Tach Fixer allows you to see engine speed on Subaru EJ engines so you don't have to modify your Vanagon Tach. It's small enough to mount in the Black Box or near your Subaru ECU.
Simple Wiring: Tach IN, Tach OUT, Switched 12v power, ground
For 1986+ Vanagons - Earlier tachs work directly with the Subaru Tach wire.
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The flashing service eliminates the nuisance DiagnosticTrouble Codes (DTC's) that appear when doing a Subaru to Volkswagen engine swap (resolves many more DTC's than a hardware solution (For earlier years see: Code Killer). In order to have a functioning Check Engine Light it's helpful to only have serious trouble codes trigger an alert when something is actually wrong. You will be provided with the original and flashed backup files in case you ever need to replace your ECU in the future.
For this service please follow:
1. Confirm that you have a 2002+ Turbo or 2005*-2007 Subaru 2.5L. If you have compatibility questions, please email busaru@busaru.com
2. Print and include this form with ECU: Project Info Sheet
3. Ship ECU to us (shipping address is on the Project Info Sheet above)
You only need to send your ECM/ECU/Computer to us and we can reprogram, or flash, the ECM to eliminate these trouble codes. Typical timeframe is 1-2 days.
*NOTE: Occasionally there are some ECU from 2005/2006/2007 that we're unable to flash (We have had issues reading PN's: 22611AJ56x, 22611AJ55x, 22611AK74x, 22611AL21x, 22611AM31x). Also, this is solely a flash to remove DTC’s, not connecting to a dyno for a complete tune
See below for a DIY option.
The standard VSS uses a bracket designed for VW Bus, Vanagon, Bug* and other VW's. You can see a video here: https://youtu.be/JEtdtq4hWqk Just bolt up to the clutch cable stay, align with CV axle bolts (using the built-in LED as a pickup reference), and you're off and running.
VSS Install Instructions: Vehicle Speed Sensor Installation Comes with sensor and bracket. The bracket ships unpainted. Not used for speedometer purposes
*Bug/T1 VSS brackets need to be slightly bent to angle toward the CV bolt heads.
The Off-road/Swingaxle Transaxle version (eVSS) simulates a vehicle speed for applications where a Standard VSS is difficult to mount (Swingaxle Trans) or sensitive to mud and grime (sandrail, etc). It mounts near the computer and happily simulates a vehicle speed. eVSS Install Instructions: Vehicle Speed Sensor Installation
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DIY OPTIONS
Standard VSS: sensor P/N LJ12A3-4-Z/BX, Van/Type 1 bracket: 2.5”x1.375”, Bus bracket 2.5”x0.5”
eVSS: Arduino Pro Mini ATMEGA328P 5V, you can load this sketch to the Arduino:
Haven’t had a huge amount of interest in these but if I get enough orders I’ll do another fabrication run - price is $90 and I’ll invoice after you’ve ordered to make sure we’re on the same page.
For Bus/Bug - This all aluminum radiator filler is used for the Type 1 and Type 2 Subaru engine conversions. In a bus it is used with dual engine bay radiators and is placed in the VW Scirocco radiator that sits on the drivers side, allowing coolant to be filled from the engine hatch (Late Bay engine hatch). This makes for a clean installation without drilling an additional hole in the cargo area of your bus. For Early Bay with no hatch you'll have to create an access port.
For the Beetle/Bug/Type 1, use this filler in a front radiator design to make for convenient filling of the Scirocco radiator.
The stock Subaru radiator cap is recommended for use with this filler.
Video explanation here: https://youtu.be/d7N0P4NK-Tk
You can see this filler in action here: https://youtu.be/dTdz6FhRrt4
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Troubleshooting, Initial Install help, parts recommendations, Design, DIY Conversion Coaching
If you need help with the entire process of the Subaru conversion, or just small details such as what wires are needed to keep around in your VW chassis, we offer coaching services to help. We can help you troubleshoot engine and electrical problems, instill confidence in your design and offer suggestions. Feel free to send me an email busaru@busaru.com and we can schedule a Phone/Skype/FaceTime call to sort through your problems. We can provide documentation, photos, and troubleshooting steps to help you get your conversion completed. Pricing is simple, billed in 1/2hr chunks.