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Hi,
I've just found this more complete post of yours (compared to the french german look forums) and I must say, I'm sooo impressed by the work done and the way the car looks... The only thing I don't adore on your car is the steering wheel... Otherwise, its just soo balanced and somehow discreet (by looks) for the power output... Knowing my daily beetle is a convertible, I'm somehow limited in crazyness but I also own a 74 that could very well take a turn for the worst (best?) and become a race bug in the spirit of yours... Thanks for the temptation, I was going to rebuild it to factory specs and sell it... Now I'm not sure... Good luck for the 450 HP target you must have somewhere in your mind... Seb |
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The steering wheel is somewhat of a poke to pre-'73 911 owners as its the exact model of a pre-73 911 wheel, but with a Wolfsburg logo in it I had a GSR/late convertible steering wheel before and even that felt slightly better in your hands. So, I might just replace it some day, but not yet as this wheel kinda has grown on me Glad if I just made you doubt selling your sedan bug. You know its a fun ride and can just go as cray as you want Quote:
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#588
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Started building the twin scroll header out of the exiting one:
Unfortunately 1 and 3 (and 2 and 4) are positioned not beside each other but diagonal (sp?) across... so the primaries have to be adapted some more. Plenty to do before the new turbo is completely connected. |
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Hi,
Is this an illusion from the picture or will this header never fit under the bodywork? Seb |
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My 'remodelling' might give a little more room too. Thats very welcome as it is very tight now (G50 gearbox made the engine go back ~3-4 (?) cm) indeed. Older pic: |
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I bet that was quite daunting chopping of the collector - the point of no return!
Could you do me a favour please - measure the ID of the single pipe coming from the collector. I need to order a cone to match my new silencers with that pipe and mine is currently wrapped in exhaust wrap as well as being covered with masking sheets as I am painting the engine lid hinge panel on my bus Cheers Paul |
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I have hesitated many times doing this and contemplating wheather it was possible to rearrange the entire primaries backwards coming together under the flywheel/tranny, but I think there is just too little room if you want to keep the underside of the car level with the T4 sump... Pipe outer diameter is 42mm, wall is 1,5mm, inner is therefore 39mm and confirmed by measuring, although at the collector itself I measured 40mm ID. |
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I'd like to cut and move slightly backwards the pipe that runs near the pulley as it is very close, but I think it will be quite difficult to do nicely without remaking that section. Thanks for the measurement, though I wanted the one at the other end of the collector. I think it is 54mm OD but I am not certain. Cheers Paul |
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Made some nice progress this weekend:
Trial fitting the too big of a turbo. Looks like it might even sort-of fit Be aware that I have a bit more room there as my engine is moved a few cm further backards. The 4" (!..) air inlet will however collide with the Cup strebe so will need to make s/th for that, for which I already have an idea |
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Looks good Wally! I see space is now even more limited...
If you donīt need your BAS header,Iīll buy it from you Or did you cut it up to make this one? |
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Yes, I hoped the pictured showed that..
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you will be punished by the aircooled gods for cutting up a BAS header like that! I hate you just a little right now :P
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Donīt worry,Wally knows what heīs doing...I think... Wally, are you going to have a collector before the turbo or will the pipes remain seperate up to the flange?
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I dunno, but surely hope so
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So, the pipes will remain seperate. I just have to hammer them both into a rectangle at the end |
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