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Forum: German Look Tuning June 1st 2014, 20:27
Replies: 4
Views: 12,113
Posted By jakriz
2014 Aussie VW Nationals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNt4NrSQ-XY&list=UU3LLZ1nQv_16BIUEK9SMvXw

Just a quick vid of my WRX powered 1302 at the Australian Nationals

Conversion has now covered 265'000 klm:) since...
Forum: Engines October 18th 2011, 17:33
Replies: 18
Views: 5,698
Posted By jakriz
I've currently clocked up 193'800klms...

I've currently clocked up 193'800klms (120'000miles) in almost 7 years in my conversion. I'm wrapped with my little bug, having owned it for 20 years now , the last 7 years have been the most fun....
Forum: German Look Tuning May 25th 2011, 23:40
Replies: 5
Views: 3,594
Posted By jakriz
Some pics. Same car minus race wheels & stickers...

Some pics. Same car minus race wheels & stickers picked the kids up from school Monday afternoon:)
Jak
Forum: German Look Tuning May 23rd 2011, 20:28
Replies: 5
Views: 3,594
Posted By jakriz
I'd be alot quicker if the car wasn't a daily...

I'd be alot quicker if the car wasn't a daily driver. Take the interior & stereo out & get a shorter 3rd & 4th gear.

Learning the lines a bit better would be beneficial as well

Jak
Forum: German Look Tuning May 23rd 2011, 00:38
Replies: 5
Views: 3,594
Posted By jakriz
Australian VW Nationals Supersprint

G'day guys,

Just a little incar footage for u from the weekend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrXIjcfH_ag

regards
Jak
Forum: Engines January 2nd 2011, 15:10
Replies: 16
Views: 8,573
Posted By jakriz
Another thing which I have found with mine is...

Another thing which I have found with mine is that I too heat wrapped the downpipe etc, but found after a few years that it was eating the piping away. So I have just had it all Ceramic coated, I've...
Forum: Engines December 31st 2010, 18:51
Replies: 16
Views: 8,573
Posted By jakriz
I don't think I have ever seen a setup where the...

I don't think I have ever seen a setup where the engine coolant also cools the intercooler. They run at such different temps, it would make the WAIC useless.

Even after a run on the track, I put...
Forum: Engines December 27th 2010, 14:42
Replies: 16
Views: 8,573
Posted By jakriz
My first suggestion would be to leave the...

My first suggestion would be to leave the intercooler & get that air intake (pod filter) out of the engine bay. U will notice a huge improvement just in that alone.

have it so that it only gets...
Forum: Engines December 26th 2010, 17:42
Replies: 16
Views: 8,573
Posted By jakriz
G'day I run a stock Subaru WAIC that has an...

G'day

I run a stock Subaru WAIC that has an alloy radiator up front. I use a small Davies Craig water pump that is hard wired to the ignition so it's constantly on flat out at all times.
My...
Forum: German Look Tuning September 7th 2010, 01:39
Replies: 273
Views: 217,629
Posted By jakriz
Wow! I havn't read this post for quite some...

Wow!
I havn't read this post for quite some time, reading through the last couple of pages, I had no idea that there was such a distaste for water cooled. I was born & bred aircooled, mainly because...
Forum: German Look Tuning September 7th 2010, 01:12
Replies: 32
Views: 12,990
Posted By jakriz
thank u so much for saring these with us Wally,...

thank u so much for saring these with us Wally, your effort is most appreciatted. if I ever win Lotto, I'm bringing my car & my mates Oval to one of your car shows to do some laps.
Awesome
jak
Forum: German Look Tuning September 4th 2010, 00:50
Replies: 6
Views: 2,732
Posted By jakriz
bugger Jak

bugger
Jak
Forum: Project Builds September 3rd 2010, 01:54
Replies: 486
Views: 275,156
Posted By jakriz
WOW, thats pretty high mate. Are those temps with...

WOW, thats pretty high mate. Are those temps with the water/alcohol injection on? Do u have ceramic coated pistons? how long does the water/alcohol injection last for before u have to fill it up?
...
Forum: Project Builds September 3rd 2010, 01:05
Replies: 486
Views: 275,156
Posted By jakriz
Hi , DO u have an intercooler on your engine? I...

Hi ,
DO u have an intercooler on your engine? I can't quite see one unless it's in the rear parcel tray? 21psi of boost without an intercooler is pretty huge! I only run 8psi with a WAIC setup, the...
Forum: German Look Tuning September 2nd 2010, 18:26
Replies: 6
Views: 2,732
Posted By jakriz
Operable rear decklid maker?

G'day guys

Do any of u know who makes the decklid pictured with the 964? operable grill in it? Or does anyone have any more detailed pics of it? is this the porsche part that they used...
Forum: Project Builds May 12th 2010, 18:15
Replies: 23
Views: 6,687
Posted By jakriz
G'day I love the wrx dash cluster! Did u...

G'day
I love the wrx dash cluster!

Did u put the aftermarket headers on the engine. I have found that they hang alot lower than the standard headers & u also lose bottom end torque. Most of the...
Forum: Engines May 11th 2010, 17:34
Replies: 24
Views: 12,841
Posted By jakriz
I did my Subaru Turbo Conversion for $3800 Aus,...

I did my Subaru Turbo Conversion for $3800 Aus, engineered & on the road. That was Xmas 2004 & it has done over 162,000klms since. Thats daily driving & track work. ...
Forum: German Look Tuning May 4th 2010, 05:19
Replies: 14
Views: 3,335
Posted By jakriz
G'day u look like a really tall guy, have u...

G'day
u look like a really tall guy, have u considered lowering your seat? it may improve your driving & handling?
regards
Jak
Forum: Engines May 2nd 2010, 16:36
Replies: 13
Views: 3,104
Posted By jakriz
I have 200 lb springs in the front of mine & it's...

I have 200 lb springs in the front of mine & it's a true daily driver that I take to the track. 125 lb springs are too soft especially with the radiators up front for the engine & intercooler

My...
Forum: German Look Tuning March 10th 2010, 18:34
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By jakriz
I was originally going to go with either Audi or...

I was originally going to go with either Audi or Porsche gunmetal grey, in the end I just picked something close striaght from the painters colour chart. Much easier to match if I need to paint...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 18th 2010, 23:43
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By jakriz
Oh , I forgot, the tranny is a single side plate...

Oh , I forgot, the tranny is a single side plate unit with kombi gears inside. the first one lasted 65'000ks (40'000miles) before some stupid drag racing killed it.
I had another already built the...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 18th 2010, 22:06
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By jakriz
I found some pics that I posted on Samba many...

I found some pics that I posted on Samba many years ago of the radiator setup. I have 2 radiators in the front, one for the engine, one for the intercooler. They lay on an angle & only come to the...
Forum: German Look Tuning February 16th 2010, 19:29
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By jakriz
Yeh new seats, they are my favourite bit...

Yeh new seats, they are my favourite bit actually, they are stunning. Retractable seat belts are fantastic as well.

Brakes ended up being awesome.

regards
Jak
Forum: German Look Tuning February 16th 2010, 17:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By jakriz
Aussi Subaru WRX powered German Looker

G'day guys

I havn't been on here for a long time. I just gave my 71 Superbug a facelift with new paint & interior. I've owned this car for 19 years now, the conversion has been done for over 5...
Forum: Engines January 2nd 2010, 22:38
Replies: 153
Views: 40,585
Posted By jakriz
For me, I think that a hot vw engine would be...

For me, I think that a hot vw engine would be better then the EA82 with carbs.
if u are going to go to the trouble of putting a radiator in your beetle, u may as well make it worth your while & do...
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