2.0 8v golf engine in 1600 beetle

[dhjmarais]

Actually I want to build a toy so I will do a lot of robot to robot dices. Do you think a 1600 box will last?

[dhjmarais]

Actualy I want to build a toy so I will do a lot of robot to robot dices? Will a standard 1600 box last?

[dhjmarais]

i actually want a day to day car but once in a while want to dice robot to robot. Will a stock 1600 do the job. I won't abuse the box like hard shifting. What kinda problems did you experienced ricky

[RICKY-R69]

My son is using my car at the moment. So it gets hammered some times. A lot actually. The 1300 box is actually better for robot to robot dices. Up until now the gearbox holds up perfectly. I just got one rule. No wheelspinning. That is the thing that breaks gearboxes. As for difficulties experienced- mostly growing pains.

[dhjmarais]

If you do 120km/h, what is your revs? Also what rediator are you using ang what starter

[RICKY-R69]

Got a 1600 golf radiator up front with a 12" fan. Keeps temp at 90 degrees. Revs at 120, just above 3000 rpm. As I am using modified beetle flywheel I am using the standard beetle starter. Think it is the same with a Gilo adaptorplate.

[dhjmarais]

What type and size pipes did you use from radiator to engine.

[RICKY-R69]

25 mm galvinised pipes welded to the pan. No overheating issues.

[dhjmarais]

Do you use a standard or upgrade/performance clutch

[RICKY-R69]

Standard Beetle clutch. Here is the link to my projects thread. http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/viewtopi ... 23&t=23592

[dhjmarais]

Is it possible to fit the vw411 or 412 box and front disc brakes into a beetle

[Tony Z]

no

[RICKY-R69]

no

Like I said; anything is possible if you have the knowledge and resources. But why go through all that trouble while disc brake kits are available. 411/412 gearboxes are IRS so I agree with Tony Z. No

[Tony Z]

[dhjmarais]

Oh ok kwl. Do you know how much a disc brake setup will work out