My '68 with Richards & Pobjoy Stroker

BeetleJuice · 6 May 2011, 6:16 pm

I thought it's about time I get my Beetle finished/Started!

Job for tomorrow, internal hard fuel line. Again!

BeetleJuice · 6 May 2011, 6:19 pm

Have much to do!

Craig Torrens · 6 May 2011, 6:26 pm

ready for 2017 ? 😂

BeetleJuice · 7 May 2011, 4:23 pm

Craig Torrens wrote:ready for 2017 ? 😂

That's a bit harsh..but funny!

Fuel line is done. What a prick of a job!

BeetleJuice · 7 May 2011, 4:27 pm

Eng pic with 1 weber on.

BeetleJuice · 7 May 2011, 4:34 pm

Next job. Fuel pump.

dangerous · 7 May 2011, 5:15 pm

What are the specs on the new engine Craig?
Didn't you do that fuel system a few years ago?
How about some new stuff!

OZ Towdster · 7 May 2011, 6:09 pm

Ah , you know youv've been in the VW scene for a while when you can remember seeing this car at a show , mmmmmmmmmm now if only i can finish my projects too !!

BeetleJuice · 7 May 2011, 6:16 pm

dangerous wrote:What are the specs on the new engine Craig?
Didn't you do that fuel system a few years ago?
How about some new stuff!

HI Dave

I did the fuel line a couple of yrs ago, but wasn't happy where it went in the tunnel. So I did it again. Fits in there nice now.

Engine is Stage 1 Rich/Pob & has Richards Cam, stage 2 heads with comp at 10.6ish. We're running optimax fuel, hence the somewhat low comp.Comp is still higher than the previous incarnation however.

BeetleJuice · 7 May 2011, 6:32 pm

OZ Towdster wrote:Ah , you know youv've been in the VW scene for a while when you can remember seeing this car at a show , mmmmmmmmmm now if only i can finish my projects too !!

Yes, pathetic I know! Been over 10yrs since there's been an engine in my Bug! 🥲 I've been doing other things.

cnfabo · 7 May 2011, 6:40 pm

twin plugs,SWEET.......

h · 7 May 2011, 8:21 pm

👍

hellbugged · 7 May 2011, 10:38 pm

good to hear and see....hope you keep on it

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE · 9 May 2011, 8:33 am

now you have started you have to finish it and it has to be at warwick racing or you'll never hear the end of it mate LOL

BeetleJuice · 14 May 2011, 9:17 am

Picked up my fan housing this morning from the powder coaters.

11CAB · 14 May 2011, 4:13 pm

BeetleJuice wrote:
OZ Towdster wrote:Ah , you know youv've been in the VW scene for a while when you can remember seeing this car at a show , mmmmmmmmmm now if only i can finish my projects too !!
Yes, pathetic I know! Been over 10yrs since there's been an engine in my Bug! 🥲 I've been doing other things.

Yep, I too remember watching this run out at Willowbank.....

BeetleJuice · 15 May 2011, 8:47 pm

Not happy with the fit as yet.

Craig Torrens · 15 May 2011, 9:42 pm

It will take YOU another 3 weeks to fit that tin !😂

getting there though👍

BeetleJuice · 16 May 2011, 8:52 am

Craig Torrens wrote:It will take YOU another 3 weeks to fit that tin !😂

getting there though👍

Ya smart arse...It'll take me all winter to do that!😂

beetleboyjeff · 16 May 2011, 9:33 am

Better hurry up before the world runs out of fossil fuels. 🙂

BeetleJuice · 22 May 2011, 5:34 pm

Have to go over my wiring to find an extra wire to use. The Auto electrician didn't wire up Pro control properly, hence why it never worked previously. Unit has returned from Rocket Industries after testing with the all clear.

Have ordered my new MSD leads and need to manufacture some brackets for the extra plugs.

BeetleJuice · 5 Jun 2011, 5:25 pm

Will have to make up the leads when they're in the car.

CSP linkage is on too. they are very nice!
Finally got to get the exhaust on too.
Back to hibernation!🥲

Aussie Dubbin · 5 Jun 2011, 5:47 pm

Sweet ride man. What webers are theey? 48s?

sander288 · 5 Jun 2011, 7:06 pm

what sort of manifolds are they?

are they the Udo Becker ones CSP sells?

BeetleJuice · 5 Jun 2011, 7:19 pm

Aussie Dubbin wrote:Sweet ride man. What webers are theey? 48s?

Thanks. They are Italian 48 IDA's.

BeetleJuice · 5 Jun 2011, 7:19 pm

sander288 wrote:what sort of manifolds are they?

are they the Udo Becker ones CSP sells?

Berg Short.

