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Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:32 pm
by GeorgeB
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
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2012 8:41 pm
by buggyfan
try
http://www.giloeng.com
they can custom make you one .
why not rather go for a 1.8/2.0l golf engine
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 4:10 pm
by GeorgeB
Thanks, do the golf engines fit straight on?
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Fri Aug 10, 2012 5:06 pm
by buggyfan
no ,you will still need an adaptorplate for a golf engine
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 4:53 am
by RICKY-R69
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.
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 3:22 pm
by oldschoolgp
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 !!!!!
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 1:35 pm
by arnocill
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.
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:36 am
by Qkickslvr
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.
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 3:56 pm
by Riekert
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.
What did the conversion cost if I may ask?
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:11 pm
by Qkickslvr
About 50k
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 3:25 pm
by buggyfan
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 5:26 am
by RICKY-R69
Did my golf conversion for under 8K. Okay, I must add, everything was D.I.Y. Even the adaptorplate and flywheel.
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:22 am
by Qkickslvr
All depend what you want and what you willing to spend.
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:08 pm
by Riekert
Qkickslvr wrote:About 50k
Fook me... would love to do that but eish....
Re: Ford V6 beetle
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 4:03 pm
by Bratjie
My personal favourite if you wanna stay a/c, Tuuurrrbboooo Tuuurrrbboooo Tuuurrrbboooo
