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Small Car Performance specializes in engineering, fabrication, and installation of technology to bring vintage VWs up to modern standards with engine conversions, expedition outfitting, and restoration.

07/11/2026

Electric or Subaru conversion, which one actually makes sense for your van?

In today’s world of how people use these vehicles, the Subaru ICE conversion wins on three fronts:

⚙️ Range — drive the US and beyond without limits
💰 Cost — about half the price of an EV conversion for the same amenities
🛣️ Infrastructure — fuel everywhere, no hunting for a charging station

EV conversions top out around 200 miles, takes some extra thought and planning for a longer trip. Both swaps have their time and place - which one is your preference?

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We embrace history here.A classic Volkswagen up on the lift, a legacy sign on the wall, and a shop that still believes t...
07/09/2026

We embrace history here.

A classic Volkswagen up on the lift, a legacy sign on the wall, and a shop that still believes these vehicles are worth doing right. Vintage body. Modern heart. That’s what we do.

Ready to give your VW a second life? Visit us at smallcar.com or reach out directly at [email protected]

07/03/2026

We build Vanagons for people who look at a dirt trail and say, “send it.”

Not just a weekend cruiser. Not a museum piece. A fully modernized machine you can actually drive the way it was always meant to be driven.

Our EJ25 Subaru conversion puts modern reliability under your classic van. Wiring harness built from scratch, components engineered by our team, assembled right here in Tacoma, Washington.

Because a Vanagon that can’t keep up with your lifestyle isn’t a Vanagon worth building.

Ready to build yours?
👉 smallcar.com
📧 [email protected]

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Just look at this thing. 😍😍 Crooked Finger Designs 🌐 smallcar.com📧 contactus@smallcar.com📍 Tacoma, WA
07/02/2026

Just look at this thing. 😍😍 Crooked Finger Designs

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📧 [email protected]
📍 Tacoma, WA

07/01/2026

How long does it take to get your Subaru conversion done?

Whether you’re ordering a crate motor or bringing your Vanagon in for a full shop install — the answer is the same: about 4 weeks. (Unless other work is also done with the project - that will extend the timeline a little bit)

Here’s how it breaks down:

1. Crate motor order: ~4 week build and ship turnaround
2. Shop installation: ~4 week project turnaround from drop-off

No surprises. No vague timelines. Just a straightforward schedule so you can plan your build.

Ready to get on the books? Visit smallcar.com or shoot us an email at [email protected] 🔥

Shoutout to Gray for trusting us with Wolfie! From the dock pickup to a full fluid change, he got the royal treatment. T...
06/29/2026

Shoutout to Gray for trusting us with Wolfie! From the dock pickup to a full fluid change, he got the royal treatment. This is why we love what we do! 🔥

06/26/2026

Why would you do an engine conversion on your 1980–1991 Volkswagen van (or older)?⁠
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Three reasons:⁠
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1. Modern power and reliability for your vintage VW.⁠
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2. Access to local mechanical support and expertise for the Subaru engines vs. the VW original engines.⁠
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3. Parts availability from Subaru - more than 1 million engines made means a healthy supply chain of replacement parts for years to come.⁠
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Engine conversions are a modern solution for a vintage vehicle — one that can keep your van on the road for another 10 to 20 years.⁠
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Want to learn more? Visit smallcar.com or reach out directly at [email protected]

06/25/2026

What makes our crate engine kit superior to everything else on the market?⁠
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Shipped complete. Our kits are assembled here in Washington. We run the latest EJ25 drive-by-wire Subaru motors for a few reasons. The two biggest pros to these engines are that they are the newest engine available to use for these swaps and replacement parts availability. With over 1 million engines produced by Subaru in this vintage - why rely on anything else?⁠
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Learn more at smallcar.com or reach us directly at [email protected]

Built by hand. Packed with care. Shipped straight from our shop in Tacoma, WA. This is what in-house really looks like.⁠...
06/24/2026

Built by hand. Packed with care. Shipped straight from our shop in Tacoma, WA. This is what in-house really looks like.⁠
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No shortcuts. Just a skilled team that takes pride in every engine that leaves our door.⁠
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Your next build deserves that kind of attention. 🔧

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1403 34th Avenue E
Fife, WA
98424

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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