71 Superbug 112'000k update

Jak Rizzo · 2008-10-09T10:54:29+00:00

Thanks for the write up a great read and a real inspiration to myself in the middle of doing this conversion (If I ever have time between work to play with the beetle). Congrats on the kms. Cheers, Richard

1303 Officially Full-On Dubber

250 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 9 Jan 2009, 4:13 pm

#688392

Good stuff Jak, I am sure this thread would help people make up their mind on the type of engine when considering a conversion. Just checked out the link........... those black wheels are just too bad!!

Cam Custom Title Time!

1,535 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Jan 2009, 6:24 pm

#690560

Jak Rizzo wrote:Hi Cam,
We missed out this year, due to time contraints, family work etc. We are booked in for next year along with some other interesting events. We might even be coming down your way.
The car had to be content with shopping trolley duties this year.
regards
Jak

I know the feeling, '08 just seemed to fly past...
If you guys are heading down this way be sure to get in touch, would be good to meet you guys in person after all this time.

choppa Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 30 Jan 2009, 12:09 am

#692437

Great read Jak.
About the 39mpg
Ive always thought mine was real economical, ive never checked but think it would be around that or better.
Im running 3.88 RP and for some reason mine runs past 7500 sometimes, on the stock ECU.
These things love to rev heh!
Or maybe its just me.

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

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 30 Jan 2009, 9:06 am

#692467

yeah its hard to rev to 6000rpm on the street as all the cars seem to be moving real slow in front of you😂

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car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲

choppa Seriously Crusin Dubber

190 posts · joined Oct 2002 · 30 Jan 2009, 11:47 am

#692486

Interesting, id like to do those mods on the exhaust and inlet. Ive read they make a small difference, I had no idea it would be anything like a big improve.
Yeah sometimes I get carried away at the drags and hold 3rd thru the traps or maybe just asleep during gear changes.
I have no idea where peak torque is, but your probably right at about 6000.
The engine was definately more lively at normal road speeds when I had the 4.12 in it. With the 3.88 it seems a bit more lazy, but still enough to get me into plenty of trouble.😂