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Forum: For Sale January 28th 2004, 04:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,255
Posted By Shad Laws
And.... SOLD! Thanks to those that have...

And.... SOLD!

Thanks to those that have responded, but the car is sold... to the previous owner! In a funny twist of fate, we've met again! He sold it to me as an empty shell in 05/01 - the body...
Forum: For Sale January 28th 2004, 04:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,255
Posted By Shad Laws
Not anytime soon, unfortunately... the funds of...

Not anytime soon, unfortunately... the funds of both time and money of a PhD student don't make hobbies like this very easy :-(. Once I get my "real" life started up, I'll likely get a new project,...
Forum: For Sale January 27th 2004, 00:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,255
Posted By Shad Laws
FS: Germanlook '72 Type 3 Fastback

Hello-

My silver 1972 Germanlook Fastback is for sale. There's way too much to list here... see my website here for more information:

http://www.stanford.edu/~shadlaws/fastback.html

Please...
Forum: For Sale January 2nd 2004, 19:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,760
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- Thanks for your replies, guys! Most...

Hello-

Thanks for your replies, guys! Most of the stuff has been sold. Below is a list of what's left.

All are in used but very good condition, and came off a personal running engine of mine...
Forum: For Sale December 27th 2003, 17:29
Replies: 2
Views: 2,760
Posted By Shad Laws
High performance T4 engine parts for sale

Hello-

I have the following items for sale. Unless specified, all are in used but very good condition, and came off a personal running engine of mine that I'm parting out.

- Genuine Bosch/VW...
Forum: For Sale December 27th 2003, 17:02
Replies: 0
Views: 1,800
Posted By Shad Laws
944/T2 axles, boots, CVs, bolts, hardware

Hello-

I have an assembled set of early 944 axles. These fit in place of stock VW-length axles when you have T2/T4/181/915/944-sized CV flanges (100mm).

The set includes:

- 2 x Porsche 944...
Forum: For Sale November 6th 2003, 17:25
Replies: 1
Views: 2,049
Posted By Shad Laws
Titanium Forged Rods!

Hello-

I have for sale one set of NEVER USED forged titanium rods. Here are the specs:

- length: 5.400"
- big end: Chevy-style
- small end: 22mm pins (standard VW)
- manufacturer: JET (they...
Forum: Engines November 5th 2003, 05:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,881
Posted By Shad Laws
Re: Ln porkies cylinder head

Hello-

Jake can you tell me why or get in touch with shad and ask him why he discontinued the Porkies project. I also STF where you were talking to some parts manufacturers to see if thy could...
Forum: Transmissions October 29th 2003, 02:07
Replies: 17
Views: 6,484
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- I have no experience with either box...

Hello-

I have no experience with either box but just for another point of view that kind of aligns with what Jake said, I test drove a few Miatas once. The later years have 6 speed boxes. The 5...
Forum: Transmissions October 28th 2003, 18:24
Replies: 17
Views: 6,484
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- Having 5 speeds is a wonderful thing...

Hello-

Having 5 speeds is a wonderful thing :-). A good cruising gear can be had with a 5- or 4-speed box... that's not the issue. The issue is that the 5-speed box has much lower rpm drops than...
Forum: For Sale October 19th 2003, 05:17
Replies: 8
Views: 3,032
Posted By Shad Laws
No prob... figured as much... Purdy stuff...

No prob... figured as much...

Purdy stuff nevertheless :-).
Forum: For Sale October 18th 2003, 21:35
Replies: 8
Views: 3,032
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- That's a 901/911, not 915......

Hello-



That's a 901/911, not 915... note only 10 studs for the side cover and that the gearbox casing is a part of the diff housing and not the intermediate housing like 915.

