Old Beetle that think it's a BMW

Indeed if we want to fix the VW Beetle engine is to open the rear hood. But this Beetle was against nature, because the 1973 VW Beetle using the front engine. A BMW engine with M50B25 code which typically mounted on the 1990-1992 production of BMW E34 (525i/525ix) or 1991-1992 E36 (325i/325is) is transplanted by Joakim Karlsson, the car owner.

1973 VW Beetle with a BMW engine. (Picture from: http://www.speedhunters.com/)

Because of this, the 4-passengers old car is usually used to run with the 1,300 cc engine (50 hp) is now able to run faster, thanks to the power leap many times. Imagine, the default type of BMW engine which has a capacity of 2,500 cc was able to issue a power 192 hp is still considered to be less, and need to be improved so as to be capable of spewing power of 400 hp.

Against nature by installing a BMW engine in the front. (Picture from: http://www.speedhunters.com/)

The power surge supported by special custom GT45 turbocharger that mounted in the exhaust manifolds. To install the engine and its accessories requires extra hard thinking because limited space available. As a result, all the parts got their ideal positions including a thin intercooler.

With a great big space freed up at the rear it was an easy decision to move all of the cooling system back there. The big aluminum radiator is fed by a shroud that channels. (Picture from: http://www.speedhunters.com/)

The frog that used to carry the engine on its backs, now must be readjusted because the engine position changes, plus the increased weight. So the machine is positioned rather low taking into account the outcome of the car's nod and its wobble style.

The air scooped up by the two intakes on the side glass. (Picture from: http://www.speedhunters.com/)

Motion devices that transmit mechanical power created specifically blend well with 5-speed Getrag transmission is regulated through the best class clutch plate with Sachs 618 pressure plate. Power was supplied to the axle hump taken from the BMW E30 to drive the rear wheels. Meanwhile, the main radiator placed at the stern with  its wind channel through rear side glass. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | SPEEDHUNTER]

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