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Forum: Electrical January 12th 2004, 16:47
Replies: 15
Views: 6,575
Posted By kdanie
Hey, Eurolook71... good to see you back on the...

Hey, Eurolook71... good to see you back on the boards. I was in N. Idaho last August but never went east to P.R., too busy.

Let's talk seats... I have checked out the seats at PepBoys too. I will...
Forum: German Look Tuning January 8th 2004, 13:53
Replies: 21
Views: 7,982
Posted By kdanie
What got me started???

I rarely visit the off topic forum, so I am a little late....

I'm not a hard core VW/GL fan and don't live my life around it but....
I liked VWs back in the day (early '70s) and read HVW mag when...
Forum: Transmissions December 29th 2003, 15:23
Replies: 18
Views: 11,654
Posted By kdanie
Yes, Dog ring gearboxes are very common in...

Yes,

Dog ring gearboxes are very common in motorsports, Hewland makes the most common and I heard that he used the type 1 box as inspiration for his first trans. Dog ring gearboxes are not...
Forum: Engines December 12th 2003, 12:01
Replies: 3
Views: 7,644
Posted By kdanie
They would probably work ok but 16 lb is a lot...

They would probably work ok but 16 lb is a lot for a perfomance muffler, I know there are good mufflers out there that weigh less than that.

ken
Forum: German Look Tuning December 10th 2003, 02:06
Replies: 55
Views: 22,107
Posted By kdanie
Small battery like an Optima or DynaBat. Big $$...

Small battery like an Optima or DynaBat. Big $$ composite racing seats. Carbon fiber body parts instead of fiberglass. There are even ultra light gages from AutoMeter. If you are considering a...
Forum: Suspension December 10th 2003, 01:56
Replies: 19
Views: 11,380
Posted By kdanie
Steel or Aluminum? The plate needs to be fairly...

Steel or Aluminum? The plate needs to be fairly thick to support the top of the strut tower and prevent tearing of the sheet metal. 1/8" Aluminum would probably flex causing damage. In steel 1/8"...
Forum: Electrical December 8th 2003, 15:07
Replies: 2
Views: 4,694
Posted By kdanie
Rebuild parts for pop outs are easy to get. They...

Rebuild parts for pop outs are easy to get. They don't use rubber gaskets like non pop outs. The window opening is trimmed with "windlace". It's easy to install, I did mine a couple of months ago....
Forum: Suspension December 8th 2003, 14:52
Replies: 19
Views: 11,380
Posted By kdanie
Production braces are adjustable so they will fit...

Production braces are adjustable so they will fit different chassis, all chassis vary slightly due to wear/tear and production tolerances. A solid bar is stronger/cheaper/just as functional. Do not...
Forum: Suspension November 24th 2003, 18:23
Replies: 3
Views: 5,530
Posted By kdanie
The bigest advantage of coil overs is the ability...

The bigest advantage of coil overs is the ability to adjust ride height and change springs easily to suit conditions. Much easier than lowering/raising with the torsion bars or swaping out torsion...
Forum: Suspension November 24th 2003, 18:21
Replies: 2
Views: 5,695
Posted By kdanie
The early 944 steel trailing arms are stronger...

The early 944 steel trailing arms are stronger than the VW arms, stronger=less flex=more precise handling. For most use, the VW arms are more than strong enough. Track time is a different story.
ken
Forum: Engines November 9th 2003, 20:40
Replies: 27
Views: 14,670
Posted By kdanie
I doubt John sent "mismatched" carbs but if you...

I doubt John sent "mismatched" carbs but if you are concerned, remove them and check all the jets and venturi to satisfy your concern. While they are apart, be sure everything is clean and open....
Forum: Engines November 9th 2003, 20:33
Replies: 1
Views: 7,155
Posted By kdanie
I suppose you could but I would not run anything...

