Vehicle Owner

Member ID: Vanagon_S

Location: Portland, OR

Vehicle Info

1987 Volkswagen Vanagon

Bragging Rights

  • 1/4 Mile14.8 sec @ 91 mph
  • 0-607sec
  • Top Speed141mph
  • HP227
  • Weight2900lbs

Major Upgrades

  • turbo
  • nitrous
  • bore increase
  • port and polish
  • supercharger
  • extrude honed
  • stroke increase
  • engine swap

Modifications

Performance Parts

  • Custom Exhaust 
  • Custom Header 
  • Brembo Brakes 
  • Custom Transmission 

Interior

Exterior Styling

Ratings

    • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
    • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.

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Last updated: Sep 25, 2009

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Eric’s Volkswagen Vanagon
“Vanagon-S”

  • Currently 3.8315789473684 /5 Stars.
68 guestbook comments

Here's my Vanagon-S with Subaru WRX engine, 250 hp...I do all my own work. All the fabrication and welding is me!!
Only thing that was not done by me was the wiring harness, that was done by Smallcar.com in Tacoma Wa.
Here's a video:

Dyno run

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Here's the WRX engine, with a flex up-pipe, custom down pipe, 911 muffler, and a cold air intake, estimated 250 hp

Vanagon_S's 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon

Porsche 18" twist wheels 8" up front and 10" in the rear.

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Dual exhaust, notice the "Vanagon-S" emblem...Euro rear tail light extensions..."s" is from a Boxster S, but the "S" here is for SUBARU!

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Corbeau seats and 911 3 spoke steering wheel...

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Just added a side vent /scoop to help ventilate the intercooler.
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Apex Elite  

Posted by: Apex Elite

10/26/2009 01:13PM

wow.. that makes me want to da an engine swap in my van. VERY NICE JOB!!

crssouth  

Posted by: crssouth

06/17/2009 11:59AM

Neat Van 5 stars. Yours was the reason I Turbocharged mine check out my van let me know what you think!

espresso905  

Posted by: espresso905

02/14/2009 02:38PM

very nice t25, how'd you lowered your van, what suspension and spindles, brakes etc.. did you used?

bluebus  

Posted by: bluebus

12/12/2008 10:06AM

hey I am very impressed with your bus, and the new exhaust in the middle is the way to go. Do you know where I could find some nice wheels for my 88 bus? ,thanks chad

BubsVanagon  

Posted by: BubsVanagon

10/14/2008 06:40AM

Your van is an inspiration for mine, very nice. How does yours ride with the lowered suspension?

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Vehicle Owner

Member ID: Vanagon_S

Location: Portland, OR