helmut wrote:i know no-one in world is climb in the vw:duh winch or not (pto in vw:blush) at top of hill you have shackel and front end suspension only:P
only i do it one diff center back remove front driveshaft 2wd on beach when you play rock climb diff center change is like change underpants
but point is missing...
vw cannot go slow up the hill on the offroad because is only 1 wheel drive and not many wheel travel but is very fun to go fast with the independent suspension and direct in the steering and light
also..
do not be forgeting modifying is sliping slope start with brake then suspension... gearbox.... fuel systems...motor.... axle.... cv...????....?????=time and $$$$
enjoy it:thumb:thumb
[ Edited on 2-10-2007 by helmut ]
Dude your english is as bad as your clue...... so I am not going to waste my time argueing with you about something you don't seem to understand.
So enjoy your 2 wheel drive rock crawler on the beach...
As for the engine, you will be very happy with your EJ22 direction.
are you speaking icelandic i am also speaking norwiegan finish estonian russian and little french sorry my english is not so good
i am not changing diff center for 2wd
i am living a very far from beach my point is being i can go 100kph very easy if i need it to
i am sorry
we are not getting upset and argue we are learning and sharing
pls what is it im not understand maybe it is language problem i canot explain to you it properly
pto in vw🙅??? really?? how this is working????
[ Edited on 4-10-2007 by helmut ]
A cockroach will live nine days without its head
before it starves to
death!
Craig Torrens6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
can I ask a real silly question, why is it everyone is saying how much better an EJ22 is over an EJ20 or even EJ20T, but no-one has said a word about using an EJ25??
is it a power to weight ratio issue that you cant use a 25 or turbo?? (I can understand offroading you want response, so turbo lag is bad but bigger cubes dont have lag 🙂)
@ Rotamotor:
Define offroad 😉 *dons flameproof suit* I've just seen two totally conflicting views - both correct IMHO.
Off road in the UK generally means parking on the pavement (sidewalk)
The EJ20 is a nice strong motor, the UK spec (where I am) has the same horses as the EJ22 if the EJ20s from an Impreza Sport.
The power delivery is nice, strong but gradual ie just keeps picking up
The EJ25 is meant to be a good motor but can be prone to headgasket failure and overheating.
But (these are my own mumblings) at the price it costs to buy one from a scrapyard - they're disposable in comparison to a similar powered AC VW
The type of offroading we are talking about is shown in those manxclub videos. We aren't rock crawling, we are driving on dirt tracks in the Australian bush, or driving up the beach.
The EJ22 is easy to come by cheaply, and comes in a SOHC configuration. This makes it a lot easier to fit than the DOHC EJ20 variants. The EJ25's are harder to find and had some head issues.
Brad would be the person to answer this one in detail.
Baja Wes wrote:The type of offroading we are talking about is shown in those manxclub videos. We aren't rock crawling, we are driving on dirt tracks in the Australian bush, or driving up the beach.
like this.................. "test"
you must be build you skill for driving on the offroad
maybe my 4wd cannot go up this "big hill" and over the very deep valley when did not have my whinch hahahaha:P:P🙅
ahh now it makes sens, I was not aware of the head gasket issues with EJ25s, and I kinda assumed that everyone would be running DOHC versions of the subes anyway.
maybe we all just have different mindsets, to go offroading, I wouldnt personally baja a bug, I'd just go and buy my V8 hilux ute :P (although I may just make an offroad VW of somekind if the opportunity presents itself)
Rota_Motor wrote:(although I may just make an offroad VW of somekind if the opportunity presents itself)
I'm finding that right now. Have my project Subie beetle but now I have a spare bug and baja kit. Does that mean the Opportunity has presented itself? 😀
the ecotec out of a vectra? EWWWW!!!! horrible engine, mite be reliable but totaly boring and doesnt do anything well, under powered, terrible throttle responce, just a very dull and unintresting engine. the only engine that came in a vectra that was close to decent was the V6 and thats not even half the engine a EJ is and there are far better V6''s out there if i wanted to go down that road.
