What kind of rear end is under a VW Bus (live axle or independent)? And what kind of power can one take?
What kind of rear end is under a VW Bus (live axle or independent)? And what kind of power can one take?
They're rear engined with a trans-axle just like a beetle. No idea on the HP...
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.
Ok thanks. I figured it would be kinda useless for me.
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.
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.
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.
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
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