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Old December 11th 2006, 09:35
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Someone just updated thier profile

One of our members just updated thier profile with some new power plant information, both here on germanlook.com and the VKG website. Looks like the fat man in the red suit dropped off a MassIVe package for under the decklid.:agree:
Hope you enjoy the new engine and the cars new attitude. I'm sure it will bring out the Mr. Hyde in it.
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Old December 11th 2006, 09:55
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very, very cool. i can almost see his smile from here. congrats nigel.
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Old December 11th 2006, 10:08
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congrats Nigel... thats awesome man!
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Old December 11th 2006, 11:50
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Nigel, Congrats! Now you REALLY need to install the "cup brace" from Lanner... before you break something.
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Old December 11th 2006, 14:08
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Thanks guys,

Let me tell you it is a whole different car!!!!!

I have to get used to getting closer to the cars in front rather than the cars behind getting closer to me!!! Another aspect that I really like is the driveability of the engine. It can be driven easily at low revs and is OK at 35 in 4th...but when you open it up it is a whole different story. It is very torquey and has plenty of power. I am looking forward to getting the cup brace in.....I will post pictures of the engine soon.
Now if I could just get this stupid grin off my face!!!
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Old December 12th 2006, 18:20
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Nigel...glad to see you stepped up to massIVe power too!

Now if someone could get Jake's *** in gear and get MY engine finished, maybe I could drive with massIVe power too!
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Old December 13th 2006, 10:02
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Dear Jake, Please get off your a$$ and finish your wife's engine so she can drive with MassIVe power too.
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Old December 13th 2006, 10:04
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Beth,
Thanks. I do have a complete and running Type 1 in the basement.....maybe we could have a tech day and install that for you
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Ouch Nigel! That should get something going (good or bad )
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Old December 13th 2006, 11:11
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Here are a couple of pictures...
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File Type: jpg Type IV Engine Very Small.JPG (82.7 KB, 30 views)
File Type: jpg VW Type IV Rear Very Small.JPG (83.5 KB, 28 views)
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Old December 13th 2006, 13:41
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Looks like it was meant to be in that engine bay. Nice install Nigel!:agree:
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That's good stuff Nigel. Glad to see it happen.

I like how it looks kinda stock until you look closer and see the shroud. Then you know, and thus you say "Hey dude, what'cha got in there? One of them big block Volkswagen engines?"
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Good looking install. You are to be commended.:agree:
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Old December 13th 2006, 21:58
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Hey, I think there's room for a plywood firewall in there Nigel
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Thanks for the kind words. I am going to pass on the plywood though Wrench!!!!!

I need to fix the backfiring through the carbs which it does sometimes usually after sitting idling in traffic for a while and then taking off and when it is cold. It seems to idle OK with an occasional skip or miss. It does not always do it but it is loud backfiring sometimes when I am accelerating!!!!
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