Bellhousing for Subagon M/T

NEW!

Now with a redesigned connection to the Vanagon hydraulic system.

The ideal interface between the Subaru engine and the Vanagon manual transmission. After 3 1/2 years of development and prototyping, we are happy to present our new bellhousing. Made from an aluminum alloy casting, it is precision machined and comes complete with an integrated slave cylinder & release bearing. This housing bolts to your four speed or Syncro transmission and connects directly to any Subaru engine from 1990 onwards.

Also great for sand buggies using the Subaru engine and the 091 VW transmission.

Driving Impressions: The heavier flywheel allows driving at a lower rpm than with an adapter and the motor seems smoother below 2000 rpm. The transmission also seems quieter, possibly because of the smoother power delivery. The clutch is super smooth on both disengagement and when starting from a stop. Great product !

The advantages this bellhousing offers over an adapter & custom flywheel

1. Much stronger engine to transaxle connection, plus 1999 and later engines use an additional 4 bolts.
   
2. Better clutch options
   
3. A reliable starter with more torque
4. Super smooth clutch disengagement, no more stiff and glitchy pedal or $100 cross shaft
   
5. No relocation or heat issues with the slave cylinder for turbo engined Vans
6. Heavier flywheel for better low speed operation
   
7. The starter is easier to access in a Syncro
8. Big bonus for Syncro owners; the transmission can be removed and replaced with the engine installed!

Parts included in the package

• Machined bellhousing
• Release bearing/slave unit & attachment hardware
• Four longer bolts for the lower bellhousing to transaxle connection
• Drain plug
• Input shaft seal
• New pilot bearing
• Input shaft spacer, stud and installation parts

Fitment

• Fits Vanagon Syncro or 4spd MT and Subaru 2.2, 2.5, 3.0, 3.3L as well as 2.0, 2.2, and 2.5L Turbo engines.
• Fits with any engine mount, any oil pan and all known exhaust headers.
• Our bellhousing is designed to position the Subaru engine 1/4" more forward than when using 5/8" aluminum adapter and flywheel. No additional clearance issues at the firewall with our standard installation parts.
  

What you will need

• Vanagon transaxle with 6 of the original bellhousing mounting bolts
• RTV or similar sealant for the bellhousing to transmission surfaces
• Original Subaru engine to transmission bolts
• Subaru starter for manual transmission and mounting hardware
  
• Subaru OEM pressure plate for a 2.2 or 2.5L non-turbo for the respective 4 cylinder engines or one of our clutch kits (note: some aftermarket brands of pressure plate are not compatible)
  
• Our Subagon clutch disc or one of our clutch kits (note: some non-OEM pressure plates may not be compatible)
• Subaru flywheel - 2.2 or 2.5L normally aspirated, not turbo. (Including dual mass flywheels)
• Flywheel and pressure plate mounting bolts
• Tool to remove the differential retainer nut

Parts that you can sell or recycle

• Vanagon flywheel and bolts
• Vanagon starter
• Vanagon pressure plate
• Original bellhousing and crosshaft
• Original slave cylinder and bracket
• Original release bearing

Some photos of installed bellhousing

Installation instructions