FAT performance T4 shroud - Page 9

Massive Type IV · #**121** February 23rd 2003, 20:57

Yeah, it would be a FAT RAT!!!

Jake is absolutely swamped right now.............I'll do what I can, but count on mid sunmmer for delivery if I get the order now!

zen · #**122** February 23rd 2003, 22:23

fwiw, i got mine from CB since i was already ordering parts from them.

Sandeep · #**123** February 24th 2003, 13:52

Zen,

Correct, no threading on the bail holes, just drill them so the studs go through.

When I get my 2xxx cc engine built, I'll go with a 911 shroud, but one from Germany. (Klaus maybe ?) and a cool airbox to match.

I just want to get my car on the road and running right now.

Sandeep

zen · #**124** February 24th 2003, 15:02

ok, jake. we will talk hopefully this weekend when vujade comes up. i am hoping to tag along with him and show him the way up there.

Massive Type IV · #**125** February 24th 2003, 15:03

See you Saturday!!!!

Sandeep · #**126** March 18th 2003, 22:51

Here's an update as to where my project sits so far.

I've installed the 911 Alt/Fan and wired it up, as well as the 050 dizzy and 8mm silicon plug wires. I will get an automatic trans dipstick (flexible) from a GM car to check oil with.

The alt/Fan is genuine Porsche

Now just have to install the BAS header and get a custom exhaust made to order.

After that I will make the moon cut in the decklid and hopefully I can be on the road in 2 weeks MAX !

Sandeep

vujade · #**127** March 18th 2003, 22:54

looking awesome Sandeep.
I bet you cant wait to get it on the road

zen · #**128** March 19th 2003, 00:36

lookin good my man. looks like my shroud will be going up for sale after all of that.

i just got my BAS ceramic coated. the whole exhaust for that matter. i will get some pics and post them. pro-powdercoating (www.propowdercoating.com) did it. that is the same guy that did my fan. he did a great job. i recommend him to anyone.

Ephry73 · #**129** March 19th 2003, 11:24

Love that exhaust! that the BAS one? how much was the total package to the US?> What are the specs of the exhaust? any fitment problems? have you ran it yet? Just curious

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Sandeep · #**130** March 19th 2003, 14:22

Thanks for the comments guys !

The exhaust is a BAS 21152 in steel (going to get it ceramic coated gold !). Not sure of the specs but its good to 200hp.

Let me know the measurements you need and I'll post them. I got the header from Oliver @ PTP. Took less than 2 weeks to get here from Germany using economy freight, cost 350,00 Euros, including the shipping, the copper gaskets, and the nuts and washers. Add customs on that and you have yourself a kickass header.

I haven't fit the header yet. I'll do it this weekend and post post as well.

Sandeep

Sandeep · #**131** March 31st 2003, 13:54

I've fit the BAS header to the engine. When it came out of the box, I think it got tweaked just a bit. I spent about 2 hrs trying to fit it but it wouldn't go.

I stepped on one end and grabbed the other and gave it a good yank to spread apart the mounting flanges. This helped and I fit it in about 20 minutes.

A tip, I used spray adhesive (3M carpet type) on one side of the copper gasket and stuck it to the underside of the head at the exhaust port. When the engine starts up, it should burn this away.

One other tip ... I got new nuts and these thick washers from Oliver as well as the new copper gaskets. I had to shave about 1/8" from a side of each washer because there was not enough cleasance between the exhaust stud and the header pipe. No big deal.

The fuel pump is installed and works great, very quiet. I got the fanbelt installed at tightened down, got the 96 plate mesa cooler installed with thermo fan switch and oil thermostat.

The BAS header fit without having to relocate the stock oil filter ! BONUS ! There is about 3/4" clearance between the header pipe and the filter. This should not be a problem and I'm going to get the header ceramic coated winter 2003 and run a smaller diameter rabbit filter.

All I have left to do is to get a custom muffler fabbed up, cut the decklid with a moon cut, and get an automatic tranny dipstick and I'm good to go !

Sandeep

Ephry73 · #**132** March 31st 2003, 15:12

Sounds pretty decent! so 350 EU including shipping? that is a sweet deal!

Any pics of the fit?

Thanks for your postings.

E

Sandeep · #**133** April 6th 2003, 02:34

Here's a pic of the engine, complete and running except for the muffler and dipstick. Will get to that this week...

A pic of the BAS 21152 42mm header, good till 200hp

Another shot ...

Sandeep

Sandeep · #**134** April 6th 2003, 02:39

Here's the decklid moon cut .. I used a dremel with a cutoff disc. It cut very well, neat and quick. I thought I'd have to get the decklid repainted but the disc didn't even discolor the paint. BONUS !

I haven't moved the licence plate up yet and have cut no holes behind it. I'll see hot the engine runs, and if I need more cooling air, I'll cut a hole behind the plate.

Notice you can only see the cut if you look from UNDER the licence plate light thingy ! The licence plate thingy was moved up about 1 1/2 " from the stock location.

Sandeep · #**135** April 6th 2003, 02:48

A better view of the cut. Its only about 1 1/2" tall. Measure 3 times ! Cut Once !

So there you go. You CAN fit a FAT 911 shroud in a beetle with a 68' and later decklid !

If you don't know what to look for when you're looking at the rear of my bug, you'd NEVER know what kind on engine lurked under the decklid.

I hope you all enjoyed this little journey and consider this thread the tech article !

Hope to have my beast on the road in about a week and then I'll post what kind of oil temps / CHT I'm getting.

Rock On.

Sandeep

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