Forum: Engines
February 18th 2007, 18:51
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,921
Tony Z,
Thanks for the reply, I hear you. ...
Tony Z,
Thanks for the reply, I hear you. But in practical terms I understand I shouldn't go through all the trouble of replacing my W140 with 1,25 rocker and Engle 6602 springs with a FK 87...
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Forum: Engines
January 13th 2007, 16:07
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,921
Cam ramp design
Guys, I have been trying to obtain more information on the differences between the Engle´s W and FK series (aside from the fact that the FK are meant to be used with high ratio rockers).
I tore my...
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Forum: Engines
October 28th 2006, 18:21
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
Dubkustom, I sent you a couple of messages but...
Dubkustom, I sent you a couple of messages but they came back, in any case I put together a list of things I could remember regarding the ethanol conversion. Hope it helps. If I can help in any...
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Forum: Engines
June 25th 2006, 00:32
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
Hey Steve,
Awesome..14s reving 4500, that is...
Hey Steve,
Awesome..14s reving 4500, that is really cool. I really like your setup, it is so clean and the single dual throat carb eliminates some of the duals hassles...
I guess ethanol will...
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Forum: Engines
June 22nd 2006, 11:14
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
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Forum: Engines
May 19th 2006, 00:20
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,876
Speedy,
From your description, I understand...
Speedy,
From your description, I understand it happens under hard acceleration (if you rev to 7000 in neutral or if you do it in just first and/or second it doesn't happen).
If it happens...
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Forum: Engines
May 16th 2006, 10:40
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
Cam, I don't think you can fit the turbo under...
Cam, I don't think you can fit the turbo under the rear tin, without removing it. If the turbo sits too low, you will need a scavenging tank for the oil return line (which has no pressure) and a...
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Forum: Engines
May 15th 2006, 11:27
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
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Forum: Engines
May 12th 2006, 14:42
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
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Forum: Engines
May 12th 2006, 14:36
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
VWDMC,
Yeah it is a tricky header, one which...
VWDMC,
Yeah it is a tricky header, one which I haven't seen made as an actual kit. Here we have a lot of custom exhaust shops and the one I use has developed this system where the turbo sits...
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Forum: Engines
May 10th 2006, 23:34
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
Cam,
Nice to hear you are up to....if I can...
Cam,
Nice to hear you are up to....if I can help with anything else let me know.
Regarding the lines.
Oil cooler: I use a full flow pump cover: There are two nipples, one to the oil cooler...
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Forum: Engines
May 4th 2006, 09:37
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
dubKustom,
Hello! Yeah its pretty cool heh?...
dubKustom,
Hello! Yeah its pretty cool heh? Well, like I said before (maybe not here), I fail to understand the reliability problems you guys complain and talk so much about, specially in the T1...
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Forum: Engines
May 2nd 2006, 23:00
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
VWDMC I'm in the mood to chat!
I'll throw...
VWDMC I'm in the mood to chat!
I'll throw the idea to the friends bulding the kits, I'm not in the business (was in the 90's)...but TheSamba sounds like a good starting point. What I would like...
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Forum: Engines
April 30th 2006, 17:52
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,876
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Forum: Engines
April 29th 2006, 23:22
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
Hey VWDMC,
Do you want to do that, me and...
Hey VWDMC,
Do you want to do that, me and you? I'll send you the kits and you sell them over there. How much money you think a person would be willing to spend on a kit?
What do you think...
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Forum: Engines
April 23rd 2006, 19:02
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
We get that a lot VWDMC.
They don't burn...
We get that a lot VWDMC.
They don't burn rings (how do you do that anyways??) and they will throw the heads out, if built on an old style engine. As you know the aircooled engine was produced in...
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Forum: Engines
April 15th 2006, 13:43
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,920
Hey V.
I'm from Brazil. My GL is a sole...
Hey V.
I'm from Brazil. My GL is a sole alcohol burner (we have what is called hidrated alcohol, has a bit of water in it). From what I understand E85 has 15% of gasoline, which should make it...
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Forum: Engines
April 15th 2006, 13:12
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,478
Bugdawg,
It seems as though your turbo is...
Bugdawg,
It seems as though your turbo is too big. To spin that you would need big carbs, big heads and an 8000+ rpm capability. It would also work well for high boost applications. Further, I...
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Forum: Engines
April 14th 2006, 21:22
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,876
D-Ports X Oval ports / Help please
Newcomer, if this was discussed before, can you guys please point me out.
This is my engine - Type1
1914 running alcohol, 13:1 CR
heads are currently 40X35 minor P&P
W110 (284) with 1,25...
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Forum: Engines
January 29th 2006, 22:24
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Replies: 24
Views: 7,891
Astromic.
Maybe I can help you, dont know it...
Astromic.
Maybe I can help you, dont know it its too late. We have a lot of experience with turbos in Brazil.
Let me just tell you what I think and learned through the years.
Blow through -...
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Forum: Engines
January 29th 2006, 22:03
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,776
This is my first post, so Hi to everyone. ...
This is my first post, so Hi to everyone.
Regarding TURBOS, they the choice here in Brazil, I guess one of the reasons is because we have alcoohol at the pumps (great for turbos). My daily driver...
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Forum: Members Rides
January 3rd 2006, 21:00
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,064
Questions about 1500SBRs ride
Click here (http://www.germanlook.com/Html/MembersRides/ViewVehicle.php?RideID=238) for more information on this ride.
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