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Forum: Engines April 22nd 2003, 18:12
Replies: 44
Views: 13,731
Posted By Farmer
I know that Joe Lociero tried to work out a...

I know that Joe Lociero tried to work out a "ratio" thing for the stock shrouded T4īs & 914, where he used a "spinner" or something like that to make the fan rev at about 1,4 instead of straight 1. ...
Forum: Engines April 18th 2003, 07:26
Replies: 0
Views: 1,634
Posted By Farmer
Side tolerances on rods.

Happy Easter guys.

I am just prior to assemble an 84 x 90,5 T1 with some goodies. The rods are Eagle 5,5" on VW size bearings. They are modified with oil splash grooves to help cool the pistons....
Forum: Engines April 18th 2003, 07:15
Replies: 4
Views: 2,816
Posted By Farmer
I do not think that the 2,0 T4 bus enine fits in...

I do not think that the 2,0 T4 bus enine fits in an >67 bus a good deal of cutting in the sheet metal, if at all.
But if you use the >78 model bus engine /heaterbox/exhaust, that should fit without...
Forum: Engines March 22nd 2003, 07:51
Replies: 11
Views: 3,021
Posted By Farmer
There is one severe problem with installing a...

There is one severe problem with installing a Porsche six in a beetle. That is the weight transfer !
It has been tried many times.
A very skilled friend of mine, set his mind to overcome this...
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 23:04
Replies: 14
Views: 2,644
Posted By Farmer
Sprintstar, I tried about a dozen different scrup...

Sprintstar, I tried about a dozen different scrup angles. (That is if you mean toe in/out)
My caster is 2,9 deg. Camber is now +0,5 deg.
The auto centerline is next to perfect. The car is running...
Forum: Suspension March 18th 2003, 08:23
Replies: 14
Views: 2,644
Posted By Farmer
There is a little disturbance at the steering...

There is a little disturbance at the steering wheel. That is why I have a hunch that my stock inner bushings are not strong enough to hold the 23 mm Sway bar, and thereby causing movement.
But it...
Forum: Suspension March 15th 2003, 13:21
Replies: 14
Views: 2,644
Posted By Farmer
Hmm. My "steering train" is OK, thatīs one of the...

Hmm. My "steering train" is OK, thatīs one of the reasons this really pussles me. Normally Ė do not have much of a problem to get it right. But my own ! - thatīs another story.

When I get the...
Forum: Suspension March 14th 2003, 17:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,644
Posted By Farmer
Front end woes.

While we are discussing varius details on the front end, I am having some trouble getting the right adjustment on my 73 SB.

It is lovered 55 mm in the front & 22 mm. in the rear. I machined my 23...
Forum: Suspension March 14th 2003, 17:15
Replies: 19
Views: 5,074
Posted By Farmer
These rear spring plate replacemt things are ONLY...

These rear spring plate replacemt things are ONLY nescessary on race cars or really really hi power cars. They do nothing to the camber, but you can adjust the toe in/out in a second. anyone telling...
Forum: Engines March 11th 2003, 05:44
Replies: 11
Views: 3,816
Posted By Farmer
I for one, have never tried a Purolator on a T1....

I for one, have never tried a Purolator on a T1. But in a full flow setup, I havent measured any big difference between the Mann & the HP1. Maybe when we hit 6,5K rpm & up there will be a difference....
Forum: Engines March 10th 2003, 20:22
Replies: 11
Views: 3,816
Posted By Farmer
Mann/Mahle or Purolator. Like Raby says, Fram...

Mann/Mahle or Purolator.
Like Raby says, Fram does not work that well on a T4. Not really sure why.
Forum: German Look Tuning March 9th 2003, 09:08
Replies: 11
Views: 3,138
Posted By Farmer
Martice, you can get +4 cm front fenders widened...