BeetleJuice · 13 Jun 2011, 12:23 pm

Finally!

benben · 15 Jun 2011, 2:56 am

I don't want to sound like a dead shit, but, what advantage do you have from running twin plugs on each cylinder?
What would the performance gains be?

BeetleJuice · 15 Jun 2011, 7:31 am

This has been discussed at length before. Heaps of info and discussion as per below.

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=38212&page=1

To me it's environmentally friendly!😁

BeetleJuice · 20 Jun 2011, 1:08 pm

Not the most fun to do! These leads are driving me 🤪!

dangerous · 20 Jun 2011, 3:15 pm

Hey Craig, make sure you separate them properly!
And dont let them get caught in the linkages after full throttle, like I did on the dyno!

hellbugged · 20 Jun 2011, 5:57 pm

getting there Craig.....can't wait to here it goooooooo!

this might be of use...

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=81606&page=1#pid759301

BeetleJuice · 20 Jun 2011, 9:30 pm

dangerous wrote:Hey Craig, make sure you separate them properly!
And dont let them get caught in the linkages after full throttle, like I did on the dyno!

That would've been fun!

Been spending some time on them to avoid just that.

BeetleJuice · 20 Jun 2011, 9:32 pm

hellbugged wrote:getting there Craig.....can't wait to here it goooooooo!

this might be of use...

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=81606&page=1#pid759301

Thanks .

BeetleJuice · 21 Jun 2011, 9:34 am

Thought I'd start to tackle my fuel system to get away from the leads. Professional Products regulator and Autometer fuel pressure gauge which will be attached with s/steel braided fuel line.

BeetleJuice · 22 Jun 2011, 6:02 pm

Working away with the leads. Have to wait for MSD straight ends from the states.

vw54 · 22 Jun 2011, 7:05 pm

Now THATS an OLD pic for sure

BeetleJuice · 22 Jun 2011, 7:11 pm

vw54 wrote:Now THATS an OLD pic for sure

Sure was!... '95 Something weird is happening, I've lost a picture and when I "Add Attachment", it doubles up.Also didn't mean to post that old pic.

BeetleJuice · 23 Jun 2011, 5:56 pm

Latest Engine pic. Ordered some MSD boots from JEGS as Rocket didn't have any in stock.

gerggl · 24 Jun 2011, 10:15 am

Wow .. this is beautiful .... congrats awesome job!

BeetleJuice · 19 Jul 2011, 4:00 pm

gerggl wrote:Wow .. this is beautiful .... congrats awesome job!

Appreciate your comments!

Not much has happened over the past few weeks as I've been away on business.

Have got my fuel line & Pro flow fuel filter mounted above the gearbox. Got my braided lines for the webers half done just have to measure and get the fittings put on.

BJ

vassy66T1 · 20 Jul 2011, 5:43 pm

Time, patience and money.

Coming along really nicely.

Craig Torrens · 20 Jul 2011, 9:21 pm

Just needs a decent dizzy and for you to get rid of the 4 wasted spark plugs underneath 👍😂

matberry · 20 Jul 2011, 10:04 pm

Ha.... I thought they for spares......

BeetleJuice · 21 Jul 2011, 10:05 am

Craig Torrens wrote:Just needs a decent dizzy and for you to get rid of the 4 wasted spark plugs underneath 👍😂

Your just Jealous because i have a STROKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😁

venFun10 · 21 Jul 2011, 12:14 pm

matberry wrote:Ha.... I thought they for spares......

😂

BeetleJuice · 21 Jul 2011, 2:44 pm

matberry wrote:Ha.... I thought they for spares......

In case of a system failure, I have a back-up....Hence I will not fall out of the sky!!!😁

BeetleJuice · 21 Jul 2011, 3:36 pm

Got a little more done last night.

Craig Torrens · 22 Jul 2011, 12:12 pm

BeetleJuice wrote:
Craig Torrens wrote:Just needs a decent dizzy and for you to get rid of the 4 wasted spark plugs underneath 👍😂
Your just Jealous because i have a STROKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😁

Haha......I'm sure that says 82 on my crank 😂.....ooops i thought it was suppose to be a 69 😊

BeetleJuice · 24 Jul 2011, 12:08 pm

Craig Torrens wrote:
BeetleJuice wrote:
Craig Torrens wrote:Just needs a decent dizzy and for you to get rid of the 4 wasted spark plugs underneath 👍😂
Your just Jealous because i have a STROKER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😁
Haha......I'm sure that says 82 on my crank 😂.....ooops i thought it was suppose to be a 69 😊

???????????? 2276????

BeetleJuice · 24 Jul 2011, 12:12 pm

Braided lines are done.

Craig Torrens · 24 Jul 2011, 5:32 pm

whats left to do ?

