My 54 Beetle's Steroid 36hp.....now running!

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 7:40 pm

#537910

So its finally on the road, my 36hp steroid motor is ALIVE !!! The motor was built by in 2002 but I have not been able to drive the car until now. I'm amazed at how well a modified 36hp motor drives....... a lot more grunt than standard :thumb

Here it is:

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Euro_67 Wolfsburg Wizard

690 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 7:46 pm

#537911

Vintage HP.......cool.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 7:48 pm

#537912

I had the original exhaust ceramic coated as well as fitting a modified mini sump !!:P

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Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 7:53 pm

#537915

so whats done to the engine craig?

ive read that hotted up 36ers dont last too long.

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 8:10 pm

#537925

I tried to have it modified to what would have been done in the 50's

Heads= Bigger ports with larger valves, standard rockers
Compression= Raised !
Crank= Eight dowelled and fully balanced
Conrods=Standard, Balanced
Cam= Tighe Cam 37/68 grind , bolted with modified lifters/pushrods
Oil pump= 30mm H/duty and anti surge sump.
Carbs=Twin 28pci with custom linkages.
Electrics=009 dizzy (Does NOT have a flat spot !)
Exhaust=Modified and ceramic coated

All new bearings, rings, gaskets/seals and new clutch.

As for lasting...............well as long as I keep the revs below 5000rpm it should be fine !

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 8:17 pm

#537927

what sort of BHP do u think that gives you?

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 8:24 pm

#537932

The big fuel suckers !!!!!

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 8:27 pm

#537934

Anthiron wrote:what sort of BHP do u think that gives you?

Probably 38hp !!!!!!!!!!!:P

It feels more potent than my 1968 single port 1500, so probably around 45-50hp.

[ Edited on 25-9-2006 by Craig Torrens ]

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 8:50 pm

#537942

lol... how many $ per hp was that one?!

Pay your debts, CxxT

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 8:57 pm

#537946

About...................lets not go there😊

oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 9:01 pm

#537947

Craig Torrens wrote:About...................lets not go there😊

haha

It's cool that you've done it though... so you didnt get the crank balanced at the same time then - only reving to 5k?

...and Robert's ya father's brother...

Craig Paton Wolfsburg Wizard

620 posts · joined Apr 2004 · 25 Sep 2006, 9:07 pm

#537951

👍 Kool...!

You'll ave a busy '07 by the look of your signature!😁

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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 25 Sep 2006, 9:18 pm

#537955

The crank is balanced just not counterweighted. The quality of the steel in 36hp cranks is not as good as the later, so they tend to crack quicker if you give them heaps.:cry

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 25 Sep 2006, 11:00 pm

#538003

Craigie!!!!!

I reckon I might get 40hp then eh mate?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Sep 2006, 7:33 am

#538074

hows the gearbox Craig

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Sep 2006, 7:46 am

#538078

You did a great job with the gearbox Dave, feels smooth as 🙂

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Sep 2006, 7:52 am

#538082

you had better drive it over so we can have a look

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 26 Sep 2006, 8:36 am

#538093

I love 36ers...very cool!

Now, what about some info on your signature? (1916 drag motor?)

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 26 Sep 2006, 8:54 am

#538099

if it holds 5000rpm in 4th gear it wil be will be a 100MPH old-school '54!

Pay your debts, CxxT

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Sep 2006, 11:12 am

#538134

dangerous wrote:I love 36ers...very cool!

Now, what about some info on your signature? (1916 drag motor?)

That will be another post......:kiss

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 26 Sep 2006, 11:21 am

#538137

Craig Torrens wrote:Drag motor on its way

You aren't going from circuit to drag are you? Better watch out for "Bump Steer" :P

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Sep 2006, 12:08 pm

#538144

I've heard its bad on a drag strip !

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 26 Sep 2006, 1:38 pm

#538171

ask JVL LOL

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

whatnow Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Sep 2006, 6:05 pm

#538262

Craig Torrens wrote:The big fuel suckers !!!!!

nice manifolds, must have been a pretty cool guy you got them off.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Sep 2006, 7:23 pm

#538293

vw54 wrote:you had better drive it over so we can have a look

Here's a look...............semi ratty!

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boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 26 Sep 2006, 8:07 pm

#538312

That is just beautiful!!! And with just a little more hp too, niiiiice!

1959 Mercedes Benz 190
1963 Chevrolet Corvair
1969 BMW 2002 Auto
1973 Mercedes Benz 230.6

mountainbug LindaLop

183 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 26 Sep 2006, 8:42 pm

#538333

very nice...you got a great collection

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 26 Sep 2006, 11:05 pm

#538426

slowly getting there!

BeetleJuice Officially Full-On Dubber

350 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 27 Sep 2006, 5:45 pm

#538675

Great lookin Bug! What's a Steroid Engine and who makes them?

FringeDweller

BeetleJuice Officially Full-On Dubber

350 posts · joined Sep 2006 · 27 Sep 2006, 5:47 pm

#538676

HotRodMatt wrote:
Craig Torrens wrote:Drag motor on its way
You aren't going from circuit to drag are you? Better watch out for "Bump Steer" :P

What the hell is bumpsteer on the dragstrip?

FringeDweller