by admin | May 21, 2024 | Customer Builds, Volkswagen History
A “Cal-Look” VW Bug, short for “California Look,” is a custom style of Volkswagen Beetle that originated in Southern California in the 1960s and 1970s. This style emphasizes a clean, minimalist appearance and performance enhancements. Here are...
by admin | Jun 28, 2023 | Customer Builds
The Volkswagen Type 181, commonly known as the “Volkswagen Thing” in the United States, was a compact, off-road utility vehicle produced by Volkswagen from 1968 to 1983. It was originally designed for military use and was based on the Volkswagen Beetle...
by admin | Mar 22, 2022 | Customer Builds
When selecting the best parts for a VW build, what key elements are you looking for? We asked Luis Martinez this question for his 1969 VW Bug, and here’s what he had to say: “Power, stability, and reliability are the three things I look for when choosing the right...
by admin | Mar 3, 2022 | Customer Builds, Press
Here at SCAT VW we understand the need for speed. Just ask Ricky Cota and his 1963 Volkswagen Bug: “I use SCAT VW parts for their high quality and when I need all the extra horsepower I can get! I’m using SCAT VW 1.4 ratio rockers in my ‘63 VW Bug, and they work...
by Lauren Maiman | Feb 8, 2022 | Customer Builds, Press
ClassicCars.com shared this 1968 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback. This ride is powered by rebuilt, air-cooled 1,600cc flat-4 engine paired with a 4-speed manual transaxle. The rear-mounted engine contains twin Weber carburetors and a SCAT camshaft. This ’68 VW was...
by admin | Feb 1, 2022 | Customer Builds
Check out this awesome VW engine built by a 15-year-old VW enthusiast and engine builder from Finland! You’re never too young to catch the Volkswagen bug. Last few additions to this build are on the Kennedy stage 1 pressure plate, fuel lines and the throttle...