DubCrazy wrote:the ecotec out of a vectra? EWWWW!!!! horrible engine, mite be reliable but totaly boring and doesnt do anything well, under powered, terrible throttle responce, just a very dull and unintresting engine. the only engine that came in a vectra that was close to decent was the V6 and thats not even half the engine a EJ is and there are far better V6''s out there if i wanted to go down that road.
steff....................
im not know if vectra is same motor i think it is not Lingenfelters 4 cyl Ecotech power full body Cavalier is run 6 sec in states many sandrail /buggy baja using this very strong motor
for the fun
630 H.P 7.0 590 Ft Lbs. Torque (470hp 800Nm)
Type: 7.0L V-8
Displacement: 427 ci
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Bore x stroke: 4.125 x 4.00
Fuel system: sequential fuel injection
Rev Limit: 6800 rpm
Block: cast aluminum
Cylinder head: cast aluminum
Intake manifold: composite
Connecting rods: forged titanium
Off Road Package Includes
Dry Sump Oiling System-8 Quart Reservoir
200mm double disk clutch
Adapter plate & hardware
Off road ceramic coated headers
Outterwear for air filter
(Starting at)
$21,900.00 USD + freight
how many is it you want can give it to you discount for bulk order:thumb
The Ecotec is an interesting motor but the thing I like about the boxer engine layout is that they don't hang out the back as much as an in-line 4.
Steve
yes is very good :thumb
also if you put exhausts & turbo on back in subaru is almost same but most weight is more forward close with axle in subaru
also center gravity is lower for subaru:thumb
[ Edited on 12-10-2007 by helmut ]
A cockroach will live nine days without its head
before it starves to
death!
hmm gvery intersting these vtec engines ,, my very first plan for my project chopped baja was to use a v-tec ,,,, but things got more intesting , Vtec actually spin the opposite direction so most engines including vw engines,,,,,, so then the topic came of gearboxes, ,, ,, maybe a subi transaxle could be used with a vtec cos it spins the other way .. .. may be somethign interesting to look into ,, i looked away from vtec after deciding that i wanted to go with a high boost turbo water pumper engine ,
just my 2 cents
Love is a Rotary baja bug
Just be carefull 🥷,, something dangerous is lurkin in My garage ready to burst out in a fit of Big Hp, high boost baja Rage .
THUDKNUCKLE wrote:hmm gvery intersting these vtec engines ,, my very first plan for my project chopped baja was to use a v-tec ,,,, but things got more intesting , Vtec actually spin the opposite direction so most engines including vw engines,,,,,, so then the topic came of gearboxes, ,, ,, maybe a subi transaxle could be used with a vtec cos it spins the other way .. .. may be somethign interesting to look into ,, i looked away from vtec after deciding that i wanted to go with a high boost turbo water pumper engine ,
just my 2 cents
yes honda (4cyl) is going backwards you can change it camshaft and oil pump for it will be going normal or turn it transmission over or change it ring gear and pinion but better you go it 6cyl normal + turbo + nos =🤘 :thumb
ha now your talking big money ,, during a bit of research i came across a v6 vtec out of a nsx ,, the magic price tag was say oh only $16,990
Love is a Rotary baja bug
Just be carefull 🥷,, something dangerous is lurkin in My garage ready to burst out in a fit of Big Hp, high boost baja Rage .
THUDKNUCKLE wrote:ha now your talking big money ,, during a bit of research i came across a v6 vtec out of a nsx ,, the magic price tag was say oh only $16,990
yes is true but do not need nsx. 3.5 stock with turbo and motec will go safe reliable 400hp also is very nice strong motor :thumb
is 3.0L legal ?? what about a 3.0L turbo , ?? i know its not in QLD ,, unless it is car that wont see the road
Love is a Rotary baja bug
Just be carefull 🥷,, something dangerous is lurkin in My garage ready to burst out in a fit of Big Hp, high boost baja Rage .
THUDKNUCKLE wrote:ha now your talking big money ,, during a bit of research i came across a v6 vtec out of a nsx ,, the magic price tag was say oh only $16,990
if you can put it 3.5 nsx must be you can put it 3.0 yes?
A cockroach will live nine days without its head
before it starves to
death!
Wikipedia says the beetle weighs 840kgs.
Going from that weight and using the Modifications table it would be as follows:
840 x 4.0 = 3,360 NA engine
840 x 2.75 = 2,310 Turbo engine
I could be wrong but thats how I understand it.
What is the agreed weight of the beetle?
one4 wrote:Wikipedia says the beetle weighs 840kgs.
Going from that weight and using the Modifications table it would be as follows:
840 x 4.0 = 3,360 NA engine
840 x 2.75 = 2,310 Turbo engine
I could be wrong but thats how I understand it.
What is the agreed weight of the beetle?
hmm it depends where you are in Qld atm 2.5 Na isthe biggest you can go i belive or 2l turbo ,, im pretty sure last time i looked
Love is a Rotary baja bug
Just be carefull 🥷,, something dangerous is lurkin in My garage ready to burst out in a fit of Big Hp, high boost baja Rage .
