

Everything you'll need to plumb the exhaust on your 1972-1979 bay window bus Subaru conversion! Introducing the ultimate exhaust solution for installing a Subaru engine in a VW Type-4 bay window bus. Complete from headers to tail pipe, our exhaust...

$1,399.95 - $2,499.95

SKU: KT-BaySubExhComplete

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Subaru H-6 Stainless Steel Exhaust System

RMW's fully integrated Subaru H6 stainless steel exhaust system for your Vanagon conversion. Manufactured in-house from 2" 304L stainless steel tube with 1/2" mild steel flanges. True mandrel bends mean less restriction and more power for your driving...

$1,399.95

SKU: KT-001049

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Subaru - Vanagon Conversion Engine Mounting Kit Only

Need to upgrade from a hacked previous Subaru mounting installation in your Van? Looking to ensure that the mounting angle of your engine is as factory-designed rather than angled up in the rear (and away from the Subaru oil pump) like some of the...

$1,147.66

SKU: KT-SUBMOUNTKIT

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Bay Window Bus - Subaru Conversion Complete Engine Mounting Kit

Looking for an innovative mounting solution to put a Subaru engine in your bay window bus? Look no further than the Rocky Mountain Westy Engine Mounting Kit. Complete with our unique carrier bar system, engine adapter, and custom...

$1,017.86

SKU: KT-BAYMOUNTINGKIT

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Subaru-Vanagon Conversion Complete Stainless Exhaust System

Looking for the superlative Subaru-to-Vanagon conversion exhaust on the market? Look no further than the Rocky Mountain Westy complete stainless steel exhaust kit! Key features: Quiet at idle, a bit of a growl on heavy acceleration 16-gauge 304...

$1,299.21 - $2,579.95

SKU: KT-SUBCOMPLEXH

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Subaru Conversion Harness Service

This is our premiere plug n' play harness modification service for your Subaru engine conversion! You simply supply us with the Subaru harness from your donor car and we return a precise, year/model-specific, plug-and-play harness. All connections are...

$949.95 - $1,549.95

SKU: KT-004550

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Subaru/Vanagon 4 Cyl. DIY Conversion Kit for 2.2L Motors

The Van Cafe Subaru-Vanagon conversion kit is a proven solution for converting your Vanagon to powerful and reliable Subaru power. We were one of the first to bring do-it-yourself kits to the market and with over 700 conversions on the road, we've honed...

$1,679.94 - $2,127.94

SKU: 005771

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