About this episode

This episode discusses the latest MK supercharger kit from Rababak Performance for classic Volkswagen engines.

Supercharging a classic Volkswagen isn't a new idea—it's been around since the 1960s—but today's technology is taking air-cooled performance to a whole new level. With the rise of modern kits like the AMR500, more VW enthusiasts are exploring forced induction as a serious upgrade for their street and performance builds. In this episode of Let's Talk Dubs , we welcome back Ron and Kevin Trewhella from Rababak Performance to break down their latest innovation—the all-new MK supercharger kit. Designed specifically for larger displacement air-cooled VW engines like 2276cc, 2332cc, and 2.2L+ builds, this system is built for real, usable power. We're talking dyno-proven numbers pushing up to 240 horsepower and 288 lb-ft of torque at just 3000 RPM —the kind of low-end torque you can actually feel on the street. We get into the development process behind the MK kit, what makes it different from smaller AMR500 setups, and what engine combinations work best to maximize performance and reliability. Whether you're building a street-driven Volkswagen, a weekend warrior, or just curious about bolt-on supercharger kits for air-cooled VWs, this episode is packed with insight straight from the…

People in this episode

Host: Bill Tsagrinos

Guests: Ron Trewhella, Kevin Trewhella

Topics covered

• supercharging
• Volkswagen performance
• air-cooled engines
• forced induction
• engine upgrades
• performance kits

Keywords

• supercharger
• Volkswagen
• air-cooled
• performance upgrades
• engine builds
• forced induction
• dyno-proven
• torque
• horsepower

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rababak Performance

Products: AMR500, MK supercharger kit, Volkswagen, Beetles, buses

More episodes of Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast

• Ep 358 Rick Sadler & his Type 4 racing history. · April 30, 2026 · 60 min
• Ep 356 Dino Mendoza Real Street Race Director · April 17, 2026 · 1h 25m
• Ep 355 Lyle Cherry pt 1 Interview by Dean Kirsten 2012 · April 9, 2026 · 50 min
• Ep 354 Super Beetles Only John List · April 4, 2026 · 1h 34m
• Ep 353 about time Inc. oil filler adapter inventor Kent Wallace · March 19, 2026 · 1h 14m
• Ep 352 Rick Hunt VW Carb Rebuilding · March 13, 2026 · 1h 10m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Lets Talk Dubs Classic The Classic VW podcast podcast page.