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Car tune up! & dyno @ CCB Car picked up now - New dyno sheet & vid added 30-6

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vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#848448
I too have learnt that an engine put together by someone else is just an unknown.
All my parts were good fortunately but would not have lasted 12 months.
You are right, the money now for the known result is worth it in the long run.

vvwbeetle Officially Full-On Dubber

234 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#849123
Just about to jump on train to collect the car.

Shame about the weather. At least I'm getting the car back though.

Can not wait to get there and see how it went on the dyno after the build.

Mike was happy with it when I spoke to him last night and said I should have a huge smile on my face. I am sure I will which will make it all worth it.

Now just trying to figure out if I can afford to keep it as the extra expense is something I was not counting on. But at least know it's done correctly now and if I do sell it I will know that the car and engine I sell are great and I would not have a guilty conscience.

I hope I figure a way out to keep it

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#849130
Hi

My opinion is that you only loose money when you sell them, the value to you is priceless.

Steve

vvwbeetle Officially Full-On Dubber

234 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#849139
Yes I agree Paul and Steve but I now have convince the wife to extend the home loan.we are already doing reno's to the house.

I'm sure it will be ok but also have to be realistic.


Anyway picking it in penrith then considering a drive even in this weather home is back up Hornsby way any ideas where I should go?

vvwbeetle Officially Full-On Dubber

234 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#849146
I would love to go donn unfortunately I have family commitments that day.

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#849178
hows it go around town 60ks zone ?? not to chuggy😊
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#849188
7.9:1 and 119rwhp (or so I heard), and now it's 10:1 and how much power?????

What are your expectations with the new combo?

Was Mike not able to keep the lower CR? More power at the same CR would mean more.........at least then we are comparing the same thing.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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76bug Officially Full-On Dubber

215 posts · joined Feb 2005 ·

#849203
so what did the rebuild end up costing?

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

2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#849207
Keen to see some results and details if you have them....
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vvwbeetle Officially Full-On Dubber

234 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#849209
Hi Just got home.

On the way home I rang the wife and said we are not selling the car.

Matt the car did get 119 on the lower comp. - when I bought it I took it out to Mike to have it tuned up it, was backfiring at lot and running rough.

he put it on the dyno and could only get 110 the engine had only done 500kms or so i was told.

that power loss had me concerned that in such a short drive time it had lost the power.

Mike also came across a few otherthings that made me think its better to pull the engine apart and check.

As much as it hurt the back pocket it was so worth it, even though I have only driven it home - not great roads to drive on.

The dyno sheet I have says 151hp now.

It sounds great with the new exhaust and its so smooth to drive, it was even was great in the 40km/h school zones. 60/70/80 all great too.

vvwbeetle Officially Full-On Dubber

234 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#849211
Dyno sheet.

Before and after the rebuild - Mike had done a lot of work to get it to 110 before.

I don't think it would have had that when I drove it in.

Can not believe I thought it went well before.

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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 ·

#849213
What a weapon! That would be a blast to drive! Put it on a trailer and bring it up to warwick....

Klaus Custom Title Time!

1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#849230
very cool, what oil temps does it run and what fuel , 98 ? Dont forget i'm interested in the chinese junk 🙂

vvwbeetle Officially Full-On Dubber

234 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#849236
Hi klaus

Running in traffic today @ 210 driving around the 190-200.

98 octane fuel.

Collected all parts. They went home in my fathers car.I'll get them monday.
Also brought back the old exhaust.

I'll pm you the items when I have them

I am going down the coast this weekend past your place unfortunately I won't have them until Monday.

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 ·

#849243
good news , that you will be keeping the little rocket.😊
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Gringo_54_oval Officially Full-On Dubber

240 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·

#849261
never sell your bug you will regret for a very long time!!!!!

151hp is damm good
good on ya mate enjoy the new found horse power

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#849264
151 ponies of pure FUN........... you will have a grin from ear to ear every time u step in that thing....yew...

Klaus Custom Title Time!

1,439 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#849267
thats pretty good temps for the power , if your heading down the coast to berry on sunday , I'll come n have a sticky beak .

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#849275
Well done, that's for sure. Thanks for stepping up with the dyno sheets. Feel free to share more specs 🙂, no doubt a CB cam to go with those wedgies.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#849286
Congrats Simon, now we should go for a cruise down the old highway to Brooklyn 👍


vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#849291
👍 Great numbers.

Glad to hear it has come together for you.
Now don't flog it too hard too soon.

vvwbeetle Officially Full-On Dubber

234 posts · joined Apr 2011 ·

#849327
Video of Dyno Run

lauzboy Seriously Crusin Dubber

177 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·

#850469
vvwbeetle wrote:the engine had only done 500kms or so i was told
probably shouldn't have bought an engine with so few km's on it. oh well