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.

yes. I've got 2 different ea81's bolted up to a ea82 tranny

yessum, ea81 engine to ea82 5spd tranny conversion is bolt on.

I can't remember why, but the EA81s with the automatic bellhousings fit better for some reason.

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.

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.

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.

Yes, you need to have a new driveline made, or have the existing one made to fit. I think it needs to be shorter.

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.