My attempt at building GL beetle

[effvee]

Originally Posted by kai4130

That gearbox is mohoooosive!!! Nice work though getting it in there. Your car is coming along well. Obviously I'm more partial to a Ty754 as its loads smaller then that G50 and probably cost half as much. Although I did spank a lot of money changing my 915 out. I'm much happier now with mine.

Keep up the good work and we need more pictures!!!

Hi, what it's a TY-75?

[kai4130]

The full conversion from 915 to Subaru gearbox cost me £3000. But that was to supply everything needed to swap them out plus all the Gucci frills such as the quaiffe diff, lightened flywheel, of course the new ring and pinion but also a starter motor and clutch slave. It cost me £550 for a supplied gearbox fitted with the subarugears kit. I had my 944 shafts shortens. Had them friction welded which was interesting to learn about. They're lasted a few burn outs and I'm confident they're strong enough for the time being. I'm aiming for 320bhp with the scooby as that's a sensible figure with a stock engine. Can't be bothered to build an engine as they cost loads of money. Used ones are £400. No brainier really haha.

Generally the notch has not done much this year. My front beam has way too much play in it for me to bother MOTing it. And type 3 beams, the parts are not as readily available as a type 1 beam. Also I lowered the front end which makes the car look awesome but it's been a pig to drive. Rear shocks are buggered also. I'm gonna inject some cash into it over winter and get it up and running for next season. I'm also having the usual wheel dilemma going on also lol. I want to get it to the stage I'm happy to drive it as my daily driver. I didn't touch it for 5 months, went at it with the key and it chugged into life instantly. Well Chuffed with my Subaru conversion.

The work your getting done it looking lovely. How do you estimate
Until It's back on the road?

[kai4130]

Graham, have you got an adaptor plate yet?

[graham]

Originally Posted by kai4130

Graham, have you got an adaptor plate yet?

Not yet Kai but I have got my name on one from a mate but he seems a bit reluctant to let it go.Why do you ask ?

[kai4130]

It's a 1999> Subaru transaxle. The one they use for the Subaru gears conversions. I don't think it's so popular with this forum

[SportyBug]

Originally Posted by kai4130

It's a 1999> Subaru transaxle. The one they use for the Subaru gears conversions. I don't think it's so popular with this forum

It makes sense size wise and it can be used with aircooled motors. I think it might catch on over time

[kai4130]

WELL! Assuming that a KEP 915 adaptor plate is compatible with a G50, then I'm your man. I so happen to have my adaptor kit left over from before I went with the Subaru box. If your interested By all means say so

[kai4130]

Did I mention I now live in Surrey.

[graham]

Ive sent you a pm kai

[graham]

Off to collect the car at the end of the week the Porsche G50 is finally in place

[graham]

Ok time for an update,

For those of you that know about the f___ing Idiot who previously installed the engine it will come as no surprise to you that nearly every part of there work needed ripping out and binning. Including the water pipes and fire wall. What more can I say, Professional W__ker....

THANKFULLY Darren Coleman over at http://www.dccustoms.co.uk now has the car now for the engine install and finishing.( Check out Darren's Facebook page to see what he is capable of )


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Darren also gives a f__k and also knows what he is doing so heres a few pics of his work and the progress.[IMG]~original[/IMG]
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Its getting there

[ricola]

That's going to be loud! Have a think about breaking the return coolant line into sections so you don't have to remove it when you drop the engine...

[graham]

Originally Posted by ricola

That's going to be loud!Have a think about breaking the return coolant line into sections so you don't have to remove it when you drop the engine...

Good idea on coolant line Rich

[Steve C]

Hi

Looking good.

Make sure you break the coolant line in a straight section, that way you only need to carry straight bits as spares.

See how you like the noise level from your muffler, I think the noise level on my car is OK, when I go to track days everyone comments that they cant even hear my car because its so quiet. It all depends on how much attention plod will give you.

Steve

[spannermanager]

Noise tests this year for UK circuit and track day cars are down to 100DB, that is VERY tough to achieve, drift cars are out at Some venues as they don't comply, air coolers may doubly struggle.