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Forum: Engines March 10th 2012, 07:33
Replies: 40
Views: 12,397
Posted By redhot
Anyone tried a solution as the above? Similar...

Anyone tried a solution as the above? Similar exhausts available?

This is not top performance, but a basicly stock 2.0 Type 4 in a Beetle, which should look "original"
Forum: Brakes July 17th 2011, 07:10
Replies: 19
Views: 8,958
Posted By redhot
I guess you have to start off with prioritizing a...

I guess you have to start off with prioritizing a bit;

1) Stopping power
2) Cooling ability of the brakes
3) Weight of the system
4) Ease of installation and those other things

A...
Forum: Engines July 5th 2011, 15:48
Replies: 40
Views: 12,397
Posted By redhot
Hmmm; CSP Supercompetition with a new...

Hmmm;

CSP Supercompetition with a new header/stubs connection. Would be nice estethics if not anything else. If there was room...
...
Forum: Engines March 30th 2011, 14:17
Replies: 40
Views: 12,397
Posted By redhot
I guess I`m back to the can-style exhaust - but...

I guess I`m back to the can-style exhaust - but the ones available for type4 in beetle seems rather bulky and large. The Memminger did look nice, but is not available though. So if anyone at CSP is...
Forum: Engines March 21st 2011, 17:27
Replies: 40
Views: 12,397
Posted By redhot
So; if I understand right one should have 4-2-1...

So; if I understand right one should have 4-2-1 system that merge the 1,4 and 2,3 cylinders before merging the two of them again. Which does not easily apply to Beetles.

So; since most systems...
Forum: Engines February 13th 2011, 08:15
Replies: 40
Views: 12,397
Posted By redhot
So; how does the original Porsche systems work?...

So; how does the original Porsche systems work? It does not look like they are using the 4 into 1 systems most VW performance exhaust use, or do they have a collector inside the muffler? (both 914...
Forum: Interior December 18th 2010, 07:41
Replies: 10
Views: 10,247
Posted By redhot
If anyone started offering complete kits for...

If anyone started offering complete kits for these things... .I whish!

What can one do on a standard to have a speedo-input?
Forum: Suspension December 14th 2010, 14:40
Replies: 58
Views: 28,308
Posted By redhot
The reason for asking is some debate as to how...

The reason for asking is some debate as to how good the generic no-name Puma beams are. The original beam has a depression in the beam itself, gripping into the centre-piece. The Pumas does not, as...
Forum: Suspension December 13th 2010, 14:40
Replies: 58
Views: 28,308
Posted By redhot
A question on the side; side-loads on a...

A question on the side;

side-loads on a standard beetle should transfer through the center torsion bar lock piece to the front beam itself. Has anyone seen any failures on these parts? When one...
Forum: Engines September 4th 2010, 08:31
Replies: 40
Views: 12,397
Posted By redhot
The Vintage speed is similar to that of Klaus...

The Vintage speed is similar to that of Klaus tuning, CSP and many others. Looking at some pictures it seems that they hang pretty low, reducing the clearance to the ground.
But a merged system...
Forum: Brakes September 2nd 2010, 13:04
Replies: 9
Views: 3,966
Posted By redhot
I`m wondering if the Talbots would fit the...

I`m wondering if the Talbots would fit the Kerscher disc. Probaly not, but woudl be nice to verify it.

My current setup is Talbot front calipers, cross driller discs, type3 rears with 19,05 pumps
Forum: Brakes August 29th 2010, 14:32
Replies: 9
Views: 3,966
Posted By redhot
Ventilated front discs

Hi,

Does there exist a ventilated disc for stock beetle calipers? I came across something on the net a while ago, but can`t find it again.

Could be that they were cross-drilled, and this was...
Forum: Project Builds July 13th 2010, 07:18
Replies: 5
Views: 3,029
Posted By redhot
Can you post a link to DKS? Did not find anything...

Can you post a link to DKS? Did not find anything in a fast search...

Very nice car!
Forum: Engines May 4th 2010, 13:15
Replies: 6
Views: 3,010
Posted By redhot
Any other experiences? The goal is to make...

Any other experiences?

The goal is to make the conversion fast and swift -

As far as I can see I need

1) CSP`s cylinder tin set (fiberglass) which also includes the generator stand
2)...
Forum: Engines March 30th 2010, 15:13
Replies: 6
Views: 3,010
Posted By redhot
I have the Cali-manual - so this is more a...

I have the Cali-manual - so this is more a question of how good and fast - want to run the engine this year, and have a tight schedule - one can perform the conversion.

One thing that bothers me...
Forum: Engines March 29th 2010, 18:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,010
Posted By redhot
These are the ones - fiberglass cylinder shrouds...

These are the ones - fiberglass cylinder shrouds for stock fanhouse. And they have a generator stand also.
Forum: Engines March 29th 2010, 14:32
Replies: 6
Views: 3,010
Posted By redhot
Converting 914 2.0 engine

Hi,

Just a few questions - I`m doing the upright conversion after some thought - simple and effective.

I`m thinking of buying the CSP kit - has anyone used this? Is the fit and quality good?...
Forum: Engines March 19th 2010, 08:41
Replies: 40
Views: 12,397
Posted By redhot
This picture is of a Memminger Feine Cabrios car ...

This picture is of a Memminger Feine Cabrios car - anyone recognize the muffler, or could it be a one-off?

/Limo_wei9.jpghttp://www.feinecabrio.de/cms/upload/bilder/Eigene/August09/Limo_wei9.jpg
Forum: Wanted March 19th 2010, 08:38
Replies: 5
Views: 3,468
Posted By redhot
Found :)

Found :)
Forum: Engines March 17th 2010, 15:59
Replies: 2
Views: 2,851
Posted By redhot
So - horizontal cooling. Riechert (only...

So - horizontal cooling.

Riechert (only used available?)
LA. Performance

What is there to this cooling system in reagards to pros/cons?

Pro - no need to machine case is the first I`ve...
Forum: Engines March 11th 2010, 18:03
Replies: 17
Views: 6,708
Posted By redhot
Now - are they still sold new for type 4? Do...

Now - are they still sold new for type 4?

Do one have to do any machining to the case, or is it "bolt-on"?

And last - do one retain the stock oil cooler or is this to be moved?
Forum: Wheels March 4th 2010, 15:24
Replies: 4
Views: 3,629
Posted By redhot
Did not find any similar in a quick search - ...

Did not find any similar in a quick search -

but did find some more pics of the wheel on the same car

http://www.keversite.nl/fotoalbum/fotos/37838.jpg

Same car - perhaps anyone know of the...
Forum: Wheels March 3rd 2010, 15:47
Replies: 4
Views: 3,629
Posted By redhot
Sorry for all the pics - but here are some I...

Sorry for all the pics - but here are some I instantly fell for: anyone recognise them and their size?

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/493428.jpg
Forum: Wheels March 3rd 2010, 13:54
Replies: 4
Views: 3,629
Posted By redhot
So - I found some that looks nice - along what...

So - I found some that looks nice - along what I`m thinking at least.

I also found an excellent article at Lanner`s page : http://www.vdubengineering.com/technical/wheel.htm

It is a bit...
Forum: Wheels March 1st 2010, 16:20
Replies: 4
Views: 3,629
Posted By redhot
"German" wheels for 67 1300

Hi,

Just bought a 1967 1300 Beetle with 5/205 pattern.

Want some modern wheels on it - but still keeping suspension travel and turning radius. Will not lower the car that much though.

Saw...
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