VOLKSWAGEN AND PORSCHE
ENGINE ADAPTERS

KEP manufacture 60 different kits to fit 100 different engines to rear engine Volkswagen or 911 & 914 Porsche.

All these engines rotate the correct direction except 4 cyl Honda and Corvair engines.

Usually a junk yard engine and adapter kit can be purchased for less than a high performance VW engine or any Porsche engine. In addition to an economic advantage, you can normally expect more power and a longer engine life.

Most installations require a radiator and many require a beefed transaxle. Information is included in the K.E.P. catalog and more is included with the adapter kit. Weights of many engines are in the catalog because this is one of many considerations when choosing an engine. Smog laws, strength of the transaxles and smoothness of the engine can be very important so we have some recommendations.

Carbureted engines are often used because of ease of installation. Computerized engines can be expected to provide extra power, better response and higher fuel mileage but they can be difficult to wire up. We can provide wiring information only for the 2.2 Subaru Legacy. Most others are simpler.

In addition to powering street vehicles, these kits are being used in sandrails, offroad racing, formula track racing, Bonneville and industrial applications.

ROTARY ENGINES

'74+ Mazda
Mazda 3 rotor & twin turbo

Our basic adapter kit includes an adapter plate, modified VW flywheel, pilot bearing and the bolts to bolt it all together. In addition to our kit you need a counterweight from an automatic Mazda Rotary engine. You will need a HD pressure plate. 
You will also need a starter that will spin the engine fast. 

4 CYL. ENGINES

Type 4
VW 8 dowel nut hole
356, 912 Porsche
Chevy II
Ford 2.0, 2.3
Ford Escort
Toyota T
Honda
BMW
VW Rabbit
Jeep 2.5
Subaru 1.8 
Toyota S
Toyota Tacoma, '96+
Subaru 1.8 ohc
Toyota 20-22R & 18R, 18RGU
Subaru 2.0, 2.2 & 2.5
Toyota A, MR2
Mazda 1.8 dohc
Honda S2000 - rotates correct direction
Honda Prelude 2.2-2.3
Mitsubishi 2.0
Toyota 1.8 1ZZ

6 CYL. ENGINES

Ford 4.0 SOHC
Ford 60º V6
Porsche, 6 bolt or 9 bolt
Chevy Corvair, reversed engine
Chevy Corvair,Std.engine
Chevy 90º V6, Pre '86
Chevy 90º V6, '86+
Chevy 4.3 V6, '96+ alum. oil pan
Ford 90º V6
Volvo V6
Chevy 60º V6
Ford 3.0 V6
Ford 3.0, 3.2 SHO V6
Ford 3.8 V6 FWD
Subaru 2.7 opposed 6
VW VR6 Passat,Jetta
Subaru 3.3 opposed 6
Ford Probe Mazda 2.5 DOHC
Toyota 3.0 V6
Ford Contour V6

V8 ENGINES

Chevy, Pre '86
Chevy, '86+
Chevy LS1
Ford Windsor
Ford 4.6, 5.4 , V10
Northstar V8, Cadillac or Aurora
Lexus V8

KEP 200mm VW PRESSURE PLATES (8")

This is KEP 200mm high performance Volkswagen pressure plate.
Also shown are the pressure pad and spriolox for early style.

This new clutch comes in four load ratings. Be careful that you do not order a stronger clutch than you need. Torque capacities using a stock disc are shown below.

KEP STAGE I

KEP STAGE II

KEP STAGE III

KEP STAGE IV

Racing 4 Button "E-Z LOCK PRO" ™ Sprung Hub
Clutch Disc

This disc is designed for drag and road race use. The disc features 4 sintered ceramic pucks. This disc has the advantages of the solid hub metallic button clutch disc with the additional feature of the sprung hub. Specifically designed three retainers protect damper springs from both sides and significantly improve safety. The center has a unique feature of being assembled with six rivets for extra strength. Recommended for smaller engines.

Racing 4 Button "QUICK LOCK" ™ Solid Hub  

Clutch Disc

4 Button discs are the most popular in its category. The solid hub metallic button discs are capable of withstanding the highest possible loads that can be transmitted through a disc of its size. This disc design allows fast shifting at any RPM without risk of blow-up. These discs are extremely popular where the clutch has to be slipped: drag racing, road racing from a standing start, stock car racing. An additional benefit: coefficient of friction remains very high even when the friction surfaces become contaminated. Drag and road race use only.

Racing 6 Button "QUICK LOCK"™ Solid Hub 

Clutch Disc

Clutch Disc is designed for drag and road race use only. The solid hub metallic button discs are capable of withstanding the highest possible loads that can be transmitted through a disc of its size. This disc design allows fast shifting at any RPM with risk of blow-up. These discs are extremely popular where the clutch has to be slipped: drag racing, road racing from a standing start or stock car racing. An additional benefit: coefficient of friction remains very high even when the friction surfaces become contaminated.