Ford V6 beetle
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GeorgeB
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Ford V6 beetle
I am looking for a adaptor plate to fit a frod dierra v6 motor to a IRS beetle gearbox in a buggy. Does anyone know of a company that makes them or has one that will fit exactly. Thanks
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
try http://www.giloeng.com
they can custom make you one .
why not rather go for a 1.8/2.0l golf engine
they can custom make you one .
why not rather go for a 1.8/2.0l golf engine
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GeorgeB
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buggyfan
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
no ,you will still need an adaptorplate for a golf engine
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
The Golf conversion is rhe best. You will run into all sorts of trouble trying to get a V6 to fit in a Beetle. Biggest problem will be the weight of the engine. Anything is do-able ,but I doubt if you will be happy with the results. Keep it simple; Golf engine with carb has got plenty of power and no hassles.
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
If Gilo dont have it that they will be able to make it for you
Has any1 ever tried to put a Lexus V8 into a bus ???
i have seen a old toyota running 1 of those and its like a Horse on steroids !!!!!
Has any1 ever tried to put a Lexus V8 into a bus ???
i have seen a old toyota running 1 of those and its like a Horse on steroids !!!!!
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
oldschoolgp wrote:If Gilo dont have it that they will be able to make it for you
Has any1 ever tried to put a Lexus V8 into a bus ???
i have seen a old toyota running 1 of those and its like a Horse on steroids !!!!!
Arno van Wyk from Andreno motors in Villiersdorp got a double cab syncro with a lexus v8.
I've been in it once and that thing pulls like a steam train! only faster.
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
Rotary turbo is also an option. Had mine for a couple of months now. Very fun. Not much that keeps up. 180Kw on the wheels 260nm.
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
What did the conversion cost if I may ask?Qkickslvr wrote:Rotary turbo is also an option. Had mine for a couple of months now. Very fun. Not much that keeps up. 180Kw on the wheels 260nm.
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
Did my golf conversion for under 8K. Okay, I must add, everything was D.I.Y. Even the adaptorplate and flywheel.
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Re: Ford V6 beetle
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74 Beetle 2.1 WBX Turbo'ed & chargecooled
1959 Karmann Ghia Lefty, soon to be turbo'ed and chargecooled