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westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·

#655339
is your arse still saw.or maybe it's still convulsing alittle.
nice gear as always rod.
nothing but the best,love it.
can't wait to see it in action.hurry up ,i want to see more pic's.
down sharon.

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#655391
Speed up the process and put it in the yellow car...engines should be at the back.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

westi what the

1,610 posts · joined Aug 2005 ·

#655408
i agree
down sharon.

23split Casual Dubber

31 posts · joined Sep 2005 ·

#655465
Hey Rodney, welcome back home.
Absolutely awesome motor; makes my 2332 look a bit pedestrian.
Are you back in your workshop yet? Talk to you soon. Paul

Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#657200
How nice does that look!!
Cheers
Dino

2443TT Fahrvergnugen

962 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#657224
Looks like we are going to see some header fabrication happening soon...

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#657228
Wow ....😀
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

kombiPILOT Learner Dubber

5 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#657284
👍 (I pick my jaw off the floor and wipe drool off chin) and then i do my best Homer Simpson " UUUuuRrrrrrr............PAUTER........MMMmmmmm ❗

RodPenrose Insano Dub Head

792 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#686523
I have mounted the engine and it all fit's good at this stage . I will be removing the rack and pinion unit in favour of a small billet steering box as I found it too dificult to route the steering shaft under and around the engine . I could easily bring the shaft over the top of the engine but this creates the issue of disconnecting the steering every time the engine is removed . The steering box is the same unit as used in most front engined dragsters and will now travel under the rocker cover to a bell crank linkage . I will also be fabricating all of the turbo exhaust and intake manifolds by the end of January . I have decided to stick with the single turbo idea for weight and simplicity of the entire fabrication of the manifolds . The Turbo of choice being the Garrett supplied GT51R . This is good enough for a recomemded 900 hp and will do for the time being and will be up-graded when necessary , ROD.

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More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
http://www.rodpenroseracing.com.au

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#686528
Fantastic to see Rod.
We all look forward to seeing this beast roar!
Reub

fish26 Fahrvergnugen

903 posts · joined Jul 2007 ·

#686556
Good work Rod, I spoke to Don the other day, he mentioned your engine and even he was excited. Should be a bullet.
bitten by the bug..........several times

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#686643
Nice to see some progress there Rod. Hope everything else is trouble free to get the thing on the track maybe sometime next year??

You vs Mr Kristen in the Ghia should be an event not to miss me thinks.....
ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

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humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#686648
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE wrote:You vs Mr Kristen in the Ghia should be an event not to miss me thinks.....
And lets not forget the "new" Hound Dog!!!
It'll be nice day when all those sub-10 cars are out!
FUCH your early!

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RodPenrose Insano Dub Head

792 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#693973
I have started on the aluminium intake manifold . I will have a single 75mm throtle body mounted in the centre of the engine and have a removable centre section to allow the top of the block to lifted for regular maintenance of the conrod bearings . I am yet to determine if I will use a plenum style of intake system or if I will gently direct the air into the individual cylinders . The tubing used is 3'' and it will then divide into a 2 1/4 '' runner for each cylinder .

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More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
http://www.rodpenroseracing.com.au

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#693978
Keep it coming Rod👍
Reub

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#693991
You are crazy Rodney.... Bloody awesome it is too!
FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#694031
hey rod just a question "i know it wont make it faster but are u going to polish up all the intake pipes "? They are begging for it , if you have a polish wheel ill come and do it for u ..😁
show us your gates

2443TT Fahrvergnugen

962 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#694075
Polished alloy is a complete pain in the ass to maintain, unless your going to volunteer to do the upkeep on the polish as well. Ceramic coating is the go for a chrome like finish and it works as a heat barrier too.

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#694130
coating is definately the way to go and is what Troy will do to his pipes once all the tinkering is finished cause I ain't polishing them every other week!!
ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE

Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!

RodPenrose Insano Dub Head

792 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#702517
I have completed the basic design of the inlet manifold and am happy with the outcome . I am researching the fuel injectors needed at the moment so this will do until I need some more welding and fabrication . I am looking into using the new E85 fuel rather than methanol so I can use less injestors/wiring ect , all to save a bit more weight . The turbo is mounted and the exaught is almost finished , ROD.

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More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
http://www.rodpenroseracing.com.au

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#702522
Looks good Rod. Why no expansion joints in that manifold? Is it Al or ss? Wont it crack with temp differential anyway, even if its the same material as the case, heads and barrels?
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

kroozzn63 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,005 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#702532
ahh thats better , nice design Rod , any ideas on car colour/interior yet?
show us your gates

STOCK Wolfsburg Wizard

446 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#702545
LOOKING AWSOME ROD.
THAT MOTOR IS AWSOME
CANT WAIT TO HEAR IT SCREAM
🤘
STOCK

Dak-A-Tak Volksie Pete

1,381 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#703301
I think you better stay with Methanol fuel Rod , much more forgiving on tune - up and have a good look at how the fuel works ( yes it's nice to be green E-85 ) . Lots of v8 guys you methanol with efi .
Wait ! what wait ,car will be lite anyway , E-85 tune window is'nt large ,it's not real racing fuel .

clinker42 Officially Full-On Dubber

381 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·

#704849
Hi Rod

Do you have a 4 link program, Id love to see a pic of your chassis from the side (low down) and see the 4 link bars and up to the front. I bet it will be a pain to set the 4 link up.

Trev

RodPenrose Insano Dub Head

792 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#706199
Trevor , I have plotted all of the 4 link points on a graph and I am happy with the adjustability that I have created on the rear end . This is the same basic design that is used on 90% of drag racing cars so it should be quite easy to get some sound advice when it comes time to tune the chassis . I researched the rear end set up a lot before I started as I didn't even know what a 4 link was , what an anti roll bar was , what a whishbone was . It is amazing what I have learnt in regards to different set-ups , 4 link bars and how they work , the length of the bars , the length of the bars in relation to the wheel bsae of the car , pinion angles and a lot more . I am looking forward to the challenge when the car is finished , ROD.

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More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
http://www.rodpenroseracing.com.au