[T2] Transmission Compatability

[David Kelly]

Thank you for the replies. 
I'm considering all my options. Going with aircooled, the average range for a "properly" built longblock from the reputable engine guys mentioned by list members is between $2300-$3500 considering on the options chosen. That does not include new carbs ($500 and up) or a new exhaust ($200~$600 and up). I ran across a fellow that has done a Subaru conversion on a bay. He gave me a run down of what is required. Using a good used low mileage engine, the cost is comparable. You can spend as much as you want on this. I'm still in the research phase as I thought I had saved enough money, but now I realized I have a few more pennies to gather. I'm considering a EJ22 motor (2.2l) SOHC OR A 2.5l DOHC. I think one runs around 130HP normally aspirated and the other 165HP. I was concerned about the ruggedness of my 68 bus acorn nut 3 rib tranny with the water cooled beasts. 

David Kelly  

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On Sep 18, 2013, at 4:22 PM, "Jamie" <jrivers at globalserve.net> wrote:

> "Will a 6 rib vanagon transmission work as a replacement for my 68 bus 3 rib transmission?"
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> Yes,,,,,,,  you can make anything work.. but as I don't really know vanagon... I think the shift linkage is totally different... but you could use a cable set up to adapt it
> I am pretty sure the front mounts are different..
> the rear of the trans has a hanger, your bus does not... it has an engine bearer bar...
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> I think I missed the 150HP part of the story,,, so I suspect you are putting in a liquid engine?
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> "Is a bus 6 rib transmission. Interchangeable with a Vanagon one? "
> now,, you use the word interchangeable..... and I'd say NO... but it could be made to work..
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> The input shaft on both trans is the weak point... so 150hp isn't a great deal of increase.. but if you don't use it gently, you might break an input shaft.
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