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boonies Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#750903
Been doing some research on old speed kits from down under and noticed that a few guys are going to run on the salts as part of the 36hp challenge. And this has got me curious on what you guys are running for vintage speed 36hp motors? Okrasa dual port kit?? A Judson or Pepco super charger?? Or do you have something rare, special or a one off job?

--So if you are into hoping up the 36hp motor and got the time post up a picture with a few words feel free.-- 😎

Hope to hear from ya'
The Old Speed Shack

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#750907
Another name to drop - Denzel

Cheers, Greg
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#751077
These Ozzys sound cagey......

Hi Boonies, think you need to show us some better pics of some 36er goodies first. Those first pics you posted were way toooooo crusty😂
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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boonies Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#751093
Sure thing there boss, as soon as i get done refurbishing the Monaro 36hp kit ill post up some pics. For now I'm a bit busy tracking down some parts for a set of 356 A brakes for a german gent.

Maybe ill post a pic of them to if i get the chance.

P.S. the carb remanufacturer said that they were the worst one he had seen, like the stored under water.😂
The Old Speed Shack

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Canni. Wolfsburg Wizard

471 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·

#751321
Running a judson (purchased from George Folchi) in my '60.... haven't had a huge amount of time to play with it as its been in and out of the shop but am very happy with the old 36er now 🙂
http://i46.tinypic.com/2qjvgv9.jpg
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rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#751340
what you mean a pic like this one

57oval Officially Full-On Dubber

305 posts · joined Oct 2006 ·

#751369
rose wrote:what you mean a pic like this one
Thats a nice pic of my twin carb 36hp

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#751403
In the late '50s the Automotive Carburettor Co. did a twin SU kit for the 36 HP VW. They quoted 0 to 50 MPH in 14.2 secs. Price - (Pounds) 43 /12 /6. There's one for all you young-uns to ponder!

Cheers, Greg
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#751404
yeah i see it now not Okrasa its a single inlet
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

rose doin it for d girls

2,036 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·

#751484
It is a good pic I was impressed.

polak Everything is alright with enough Vodka :P

913 posts · joined May 2009 ·

#751490
rose wrote:what you mean a pic like this one
is that from the nationals rose? i got a similar pic too🤓


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57oval Officially Full-On Dubber

305 posts · joined Oct 2006 ·

#751515
boonies wrote:Yep, that kind of picture is what I was looking for. Which dual 28 pci kit would that be?

I made custom manifolds for the 28pics, linkage and copper fuel & oil lines.

Are there any other twin carb 36hp running around?

boonies Casual Dubber

47 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#751529
57oval wrote:I made custom manifolds for the 28pics, linkage and copper fuel & oil lines.

Are there any other twin carb 36hp running around?
Not sure about OZ but in the states and europa there are some dual carb 36ers.

Nice job on the work, looks really clean and the balance tube looks nice.
I was thinking of building a dual set up with 34PCI carbs and a 356 A fan shroud but have not taken the time. With the carburetors turned in the direction you have them it would easy for some one to run the new Wolfsburg West/CSP 36hp bell crank linkage!
The Old Speed Shack

OSS Industrial Surplus

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#751552
I built a similiar setup, also with the carbs orientated that way, went on a '54 36er with polished rods & rockers in a 2 tone lowered blue and white 54 in Sydney. Built by Volksrestore in the early 90's.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#751562
Hi

Not quiet 36 hp, this is a Ken Virgin kit for a 1300/1500 and some random manifolds.

Steve

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#751572
Hi

I sold them on Ebay about a year ago, found them in a VW shop in South Australia in the 1980s.

Steve

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#751608
Where's Big Dog Torrens?

frogman Casual Dubber

38 posts · joined Apr 2007 ·

#752038
boonies wrote:I remember seeing those over on the samba. Any pictures of them installed on an engine?

hopefully in the new year... I was the ebay winner! Been on the back burner with other stuff happening but the ragtops carby started leaking the other day, so it's moved itself up the list!
Still need to find air filters, early dome type like in the other pic, or 356 mesh style, hmm..

polak Everything is alright with enough Vodka :P

913 posts · joined May 2009 ·

#752086
anyone here running these in the stock or super stock classes on the salt flats? be keen to see how and what ppl are doing as im interested in getting into it..... also i dont think they run this class in australia but can anyone verify this? cheers adam


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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#752101
polak wrote:i dont think they run this class in australia but can anyone verify this? cheers adam
Pretty sure they are as I think there are a few cars planning to run next year. Steve Muller could shed some light if he sees this.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser

2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#752842
1303Steve wrote:Hi

Not quiet 36 hp, this is a Ken Virgin kit for a 1300/1500 and some random manifolds.

Steve
I have one of these kits in my collection, never set it up. one day I guess.
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