'69 / '76 Germanlook Project

[dub_crazee]

Well, i did't get to use my bug much this year as i sepnt a month in California and the rest of the time i was either working or wedding planning.....but i did get to use my bug for the big day






Although i now have our other dub to restore (71 bay) i have managed to get my hands on a VW speedshop efi kit!!



Just need to order up some fuel fittings and a wide band lambda kit and i can get it fitted! I am also considering a M45 supercharger rather than turbo! I love a winter project

[Mr_Zed_ZX20]

Originally Posted by dub_crazee

I am also considering a M45 supercharger rather than turbo! I love a winter project

Just I thought I'd throw my 2 cents in regarding the M45 supercharger idea, simply put, its probably not the best route. I have one for my 97 civic and its design is limited to roughly 5psi before it starts to heat the charge air excessively. They can be overspun, but this will eventually shorten the life of the blower assembly. When the rotors get hot they will start to eat into the wall of the case thus establishing new clearances. This sounds all fine and dandy except that now the blower will struggle to make boost under normal conditions. You can help keep the heat under control with the use of methanol injection, but boost numbers are still limited to the size of the rotor assembly. The best part is the immediate torque off idle, but the engine won't pull like modest turbo setup. Now the bad issues regarding the tuning, (I can only speak for the honda scene) part throttle detonation is a real problem even with an aftermarket computer and proper fuel setup. Not saying it will never work, but wanted to share some of the headaches I've seen with the M45. If possible, a centrifugal supercharger would be the way to go and something totally unique.

[Clatter]

Oh, my, I just love this car.
Had to re-read the entire thread again.
That's like the fifth time now...

Every time something else grabs my attention.

-Like the fuel lines.
Looks like you started with hard lines in the tunnel then switched to braided?
Is there a particular reason it ended up like that?
Say, a problem? or maybe mock-up?

I'm trying to figure out plumbing my car, and wonder if you had any wisdom to impart...

[dub_crazee]

Thanks for your input mrzed

Clatter - thanks . I went through three ideas for the fuel lines including stainless and copper lines but settled for hose just for ease. Not had any problems and done over 5,000 miles

Probably not a suprise but i did not get a chance to work on my beetle over Christmas - but instead put all of my time into my bay project. I will start a thread in a bit.

[dub_crazee]

Been a while since I updated this.....

Well it's been good, bad and ugly!

Bad.......I had a lot of smoke coming from the breather system. Turned out rings and barrels were shot but rob managed to save the JE pistons!

Good......I managed to install my efi kit!













The ugly......I ripped off my cooler 200 miles from home








Still tinkering getting things better and I've also started making my shopping list for turbo conversion this winter!

So.....any recommendations on turbos? I've been offered a Chinese t3/4 but not heard great things about the longevity if them