Take care,
Forum: Suspension October 15th 2003, 13:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,342
Posted By Shad Laws
Re: type 3 front conversion

Hello-

I am hoping that someone has some experience with type 3 front suspensions. I would like to be able to convert my notch to some 944 T front disc brakes without going to a type 1 beam.
...
Forum: Engines October 8th 2003, 01:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,515
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- If you mount it vertically, is there...

Hello-

If you mount it vertically, is there much use for a fan?

Yes. Vertically helps a lot for airflow, but so does the fan. In my own *informal* testing, it was ~15ºF more (the temp went up...
Forum: Engines October 7th 2003, 21:12
Replies: 11
Views: 3,515
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- Instead of looking at the car body...

Hello-

Instead of looking at the car body for mounting points, look at the transmission. There are a TON of good mounting locations on the tranny... usually about 4 brackets made of flimsy ~1/8"...
Forum: Suspension October 7th 2003, 15:35
Replies: 18
Views: 5,337
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- Your hydraulic leverage ratio is...

Hello-

Your hydraulic leverage ratio is (54/36)^2 = 2.25. By contrast, stock Ghia fronts with the rotohub rears is (40/34)^2 = 1.38. Yet, you are locking up far more _frequently_ than those with...
Forum: Suspension October 7th 2003, 15:30
Replies: 8
Views: 2,314
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- I'm pretty sure that most car...

Hello-

I'm pretty sure that most car companies when to Macpherson front suspensions because they take up less space.

Not necessarily true. They don't consume much vertical space, but they...
Forum: Suspension October 5th 2003, 05:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,314
Posted By Shad Laws
Re: Which suspension works best?

Hello-

Let's say I have a choice of building a Super Beetle (1302 or 1303 for those not in the USA) or a Standard Beetle with balljoint front and IRS rear suspension. Which works better for...
Forum: Suspension October 5th 2003, 05:17
Replies: 18
Views: 5,337
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- I agree that often times the...

Hello-

I agree that often times the split-bore 944 MC is a better match for 944 brakes than the VW ones... and the way you said to hook it up (big bore = front) is correct...

...BUT!!!!!!....
...
Forum: Suspension October 5th 2003, 05:14
Replies: 2
Views: 1,729
Posted By Shad Laws
Re: Sorry, but I need some reminding...944 brakes, etc...

Hello-

OK, so from what I understand, you can buy Kerscher rotors, and source some 944 calipers, and have vented discs up front?? It sounds to easy. I know that you have to get an adaptor to...
Forum: Transmissions October 4th 2003, 04:50
Replies: 18
Views: 4,564
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- vw gear reduction...

Hello-

vw gear reduction starter...Shad...which one would fit a 930 4spd with the wide bellhousing and wide ring gear?
just sold my 091 with 091 bellhousing reduction starter...oh...but i do have...
Forum: Suspension October 3rd 2003, 17:35
Replies: 16
Views: 4,244
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- Keep in mind too... rim WIDTH is a...

Hello-

Keep in mind too... rim WIDTH is a big factor.

The wider the rim, the heavier it is (duh).

For example, I have 16x9 Porsche 993 rims on my rear. Especially once a 245/45/16 tire is...
Forum: Engines October 1st 2003, 04:03
Replies: 8
Views: 3,200
Posted By Shad Laws
Re: Type IV in a '56 VW Beetle

Hello-

I've 99% decided to install a type IV engine in the '56 bug I'm currently restoring. The trans has already been updated to a Rancho Street pro plus. I've begun looking around this great...
Forum: Transmissions September 30th 2003, 21:55
Replies: 18
Views: 4,564
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- It will be a turbo EFI engine. In...

Hello-

It will be a turbo EFI engine. In street trim we hope to make an honest 350hp. I know, I know, you asked about torque not hp but I don't have those figures yet :) . Still on the dyno trying...
Forum: Transmissions September 30th 2003, 17:21
Replies: 18
Views: 4,564
Posted By Shad Laws
Hello- According to my books... ...

Hello-

According to my books...

1972-73, 2.4L
Magnesium case
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