you need a blank off plate for the fuel pump
yes Birch.. we have that.. the motor isn't completed yet
vw54 wrote:you need a blank off plate for the fuel pump
looking the goods. tinware looks nice. Love how the LEDs are subtle.
Brilliant job...!!!
0XS000 - 333000 - JCM
Wanted: F.I.V timber steering wheel
Thanks Mick.. Thanks Birch..
Planning forward now to the trimming.. Hopefully some nice surprises in store
Absolutely stunning!!! Love the fact that you're going Fuel injection.
Can't wait to see how it turns out.
Thanks..
I've had a bit of a set back with the door windows.. The scrappers available on the market are really crappy.. we fitted some on Friday but I am not at all happy with the job.. Chasing two options.. 1/ A set of better quality and 2/don't use the window scrappers at all and fit up some aftermarket rubber..
Rob
I carnt remember if your doing origional windows or one piece???
If origional get some later model 64 to 67 scrapper tirms these are stainless and much tougher than the stock alloy ones that you can buy
You will have to rivet the new rubber to them and can pint to match your car or whatever ring me
here is a few shots of the engine fully built..
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Just the spark leads andf sensors to tidy up.. All very subtle and uncluttered in the front on view
Looks awesome!
How come it doesn't have manfiold heat?
Or am I missing somthing?
Simon
Here is a shot of the fuel pump fitted on rubber mounts.. You can see the return line just to the left..
Here's some shots of the engine in the car today
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This is one of George's semi merged extractor exhausts.. Can't wait to fire it up
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Where are all the wires?
You're getting closer to that big day, well done and keep the photos coming.
Kev
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.Just come back from the garage after trying to fire the engine.. Unfortunately no luck tonight.. The ECU, Trigger Wheel combo and all the settings are a frikkin nightmare.. I'm just glad that I'm purley a bystander gopher and more qualified people are doing the work! Hopefully we'll fire it up tomorrow..
In the absence of an expert reply.
I imagine there is no need to have the manifold heat pipes as the fuel is combined with the air at the manifold head/ combustion chamber.. In an NA fueled engine the fuel/air mix travels before it arrives at the combustion chamber and if the manifolds aren't at a certain temperature, then the fuel can 'condensate' on the manifold walls along the way..
trickysimon wrote:Looks awesome!
How come it doesn't have manfiold heat?
Or am I missing somthing?
Simon
Don't forget oil in the tranny before starting the engine Rob.
85W90 is what I have been using.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Good point.. thanks Dave..
dangerous wrote:Don't forget oil in the tranny before starting the engine Rob.
85W90 is what I have been using.
Well after trying most of last week and to get the engine to start, a multimeter over the crank sensor found that it was faulty.. Another one ordered with a day or two's wait.. Then I get a phone calll on saturday afternoon to say that the supplier had made a Sat morning delivery and the engine had been started!!.. Idles but needs a tune.. I will try and video the engine running tomorrow..
This is one of George's semi merged extractor exhausts..
dont like the look of those exhausts they look very restrictive
I did have one of these exhausts for a couple of years on ym 1300, I was good to start with but the exhaust outlets are too short and not exactly straight and I had large black carbon stains on my bumpers all the time
BMW R65 LS
1967 1300 Deluxe
Swing-axles FTW
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Yeah Birch, You might be right.. We'll see how it goes.. I do like the stock look though.. We may have to ream the pipes out
vw54 wrote:
This is one of George's semi merged extractor exhausts..
dont like the look of those exhausts they look very restrictive
Birch is 100% right.. We are swapping it out for a hideaway setup this week..
So if anyone wants a brand new GT2 stainless exhaust, then this one will be for sale..
Rob so its fired up OK good to hear
Yes mate.. starts fine.. We'll tune it later in the week when the new exhaust is on..
what sought of EFI system is that one? have been looking at something similar called megasquirt from thesamba.com
BMW R65 LS
1967 1300 Deluxe
Swing-axles FTW
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Car was shipped to Black Needle in Penrith today for trimming. The final leg starts..
I wish my car was this far along. Bet you cant wait, make sure you post photos when you can.
Kevin
I thought rebuilding a VW would be cheap - Shit I was wrong, just don't let the wife know !!!!
Click here for my (slowy) modded 1961 Beetle build.Thanks Kevin.. You'll get there..
I've got some shots of the West Side Exhaust setup on my old phone which I need to get back.. This makes the engine sound like a souped up RX7.. Not a VW sound at all but definitely tough.. With a starting setup of a 1916 that should do 95HP at the wheel, I reckon the EFI and the Extractors have added at least 20% so I figure its close to 120HP.. We had a test run down Anzac parade and it was brilliant.. 1st gear - too short. Wheel spin no problem: 2nd - Enormous take off: 3rd - nice long gear seemed to pull forever. No tacho so no idea on revs: 4th - still pulling hard. Plenty left. We had to throttle back unfortunately. 4th is definately an overdrive gear. We will have to get some Dyno testing done when its tuned properly..
Rob
Mate this car looks absolutely unreal. Love the colour and what you've done in the engine bay. Inspirational.
Wouldn't mind a summary on who done what work on the car. I've gone through your posts and can't find who did the work on the body and paint. I know they're in the gong though. Also I know VW Village assembled the engine, efi, exhaust etc, but what size engine did you go with and who built it. I'm based in Sydney also and am still researching who who can do what.
PM me if you like.
Nikos
