Flame thrower kit now installed on the KG.(Now with night shot, 13 Nov 04)

VWFREAK · 2004-11-04T02:35:24+00:00

I know it dosen't quite fit the whole ghia period feel, but thought what the hell. I should have the kit installed wednesday arvo so stay tuned for pics that night. Apparently I can expect a 3 - 6 foot flame out the back. Can't wait! [Edited on 4-11-2004 by Bone Collector] [Edited on 10-11-2004 by Bone Collector] [Edited on 11-11-2004 by Bone Collector] [Edited on 12-11-2004 by Bone Collector] [Edited on 12-11-2004 by Bone Collector] [Edited on 13-11-2004 by Bone Collector]

theverybigtallman Wolfsburg Wizard

405 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 11 Nov 2004, 2:04 pm

#261809

some kits hook up a lead for a spark plug to go into the exhaust. a fuel injector goes down there also. you flick a dash mounted switch and hey presto, the poor bugger behind you is covered in charcoal. not something i would want to try though - plenty of stories of cars catching fire

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Oppressa Officially Full-On Dubber

367 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 11 Nov 2004, 4:29 pm

#261898

It explains everything on that site mentioned further up ^
Uses a spark plug.

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jonno-t3 Officially Full-On Dubber

289 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 11 Nov 2004, 7:03 pm

#262008

dude...i am thinkin of gettin one on the type 3...lol...what rev range are u putting it in when u fire?

jonno

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4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 11 Nov 2004, 7:08 pm

#262011

these units run on the unburnt fuel from you car only. no external fuel sorce. so they are suppose to be safer. so the flame is dependant on your engine and efficiency and etc. prolly good to get some way big carbs, run it rich and then go....

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 11 Nov 2004, 8:03 pm

#262062

Just finnished fine tuning the system, I now get 2-3 + foot flames. Very cool. Pics to follow tomorrow.

I only take the engine to about 3g's befor I flick the switch, It sound a little like a back fire just witha shit load more fire.

I'll also include pics of the instilation, to help anyone else planing to use the same system.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 11 Nov 2004, 8:05 pm

#262067

my old bug use to put these out of the back with the twin barrel webber on down shift.

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jonno-t3 Officially Full-On Dubber

289 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 11 Nov 2004, 8:29 pm

#262104

whats the bet u didnt have a flame kit on it neither barls😉

i like the sound of that bug....and i am liking the idea of my t3 cruisin round shootin flames....so getting one...

jonno

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 11 Nov 2004, 8:33 pm

#262107

yeah it didnt need one ether but unfortunatly its in the middle of a rebuild so im back with a stock 1600 and a 30 pic.

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oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 11 Nov 2004, 11:31 pm

#262237

man, that rocks!

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:41 pm

#262414

Here are some pics of the system setup and another flame shot. I still waiting for the right night to get better pics, I dosen't quite look the same during the day.

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:43 pm

#262415

Here's the coils I used, there VL high energy coils for extra bang.

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:45 pm

#262416

Here's the pipe set up, theres a fair bit of mucking around to get the grommets in the right place, but all up it took about 3hrs to do the whole system.

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:47 pm

#262417

As you can see the Fire box is easily hidden away under the back seat. I ended up putting the switch on the rear seat face, so as I can just reach around a flick away as I drive. That way it's also hidden .

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:49 pm

#262419

Here's a shot from the rear, as you can see they don't really stand out than much when painted matt black. I also plan on making a cover to hide it a little more.

[Edited on 12-11-2004 by Bone Collector]

[Edited on 12-11-2004 by Bone Collector]

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:52 pm

#262421

The coils don't really stand out all that much where I have them positioned.

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squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:57 pm

#262422

Could you run the risk of the heat from the exhaust burning through the tube that diverts the fuel?

Squiz....

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 12:58 pm

#262424

no tubes used as it runs on unburnt fuel in the exaust

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 1:00 pm

#262426

Now I've got the goodies, I can't wait for some dick in a crummidore to tailgate me at the lights.

Chared crummidore.lol

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 1:02 pm

#262427

looks good mate i might have to get one eventually for the bug

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 3:54 pm

#262514

Just got my first crummidore on the way back from the video store. He pulled up beside me at the lights and asked what the hell was going on with my ride. I just laughed and said, Vee Dub power mate. He just shook his head and drove off.

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 3:55 pm

#262516

good on you now just to figure how to put one in and hide it from the old man

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MikeM Buggy Head

1,429 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 12 Nov 2004, 4:02 pm

#262525

Bone Collector wrote:Just got my first crummidore on the way back from the video store. He pulled up beside me at the lights and asked what the hell was going on with my ride. I just laughed and said, Vee Dub power mate. He just shook his head and drove off.

Was he freaked out cuz you were on the wrong side of the car?

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 8:17 pm

#262711

barls wrote:good on you now just to figure how to put one in and hide it from the old man

Hey Barls, I only just told my wife tonight, she went off her head, "quote, how old are you". I just laughed, which pissed her off even more.

I've also found without running the car rich I can still get 2ft flames.

Good clean fun. or should I say smokey and hot.

[Edited on 15-11-2004 by Bone Collector]

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,476 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 12 Nov 2004, 9:30 pm

#262762

hey tim in the navy they say growing old is manditory, while growing up is optional. yeah but the old man does all the work on my bugs and it most likely would get ripped off the car

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1,718 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 12 Nov 2004, 11:00 pm

#262829

I might put one on the 59, Hmmm stoch 36hp should get a 2mm flame, that'll scare em! I love it. I want one.:P

Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 13 Nov 2004, 1:02 am

#262864

barls wrote:hey tim in the navy they say growing old is manditory, while growing up is optional. yeah but the old man does all the work on my bugs and it most likely would get ripped off the car

Only to put it on his...LoL

And Bones, I can't wait to see it run in the dark....lol
SWeeeeeeT as...:thumb😎

VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 13 Nov 2004, 8:02 pm

#263330

Here's a night shot as promised. I might richen up the mix a little more to see what she can really do.

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 13 Nov 2004, 8:23 pm

#263341

I actually did these in the garage with the roller door down about 6pm, the wife went off as to be exspected.lol

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 13 Nov 2004, 8:24 pm

#263342

another

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VWFREAK VWFREAK

2,577 posts · joined May 2004 · 13 Nov 2004, 8:25 pm

#263343

The pics are actually movie frames from my camera.