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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#47992
"what are my options" - That is THE hardest question to answer

How much do YOU want to spend

How much are you going to do your self

The simplest answer is to read the options given on this site

http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles.htm

First read "getting the most of you stock VW"
These are "bolt on" options that dont involve splitting the case

Then read "deciding to build a hi po VW"
Futue te ipsum!!!

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#48015
The first thing I did was throw on a set of extractors on my T3. Minor perf lift, but some good noise!

It's cheap, and you can do it yourself in 30 mins.

Squiz.....

vw_carrera Officially Full-On Dubber

273 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#48062
Do what I wanna do, find a Combi motor and stuff it in the back

vw_carrera Officially Full-On Dubber

273 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#48079
performance would be quiet a remarkable difference. as i understand it type III's generate about 65hp and a combi has about 90, that's about a 20% increase. difficulty..........? well i'm about to find out. i have posted 'Combi fi 2ltr into a Type III Fasty' with some questions, looking for some answers. but hey, how hard could it be?

SKEWtYpe3 Custom Title Time!

1,859 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#48181
dont go a bus engine as they cost heaps to buy, costs heaps to re-co and is a bit of work to get fitted correctly. and not too mention weigh a frikin tonne !

Go talk to your mech. and he should point u in the right direction, prices and all.
maybe a 1776 with a good cam to start and then save for some bigger carbies.
If u put extractors on u wont have heating 🙁

vw_carrera Officially Full-On Dubber

273 posts · joined May 2003 ·

#48271
would anyone here know the weight difference between the two?
'Cause admittedley that's one of my many concerns of making a Combi powered Fasty. As for not having heaters, it's been about 6 winters ago since I've had 'em hooked up! Besides, if I go a 2ltr fi, no modifications will be applied, too many bad as well as expensive experience's over the years

OvalGlen Custom Title Time!

1,361 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#48435
that has done it themselves.?
Think his name is Heath he works at this VW specialist out west ( Syd ) you could call 4722 9313 and ask them.
My suggestion would be the Extractors , ( can the air cleaner be made less restrictive ? ) and a Good tune, Could you go slightly lower profile tyres as this will give it quicker acceleration.
Regards,Glenn>