I suppose you could but I would not run anything smaller than 1/2" (-8) fittings for an oil system. Restrictions are BAD, 3/8" may be enough but finding out it's not could be expensive.
ken
Forum: Transmissions October 31st 2003, 00:39
Replies: 17
Views: 16,284
Posted By kdanie
I installed a 902 five speed from a 912. The...

I installed a 902 five speed from a 912. The trans installation is not very difficult at all. I spent more time modifing and installing the 911 shifter (not nessisary but cool) than the trans...
Forum: Engines October 31st 2003, 00:24
Replies: 3
Views: 7,899
Posted By kdanie
Try Fat Performance, some toyota engines are...

Try Fat Performance, some toyota engines are used in off road racing buggies so they might be able to hook you up.
ken
Forum: German Look Tuning October 27th 2003, 01:12
Replies: 2
Views: 3,638
Posted By kdanie
That's a HUGE job! You will need more than spot...

That's a HUGE job! You will need more than spot welds to fasten the parts together, it should be fully welded.

Personally, I don't think that '62 is in good enough condition to mess with (at...
Forum: Engines October 21st 2003, 10:47
Replies: 4
Views: 8,821
Posted By kdanie
Pick the body style you prefer. The engines are...

Pick the body style you prefer. The engines are just about identical.

It is easy to get more displacement, you will need to have the heads cut for the larger dia. of the 1.8 or 2.0L cylinders...
Forum: Engines October 20th 2003, 00:08
Replies: 42
Views: 23,964
Posted By kdanie
I think you could use your BAS header. You may...

I think you could use your BAS header. You may experience a little turbo lag because of the distance the gases must travel but if you ceramcic coat it inside and out, that will help some. The key is...
Forum: Transmissions October 17th 2003, 12:01
Replies: 3
Views: 7,082
Posted By kdanie
If the transmission is a "side shift" it requires...

If the transmission is a "side shift" it requires a lot of work to change over and is more valuable to 914 owners that want an upgrade. If it is a "tail shift" model you need to shift the ring gear...
Forum: Transmissions October 17th 2003, 11:57
Replies: 1
Views: 7,083
Posted By kdanie
You would have to convert it to IRS. The 915 can...

You would have to convert it to IRS. The 915 can take over 300hp.
ken
Forum: Engines October 13th 2003, 23:26
Replies: 8
Views: 7,455
Posted By kdanie
I've always liked the "wide tire" traction...

I've always liked the "wide tire" traction theory. When it comes to cylinder heads I don't know for sure but I think wider would be better even though the actual pressure is more spread out.

...
Forum: Engines October 13th 2003, 23:17
Replies: 2
Views: 7,174
Posted By kdanie
European Motors sells some for a bus but they are...

European Motors sells some for a bus but they are easily shortend to fit other configurations.
ken
Forum: Suspension October 12th 2003, 23:30
Replies: 14
Views: 10,049
Posted By kdanie
I think most folks are using a stock VW switch in...

I think most folks are using a stock VW switch in a "t" fitting at the back, before the lines normally split. I'm going to mount mine near the shifter with the Bias valve and park lock (no parking...
Forum: Engines October 12th 2003, 23:26
Replies: 10
Views: 9,229
Posted By kdanie
Try over on the conversion forum on the STF. ...

Try over on the conversion forum on the STF. There are several Subaru conversions running out there.
ken
Forum: Transmissions October 9th 2003, 11:34
Replies: 1
Views: 7,450
Posted By kdanie
'66 to '69 is the only years 901s were used, all...

'66 to '69 is the only years 901s were used, all are good (including the 902 trans from the 912).

They came with various gear ratios which can be determined by the number next to the 901. It...
Forum: Suspension October 8th 2003, 12:44
Replies: 45
Views: 26,255
Posted By kdanie
Neil, If you want a "kit" you will have to go...

Neil,
If you want a "kit" you will have to go with the CB brakes. I am sure they will sell you just a rotor if you have a problem or need a service replacement in the future. The 944 conversions...
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