LostWater Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I went to near Nashville last month and scored a 74 VW bus that already had the conversion to subie power started on it. The bus already had a Kennedy Kit mounted with an EA-82 in place. My question is... I obviously want to use an EA-81 motor as I have a great running one sitting in the Gayrage as well as a weber carb for it. Are the bellhousing bolt patterns the same between EA-81 and EA-82? Thanks! Mark P.S., I also scored a VW shortened bus/trailer near Buffalo this past weekend. The Outback towed it all the way from Batavia to Christiansburg with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 yes. I've got 2 different ea81's bolted up to a ea82 tranny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBrumby Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 yessum, ea81 engine to ea82 5spd tranny conversion is bolt on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I can't remember why, but the EA81s with the automatic bellhousings fit better for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty2053 Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 yessum, ea81 engine to ea82 5spd tranny conversion is bolt on. Does this work with a ea81 4 speed to ea82 5 speed? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnW Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 I can't remember why, but the EA81s with the automatic bellhousings fit better for some reason. Absolutely true, the bottom edge of the auto trans ones has a deeper opening for the torque converter to clear, etc. The bolt holes to bolt the bellhousing to the back of the engine block are further recessed than on the Manual ea81 bellhousing. I think you should be okay though on the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urabus-84HBDR Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Was there any modifications to the driveline, I want to put an EA-82 5 speed to my EA-81 motor, in my Hatchback. I have the stock motor and 4 speed trans, D/R in it now, I think my synchros are worn? When down shifting to 3rd gear it kicks out and kind of growls, Ya got to rev it up and feel it grab... lol Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbone Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Yes, you need to have a new driveline made, or have the existing one made to fit. I think it needs to be shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qman Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 It actually needs to be longer. I have a two piece driveline for a Hatchback for the 5sp conversion. It comes with servicable u-joints and is balanced nicely. It was built by DrivelinesNW. Cost was over $200.00, I'll sell it for $150.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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