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boosting a '63
vickie - January 16th, 2006 at 10:17 AM

What modifactions can i make to my 1963 1200 beetle to help it get over the brisbane hills, i don't want to change the engine just try minor adjustments or parts replaced to boost her?


chhers guys:o


56astro - January 16th, 2006 at 11:55 AM

Have a read here

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

There is heaps of info out there if ya got the time to read it all.


vickie - January 16th, 2006 at 01:15 PM

Brilliant thanks, i will have a good read.
much appreciated:yes:


bajachris88 - January 16th, 2006 at 01:36 PM

Nos octane booster stuff u put in ur fuel :D :lol:

Saw it advertised i nthe super cheap brochure for there big sale.


shiftyvw - January 16th, 2006 at 04:16 PM

I know you said you didnt want to change engines, but your best value for money would be putting in a late model 1500 or 1600, and then doing the other mods if you want more.
I think the new 1600 vw brazilian engines were quite reasonably priced? might be worth looking into.


vickie - January 16th, 2006 at 05:51 PM

The car has a newish recon engine when i brought it, so i really don't want to spend and get another!!!

Unless anyone wants to swop a 1200 for a 1600!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm guessing not!

Thanks guys