Down and out in 2008 - Page 2

**volkdent** · #1 January 11th 2010, 03:24

She's gunna be pretty!

Jason

Sandeep · #2 March 15th 2010, 19:49

Some more progress on another major project on the pan ... the tilton pedals

What a pain in the A$$ to get these to fit properly. I had to "massage" the drivers side heater channel and make a base plate to bolt the pedals do as the pan material is thin.

I like the fit, now just need to run the brake / clutch slave lines.

I've got some proper couplers made up, don't mind the welded nuts ...

Sandeep

chug_A_bug · #3 March 15th 2010, 21:08

very nice work Sandeep, LOVE the TB's
and the pedal set up and those HEADS WOW!

can't wait to See it out this summer

Chris.

**petevw** · #4 March 15th 2010, 21:11

Very Nice!

Thanks for the update.....

wrenchnride247 · #5 March 15th 2010, 21:18

Very cool updates!

**NO_H2O** · #6 March 15th 2010, 22:09

The Tiltons are a PITA to mount but they sure are nice when you are done. Lots of cool goodies going into your ride.

Simon · #7 March 16th 2010, 18:22

Hi Sandeep, looks great! Especially after a 2year hiatus

Anyway, what exactly is "acid etched with phosphoric acid"?

Was the floor pan itself not sufficient to mount the pedalbox to?

Humble · #8 March 17th 2010, 04:38

I had tiltons before it was cool... just kidding, once you put your feet on a set you'll never want to go back, you'll love 'em

Dave's right about the mounting though, total pain. Did you brace the floor at all under the pedal cluster?

How much was the twin plug conversion on the heads? I've been considering a twin plug setup for a while and it's more tempting now that there are better ignition solutions.

Wally · #9 March 17th 2010, 07:27

Beautifull work! especially since you did the pedals yourself

I think you did the only viable way to install these: with the cylinders on the other side. Very well/nicely done!! This will be my example for when I am done with the stock cluster...thanks!

How much further apart (distance sideways from clutch to brake pedal) are the Tilton's compared to the original pedals?

The heads/twin plugs are very thought-out as well. Total respect for Len's work here!

Sandeep · #10 March 23rd 2010, 09:59

Thanks for all of the comments.

Quote:

Originally Posted by $aint

Anyway, what exactly is "acid etched with phosphoric acid"?

Was the floor pan itself not sufficient to mount the pedalbox to?

Phosphoric acid roughens up the smooth metal and gives the por15 something to "bite" to. If I remember correctly, the pans I'm using are about 22 gauge thick, so not thick enough to support the loads of my foot pressing hard on the brake

They are supposed to be mounted on a structural part of the chassis according to the manual, so I sandwiched the floor pan between 2 sheets of 1/8" thich steel plate to spread the load.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humble

How much was the twin plug conversion on the heads? I've been considering a twin plug setup for a while and it's more tempting now that there are better ignition solutions.

I won't quote the amount of the conversion because of the special requirements I had, but you can contact Jake / Len for a ballpark figure.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wally

I think you did the only viable way to install these: with the cylinders on the other side. Very well/nicely done!! This will be my example for when I am done with the stock cluster...thanks!

How much further apart (distance sideways from clutch to brake pedal) are the Tilton's compared to the original pedals?

You can thank Dave / Herbie53X for the excellent solution to mounting the Tiltons ... I can't take credit for that. I don't have the pedal measurements handy, but the installation manual with dimensions is on the Tilton website.

Effvee, contact Jake at www.aircooledtechnology.com for the twin plug heads.

Sandeep

70Turbobug · #11 April 5th 2010, 06:14

Wow Sandeep!! Man ,I thought you just wanted an engine upgrade! A total resto?! Well done,excellent work!! I´ve been looking at the Tilton pedals for a while.The pics you made answer a lot a lot questions - thanks! That is going to be a monster!! Did you order the oil pump also? If I can help you with that let me know.

Sandeep · #12 April 20th 2010, 21:15

Small update .... Installed the fuel system.

The swirl pot is a billet transmission overflow tank, with new holes drilled into it. 3/8" drain into 3/8" hose / tube to a cheap inline filter, and then into a MSD 500hp capable EFI pump. The pump then pushes fuel through 3/8" tube in the tunnel to the distribution buss.

From the regulator return, its 5/16" tube through the tunnel back to the swirl pot. There is a 1/4" feed from the fuel tank into the pot, and also a 1/4" overflow / breather from the pot up to the filler hose to the tank. I still need some 5/16" FI clamps for the 5/16" hose to finish this off.

This is basically the same setup I used with the 2.0T, just better looking

Difficult to find any more time to dedicate to the restoration right now ....

Sandeep

**petevw** · #13 April 20th 2010, 21:26

Cool looks good,

Replace those FI clamps with 2-ear clamps. I've had those FI clamps come loose on me and piss fuel everywhere with 5psi.

Pete

Wally · #14 April 21st 2010, 02:21

It does look good and I found out that I probably (no, surely) need some sort of swirl pot for fuel delivery as well.

I do hope your lines and pump are big enough for your needs.

70Turbobug · #15 April 21st 2010, 04:19

Looking good Sandeep! I agree with Wally on the fuel lines.They do look a bit small..

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