What kind of rear end is under a VW Bus (live axle or independent)? And what kind of power can one take?
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June 17, 2010 4:11 p.m. 96DXCivic Dork
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June 17, 2010 4:20 p.m. ansonivan Reader
They're rear engined with a trans-axle just like a beetle. No idea on the HP...
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June 17, 2010 4:36 p.m. psteav Reader
I know the Bus trans is what the dune buggy guys use behind higher-HP aircooled motors. I presume they are stronger than the Type I trans? Or it could be gear ratios that are different. IDK.
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June 17, 2010 4:37 p.m. 96DXCivic Dork
Ok thanks. I figured it would be kinda useless for me.
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June 17, 2010 4:47 p.m. oldtin HalfDork
Swing axles on the split window buses. Better stuff on the 68 and newer - conventional CV joints. Not sure on power - I've seen some p-car motors attached though.
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June 17, 2010 4:57 p.m. oldopelguy Dork
You can still swap the ring gear to make them mid-engined.
I have a couple of the big ones every one "upgrades" to, if you need dimensions or whatnot.
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June 17, 2010 6:05 p.m. Opus Dork
ansonivan wrote:
They're rear engined with a trans-axle just like a beetle. No idea on the HP...
Thought they were a little different that the bug/beetle. I know that bugs squat when you accelerate. Busses tended to lift in back when you accelerate. that was why they were more desirable off road.
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June 17, 2010 7:27 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
it depends on the year of the Bus. Older buses have reduction boxes at the hubs. Because of this, the torque out of the trans is reversed and they will lift on acceleration and droop under deacceleration.
They are also a neat way to gain clearance on a baja bug.. just reweld them upright to gain a couple of free inches of clearance
