Porsche 356 engine in a 63' VW beetle?

junkyard

Has anybody fitted a Porsche 356 engine into a 1963 VW beetle or any beetle? I have the engine and gearbox, just wondering what modifications are needed. I know the brakes and suspensions will have to be uprated.

Abelloid

Hi, I have a copy of UltraVw that had an article on fitting a 356 engine, I'll dig it out later.
I think one of the original Herbies used for racing in the first movie had an 1835cc 356 motor....

Justin.

junkyard

Thanks Justin. yes the original "Herbie" had a Porsche engine, thats were I got the idea from. Im building a herbie replica. Did I paint your last beetle by any chance?

Abelloid

Is that you Paddy? I'm off work tomorrow, I'll drop the mag in to you

Justin.

junkyard

It is Justin, thanks.

flat6

This is a another good site:

http://www.clubvw.org.au/herbie_no%202.htm

Also see the forums on www.pelicanparts.com

Warren

junkyard

Thanks for your help flat6.

Abelloid

Here's a link for those S/S bumpers I was telling you about;

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Beetle-Bug-Stainless-Steel-towel-rail-BUMPERS-NEW_W0QQitemZ4579854021QQcategoryZ27385QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I dropped in today, but you weren't around, I was talking to the
author of that magazine article on another forum and he's happy
to offer advice on the engine install, I'll pass on his details to you.

junkyard

Thanks Justin, those bumpers look the business, I got the graphics in from the states today, took only three days! It would be great to get some advise on the change over with the engine.

green-blood

cool is it gonna look like this one I saw in Liffey Valley???

MercMad

:O

I saw a Herbie replica last week, looked really well don, but it had the numbers "35" on the sides !! Wouldn't that drive you mad !!

-x-x-O-x-x-

It'll never work mate....

Thinking about selling it?