Forum: Engines
May 1st 2003, 12:13
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Replies: 1
Views: 7,057
type 4 ?
Is a 2.0L motor out of a '77 bus considered a type 4 ? If so anyone know stock hp figures and what are your opinions on this motor for the base of a Hi-Po motor ?
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Forum: Suspension
April 30th 2003, 13:17
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,348
MaXX question
I recently rebuilt the front suspension on my 72 complete with MaXX's ,disc's,bushings,ball joints,tie rods etc... I put the stock wheels back on for now and when I set it on the ground the pass side...
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Forum: Engines
November 29th 2002, 13:14
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,755
type iv question
I found a 75 2.0L for $550 , its a long block BUT it says that the engine will NOt make a complete rotation.Is this a fair price for that motor ?Is it expensive to rebuild a type iv ? And how much...
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Forum: Suspension
November 28th 2002, 20:21
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Replies: 3
Views: 6,333
72 S.B. control arms
I took off my control arms to put new bushingsin and like an idiot i forgot to mark which was left and which was right , does it matter which is which and if so how can i tell the difference ??...
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Forum: Brakes
November 26th 2002, 18:17
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,386
topline front disks + cb rears !?
I am looking into getting 4wdb for my 72 and was wondering what experience people had with topline's conversion and cb's rears ? Good combo or am i going down the wrong path ?any info is appreciated...
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Forum: Electrical
November 26th 2002, 17:58
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,060
"trunk mounted battery
I plan on moving the battery to under the hood to help with better weight distribution and was wondering what the best or most common way of routing the cables is ? on the inside of the car or...
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Forum: Engines
November 25th 2002, 01:40
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,070
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Forum: German Look Tuning
November 24th 2002, 12:32
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Replies: 19
Views: 12,063
M.I.G/flux-corewelders are the only (feesable)...
M.I.G/flux-corewelders are the only (feesable) way to go ! A relatively inexpensive one is small , yet powerful enough to to tackle most body project and even a lot of fabrication too.Flux-core is...
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Forum: Engines
November 22nd 2002, 21:46
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,070
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Forum: Engines
November 21st 2002, 19:27
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,268
Remmele exhaust questions
Just wanted some feedback from people who have the exhaust on a type 1 motor ,roughly 2.0L's ,100-120 hp give or take. Does it flow well or is it too restrictive for a larger motor ? Any other...
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Forum: Transmissions
November 20th 2002, 17:04
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Replies: 18
Views: 13,271
Berg 5 speed
Anyone have experience with this conversion ? What does it cost, initially, and what did it cost to have the conversion installed ? Worth it ? or better off swapping a Porsche unit instead ?!
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Forum: Suspension
November 20th 2002, 17:00
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Replies: 0
Views: 5,083
Oh, almost 4got.......
Would anyone who has a set of these on their Super be willing to share with us what tire size they have fitted under stock fenders and wheather or not spacers are needed ?!
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Forum: Suspension
November 20th 2002, 16:57
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Replies: 4
Views: 6,153
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Forum: German Look Tuning
November 20th 2002, 01:42
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,556
super beetle racing videos ?
Does anyone know where or if there are any videos for the kafer cup races or super vw cup ? And where can i get them ?
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Forum: German Look Tuning
November 20th 2002, 01:39
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,543
super beetle racing videos
Does anyone know if there are any videos for the kafer cup or super vw cup races ? like a season by season review ?!
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Forum: Engines
November 19th 2002, 18:04
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,122
type 4 engines
what years and models of Porsche's (just 914?) and vw's are considered type 4's ? I read somewhere that 72 + buses are type 4's ,True ?! And finally will they bolt up to a type 1 trans ?
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Forum: Engines
November 18th 2002, 19:22
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Replies: 1
Views: 8,287
where to get a type 4 engine
Can anyone recomend a company , shop , yard to get a type 4 engine in running condition for a reasonable price near the Bay Area (s.f.) ? If not that specific maybe a site online or a link ?
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Forum: Engines
November 15th 2002, 19:17
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Replies: 17
Views: 14,070
aftermarket oil cooler mounting
I am curious where oil coolers (w/elec. fans) can be mounted safely on a super's chassis while still being beneficial to the cooling process ?! I've noticed a lot have been mounted on the under side...
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Forum: Transmissions
November 14th 2002, 22:49
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Replies: 1
Views: 21,777
ratio's for "all around" 4 speed
When I get around to buying a trans for my 72 I want to have fairly close ratio's for acceleration but also want to be able to cruise on the freeway w/o tachin' like 6 grand !!! Any suggestions on...
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Forum: Suspension
November 14th 2002, 00:20
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,300
rear suspension mods
I was curious as to what mods some of you are running on the rear of your super ? types of shocks , adj. spring plates ......? any other mods that would be beneficial ?
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Forum: Engines
November 13th 2002, 16:32
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Replies: 3
Views: 8,642
full-flow oil system
I was just curious as to the pros and cons of the "bolt on" style full-flow system (the pump cover w/ the inlet and outlet) vs having the cases machined ? Is either better than the other or are they...
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Forum: Suspension
November 12th 2002, 21:33
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,978
type 3 torsion bars
As I've been reading more about Super beetles I've noticed a lot have type 3 torsion bars in the rear , I was just curious what benefit these have over stock type 1's and how difficult is the...
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Forum: Suspension
November 11th 2002, 22:14
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,093
suspension set-ups
I recently bought a '72 super and am interested in converting it to a German Looker. I am new to supers and would like some help/tips on suspension set-up for improved handling ! any help is...
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