You must be close to starting her up now ??

Gracey · 25 Jul 2011, 9:00 pm

Hey Craig, looking good mate.....................not long now.

grogy · 25 Jul 2011, 9:53 pm

hi craig , u doin a neat job there, u have to come down the coast to do mine.........................haha greg

BeetleJuice · 28 Jul 2011, 9:17 pm

Craig Torrens wrote:whats left to do ?

You must be close to starting her up now ??

Getting close. Exhaust, a little more wiring,electrical test, fuel line flush and a few other bits and pieces.(Polish and detail).

Gracey wrote:Hey Craig, looking good mate.....................not long now.

Thanks Andrew.

grogy wrote:hi craig , u doin a neat job there, u have to come down the coast to do mine.........................haha greg

One is more than enough! Now hurry up and get that Ghia done!!😁

BeetleJuice · 1 Aug 2011, 12:42 pm

Installed Fuel Pump.

BeetleJuice · 1 Aug 2011, 12:42 pm

Thermal protection for beaver panel.

BeetleJuice · 8 Aug 2011, 12:05 pm

Is now on.

Ollie · 8 Aug 2011, 12:55 pm

Loving this car 🙂

BeetleJuice · 9 Aug 2011, 5:59 pm

Ollie wrote:Loving this car 🙂

Thanks Ollie.

BeetleJuice · 9 Aug 2011, 6:03 pm

My latest weapon for Better Launches with less spin! I picked up 2mph in swing speed and 5 mph off the club face = Much more distance & far greater control!!

Great investment...Shot 2 under and won our clubs President Cup.😁

beetleboyjeff · 9 Aug 2011, 6:42 pm

So, are you saying you also have a Golf?

1916baja · 9 Aug 2011, 7:48 pm

😀 you should be using a stick! you told me you were not going to use any launch control!

Ollie · 9 Aug 2011, 8:44 pm

Thats a long gear knob!

alansvw · 10 Aug 2011, 1:47 pm

Nice car!

dangerous · 25 Nov 2011, 7:25 pm

Any updates Digby?

Craig Torrens · 26 Nov 2011, 10:58 am

he's been polishing his dipstick 😂

BeetleJuice · 27 Nov 2011, 7:10 pm

Dipstick is now perfect!!!😂

Engine is up to the 1st oil change. But nothing will be happening again until I fix a couple of fuel leaks. One of them is the fuel pump.😬

davidr · 14 Dec 2011, 5:53 pm

i like it...🙂

BeetleJuice · 8 Jan 2012, 5:55 pm

Went out on the weekend for a cruise. Here's a vid of me taking it easy getting some K's on this thing....until I get my bigger valve springs in.

I still only have single springs in atm.

OZ Towdster · 8 Jan 2012, 6:55 pm

Well done Craig , sounds nice ,and nice quick revs in the upper end too !!!

Craig Torrens · 8 Jan 2012, 7:51 pm

its been a loooooooong time coming 😂......congrats on finally getting it running👍

dangerous · 9 Jan 2012, 5:15 am

Good work Craig!
Is that the valve float on the video at 12 seconds?😂

BeetleJuice · 9 Jan 2012, 11:35 am

dangerous wrote:Good work Craig!
Is that the valve float on the video at 12 seconds?😂

😁

I've got to be careful..My rev limiter can only limit from 6,000RPM +.

5,000 RPM is more than enough for coming up the range. Don't want to go past that with singles.

BeetleJuice · 9 Jan 2012, 11:37 am

Craig Torrens wrote:its been a loooooooong time coming 😂......congrats on finally getting it running👍

Feels good to be driving it again. Even had a Ricer guy give me the thumbs up when I cruised past his place!

hellbugged · 9 Jan 2012, 4:28 pm

👍

Sydney February???

Craig Torrens · 1 Apr 2012, 6:58 pm

any updates.......

BeetleJuice · 5 Apr 2012, 12:25 pm

After all my elecrical dramas, car stopped down flagstone creek with no mob ph coverage..that was interesting!🤪

Had my starter rebushed for nothing because I thought there was problems there.😬

Still didn't have rev limiter function because the sparky didn't wire the ruddy thing up correctly! It now functioning for the 1st time ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😬

I've had toggle switch malfunction, so one of those is gone and I have a purdy aircraft type fuel switch for the fuel pump now.

Bug is in the shed with the engine out for head torque, new springs and replace both engine & gearbox seals.

The joys of having a car sitting around for a while.

LIFE IN THE LOW LANE · 9 Apr 2012, 6:55 am

So it will definately be ready for Warwick then??

h · 9 Apr 2012, 10:50 am

great work 👍
hope to see it getting some lead foot luvin at Warwick 😉