180hp 1.8t in Bug

[Panelfantastic]

Is the 1.8 throttle push or pull? Can you run morse all the way with an adapter right at the throttle body?
I had to build a swing lever to convert mine from push to pull (buses are already that way but I had to reconfig most of it) and spent some time figuring out the geometry to get wot.
Are you sure you dont want to try DBW? Somebody needs to be a test case and tell me how hard it is.:devil:


Jeff-

[volkdent]

It's pull, I think it will be fairly easy and adjustable, but of course it's easy to say now!!!

DBW huh, sounds great!!! I gave that up so long ago, nobody makes big power using DBW it seems, plus its just another detail to keep me from getting done!!! I still have the pedal and throttle body if I feel like torturing myself though...

Jason

[Panelfantastic]

Ok, you got me. What is the prob with the drive by wire setup? Is it the delay? or the size of the TB? Why no big power?



I guess I just figured with it getting so common now, they would have kits developed for even doofuses like me. DBW for dummies.


Jeff-

[volkdent]

Originally Posted by Panelfantastic

Ok, you got me. What is the prob with the drive by wire setup? Is it the delay? or the size of the TB? Why no big power?



I guess I just figured with it getting so common now, they would have kits developed for even doofuses like me. DBW for dummies.


Jeff-

They have stuff for 1.8t and 2.0t motors, but you have to keep everything stock, the speed sensors, ABS and all that stuff. It just makes it really hard to utilize it for custom applications like we have. I'm sure it will be there in the future, but the liability is probably just to high for the re-programmer to feel comfortable with. Remember the Audi 5000s?

Jason

[volkdent]

Waiting on a custom wiring harness now from 034. He has all the info and apparently it's just a couple days from being done. Looking back it seems like I've been waiting for wiring harnesses for half of this build!!!

Got the shifter cables back in and the brackets aligned better. Hard to believe I first hooked up the cables 3+ years ago!!! Anyway, making the brackets strong, they were just tacked up before to make sure it would actually work, and partially removable, to remove the engine the bracket needs to be partially removed.

I'm off for 5 days after tomorrow, so I hope to get the fuel system purged and the wiring done, that is if the harness turns up... fingers crossed!

Jason

[Panelfantastic]

Both projects I've done that were EFI and needed custom harnesses, the harness took forever. Luckily there was always something that needed to be done in the meantime.
Keep after it!


Jeff-

[volkdent]

They did a pretty nice job on the harness, all is covered with anti-chaffe sleeve, all the ends are OEM VW H20, except the O2 sensor, which I though was kind of weird that I have to cut and splice that on myself... It's all in now, have a bit more wiring, but...

I cranked it over a few times!!! So, that means my starter works, my bug ignition switch still works, and nothing is seized! I didn't expect anything to be seized, but it's always nice to be sure...

The oil has been added to the tranny, the tranny linkage is all finished and works pretty good, don't remember where reverse is...

Battery is in and hooked up, 4 ga wiring is done back to starter and alternator and to another fuse block that is related to all ancillaries.

Left to do before starting is a fuel system flush and fill up the tank, 2 more brackets for the radiator, fill cooling system, attach rad fans and add power, plug for second O2 bung, get and connect 2.5" silicon hose from IC to intake, finish pedal end throttle cable mount. Pretty short list compared to the years I've been working on this thing!!! That will get her running, then the list starts up again....

Jason