Martice, you can get +4 cm front fenders widened on the inside in very good quality from Kerscher. They are a bit expensive, but they come with built in lighthousings, (many cheapoīs do not.) and fit...
Forum: Engines February 25th 2003, 20:11
Replies: 13
Views: 3,107
Posted By Farmer
Shawn, in your case it would most likely be a...

Shawn, in your case it would most likely be a good start to try and fix the sealing of the release piston.
If the engine is on max tolerances, and you want a little more life out of it, I suggest...
Forum: Engines February 23rd 2003, 18:49
Replies: 13
Views: 3,107
Posted By Farmer
Hm. - Why do you guys want more oilpressure ? ...

Hm. - Why do you guys want more oilpressure ?
- Are you having trouble that you cant keep pressure at idle when warm, or do you generally just want more ?

Personally I think just as many...
Forum: Engines February 21st 2003, 17:46
Replies: 6
Views: 2,402
Posted By Farmer
Yes that problem can be fixed, and then it is a...

Yes that problem can be fixed, and then it is a great carb.
Forum: German Look Tuning February 18th 2003, 21:04
Replies: 23
Views: 6,215
Posted By Farmer
There is a little difference in how much air they...

There is a little difference in how much air they move, but not much. Thewre is, however great difference in at what speed they do things. The 5 blade fan originally came from a Carrera engine and...
Forum: Engines February 14th 2003, 19:51
Replies: 0
Views: 2,004
Posted By Farmer
4-2-1 exhaust (Tri-Y)

OK, I have now done quite a bit of reading, and been "under the hood" of about a dozen different modern cars that use 4-2-1 exhaust manifolds.
I have pretty much found out how to get close on...
Forum: Engines February 9th 2003, 19:40
Replies: 6
Views: 3,441
Posted By Farmer
DMS - Demello for one. There is another...

DMS - Demello for one. There is another California based company that also does really good work, but I keep forgetting the name.
Forum: Engines February 1st 2003, 19:55
Replies: 9
Views: 3,211
Posted By Farmer
OOOPS ! I just noticed that it is the " Sebring...

OOOPS ! I just noticed that it is the " Sebring STYLE" setup. - not the real stuff.
They are about as good/bad, depending on how you look at it, as a "monza" exhaust, which in my eyes arent worth...
Forum: Engines February 1st 2003, 15:57
Replies: 9
Views: 3,211
Posted By Farmer
Never tried that model myself, but I have seen a...

Never tried that model myself, but I have seen a couple in Germany.
They are LOUD IMHO. + They are only for limited ccīs. How much I am not sure of, but a good shot would be 1800 cc.
The header is...
Forum: Engines January 26th 2003, 18:14
Replies: 8
Views: 2,971
Posted By Farmer
I am not sure there are "hex bar" systems that...

I am not sure there are "hex bar" systems that are designed for T1/4 with Porshe fanhousing on the market. I for one have never seen it.
Has anybody else ?
Forum: German Look Tuning January 23rd 2003, 19:50
Replies: 20
Views: 4,936
Posted By Farmer
DORIGGT Iīm a jerk. I cant figure out how to add...

DORIGGT Iīm a jerk. I cant figure out how to add pics in here. Send me you email adress and I will mail 2 pics to you. Maybe you can put them on here.
Torben
Forum: German Look Tuning January 23rd 2003, 19:45
Replies: 20
Views: 4,936
Posted By Farmer
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Forum: German Look Tuning January 22nd 2003, 05:45
Replies: 20
Views: 4,936
Posted By Farmer
The car was featured extensively in german mags...

The car was featured extensively in german mags some years back, but I cant find them right now. But as far as I know, the cars suspension is stock with > stock type brakes. But the fenders are...
Forum: Engines January 22nd 2003, 05:24
Replies: 38
Views: 9,705
Posted By Farmer
I know this is most likely not possible for you...

I know this is most likely not possible for you guys in the US. but in Sweden there was a couple of guys working with the stock 2,1 WBX, still watercooled.
They intalled another Solid cam, did some...
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