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Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:48 pm
by 4agedub
This is just my mock up fan housing, I've got one that fits the engine properly.
Yes, I did get you mail... thanks. Just did not get to email you back yet, sorry
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:54 pm
by Tony Z
Glad to hear it.
Let me know if the program works please, if you test it.
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 8:57 am
by Dawie
Nice progress.
That centre mount fan housing is known as the "engine cooker", (referring to overheated left side cylinderhead). I once inherited the remains of a cooked engine that had one of those ineffective shrouds. Although probably not likely to cause serious issues during quarter mile drag racing, or short trips with a lightweight vehicle. A CHT gauge will be good insurance. With at least 2 sensors, (one sensor on each head). And a switch between the left and right side sensors.
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 5:31 pm
by 4agedub
This is a full methanol setup, so the CHT's run a lot cooler than with normal fuel. In n/a setup you can actually run the engine without a fan housing due
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:31 am
by flatfourfan
damn I really dig your car, only realised that you're the same Louis that races the car in the historic series a while back. In car shots from your car are always good to watch, especially when you're beating someone on the brakes.
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:41 am
by 4agedub
Thanks, I still race in the historics. We have built another bug as well for my dad to race in the series.
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Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 7:46 am
by flatfourfan
ps, a while back was when I first found out that you raced.....not you've been riding a while back.......damn interwebs.
My buddies dad used to race his MG, hence me getting interested in the scene.
Your car seems pretty damn sorted all over.
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:14 am
by 4agedub
Not much has happened this past couple of weeks, both the red beetles will be racing this wekend at Zwartkops... so prepping took up most of my time.
I have made progress on the cooling side of the t4 turbo.... thanks to IMPI
I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:13 pm
by 4agedub
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I picked up a body shell this weekend from Werner (Jakaranda beetle club) It's in a sorry state, but perfect for my project. The door posts are in good shape, so structural it's real good
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 8:43 pm
by vader
4agedub wrote:Thanks, I still race in the historics. We have built another bug as well for my dad to race in the series.
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I hope that is not a fubar front suspention on the 1st bug!! Or is it just serious camber settings?
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 11:32 am
by 4agedub
It's got about 3.5' camber on the front
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2012 7:45 pm
by 4agedub
Some progress on the body shell.
Firewall removal
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Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:25 pm
by 4agedub
Trial fitted the body onto the pan today.
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Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:04 pm
by Tony Z
fuchs sakes.... you are making good progress quickly.
Nice rims....
Re: Beetle type 4 turbo project - aka Kalashnikov
Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:30 am
by flatfourfan
man that looks sweet