My 54 Beetle's Steroid 36hp.....now running!

Craig Torrens · 2006-09-25T09:40:14+00:00

So its finally on the road, my 36hp steroid motor is ALIVE !!! The motor was built by in 2002 but I have not been able to drive the car until now. I'm amazed at how well a modified 36hp motor drives....... a lot more grunt than standard :thumb Here it is:

pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 9 Sep 2007, 3:33 pm

#611111

Craig can you post some pics of the middle linkage setup, is it from a type 3?? thanks

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 9 Sep 2007, 5:13 pm

#611124

pod wrote:Craig, does your carb setup run a balance tube between or isnt it necessary??

Yep runs a balance tube.

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 9 Sep 2007, 5:17 pm

#611125

pod wrote:Craig can you post some pics of the middle linkage setup, is it from a type 3?? thanks

Yep its a modified middle section from a type 3 and the cross bar is from a twin Kadron setup. Its not ideal, but it was enough to get the car driveable.

I will get some pics during the week :thumb

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16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Sep 2007, 6:40 pm

#611144

yeah its beter if you run a balance tube
much easier to tune and runs smoothier

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

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pod i`ve got to finish this thing one day

4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 11 Sep 2007, 6:31 pm

#611459

for you 36 hp fans on e-bay twin su`s not mine

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/vw-volkswagen-rare-1100-1200-twin-su-carbs-oval_W0QQitemZ180157798467QQihZ008QQcategoryZ72456QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

meetings 1st sunday of the month
check wbsite for location
All Welcome
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 4 Jun 2010, 3:04 pm

#782852

so should I put a set of Porsche Twists on this puppy and slam it ? !

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 4 Jun 2010, 3:31 pm

#782854

Here is a cool 36hp...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbJr_zlifeM

1192cc 36hp with single port heads (35,5mmx32mm) with blower.
Cam
intake 282° 11,9mm valvelift
exhaust 290° 12,3mm lvalvelift
112° lobe messured at 0.018"

Reub