Actor and racer Paul Newman turned a humble 1963 VW Beetle into a wild V-8-powered sleeper. Here’s the story behind the ...

The Better Half VW conversion produces approximately 30 horsepower at 3400 rpm with standard 92mm cylinders, though builders can increase power to 37 horsepower or more by using larger bore cylinders.

Join us as we perform an engine swap on our Mk3 VW Golf “Norman” in just 48 hours. We’re upgrading from a 100 horsepower engine to a 2.5L 07K five-cylinder engine from a newer VW, aiming to double the ...

John Neff is a veteran automotive journalist with over two decades of experience leading major outlets such as Autoblog and Motor1. Beginning his career as Editor-in-Chief of Speed, Style & Sound, he ...

The original VW bus is undeniably cool in stock form, but it can really shine with a few modifications. A great example is the pictured 1965 VW T1 Samba, featuring a Porsche engine swap, chassis ...

This Volkswagen Vanagon from 1991 has been converted into a pop-up camper with a new and upgraded engine, and it really captures van-life charm! The Volkswagen T3 Vanagon became an iconic, versatile ...