My 54 Beetle's Steroid 36hp.....now running!
Craig Torrens - September 25th, 2006 at 07:40 PM
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:
Euro_67 - September 25th, 2006 at 07:46 PM
Vintage HP.......cool.
Craig Torrens - September 25th, 2006 at 07:48 PM
I had the original exhaust ceramic coated as well as fitting a modified mini sump !!:P
Anthiron - September 25th, 2006 at 07:53 PM
so whats done to the engine craig?
ive read that hotted up 36ers dont last too long.
Craig Torrens - September 25th, 2006 at 08:10 PM
I tried to have it modified to what would have been done in the 50's
Heads= Bigger ports with larger valves, standard rockers
Compression= Raised !
Crank= Eight dowelled and fully balanced
Conrods=Standard, Balanced
Cam= Tighe Cam 37/68 grind , bolted with modified lifters/pushrods
Oil pump= 30mm H/duty and anti surge sump.
Carbs=Twin 28pci with custom linkages.
Electrics=009 dizzy (Does NOT have a flat spot !)
Exhaust=Modified and ceramic coated
All new bearings, rings, gaskets/seals and new clutch.
As for lasting...............well as long as I keep the revs below 5000rpm it should be fine !
Anthiron - September 25th, 2006 at 08:17 PM
what sort of BHP do u think that gives you?
Craig Torrens - September 25th, 2006 at 08:24 PM
The big fuel suckers !!!!!
Craig Torrens - September 25th, 2006 at 08:27 PM
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what sort of BHP do u think that gives you?
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Probably 38hp !!!!!!!!!!!:P
It feels more potent than my 1968 single port 1500, so probably around 45-50hp.
[ Edited on 25-9-2006 by Craig Torrens ]
VWCOOL - September 25th, 2006 at 08:50 PM
lol... how many $ per hp was that one?!
Craig Torrens - September 25th, 2006 at 08:57 PM
About...................lets not go there
oval TOFU - September 25th, 2006 at 09:01 PM
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About...................lets not go there
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haha
It's cool that you've done it though... so you didnt get the crank balanced at the same time then - only reving to 5k?
Craig Paton - September 25th, 2006 at 09:07 PM
Kool...!
You'll ave a busy '07 by the look of your signature!
Craig Torrens - September 25th, 2006 at 09:18 PM
The crank is balanced just not counterweighted. The quality of the steel in 36hp cranks is not as good as the later, so they tend to crack quicker if
you give them heaps.:cry
squizy - September 25th, 2006 at 11:00 PM
Craigie!!!!!
I reckon I might get 40hp then eh mate?
vw54 - September 26th, 2006 at 07:33 AM
hows the gearbox Craig
Craig Torrens - September 26th, 2006 at 07:46 AM
You did a great job with the gearbox Dave, feels smooth as 
vw54 - September 26th, 2006 at 07:52 AM
you had better drive it over so we can have a look
dangerous - September 26th, 2006 at 08:36 AM
I love 36ers...very cool!
Now, what about some info on your signature? (1916 drag motor?)
VWCOOL - September 26th, 2006 at 08:54 AM
if it holds 5000rpm in 4th gear it wil be will be a 100MPH old-school '54!
Craig Torrens - September 26th, 2006 at 11:12 AM
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I love 36ers...very cool!
Now, what about some info on your signature? (1916 drag motor?)
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That will be another post......:kiss
HotRodMatt - September 26th, 2006 at 11:21 AM
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Drag motor on its way
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You aren't going from circuit to drag are you? Better watch out for "Bump Steer" :P
Craig Torrens - September 26th, 2006 at 12:08 PM
I've heard its bad on a drag strip !
vw54 - September 26th, 2006 at 01:38 PM
ask JVL LOL
whatnow - September 26th, 2006 at 06:05 PM
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The big fuel suckers !!!!!
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nice manifolds, must have been a pretty cool guy you got them off.
Craig Torrens - September 26th, 2006 at 07:23 PM
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you had better drive it over so we can have a look
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Here's a look...............semi ratty!
boristherat - September 26th, 2006 at 08:07 PM
That is just beautiful!!! And with just a little more hp too, niiiiice!
mountainbug - September 26th, 2006 at 08:42 PM
very nice...you got a great collection
Craig Torrens - September 26th, 2006 at 11:05 PM
slowly getting there!
BeetleJuice - September 27th, 2006 at 05:45 PM
Great lookin Bug! What's a Steroid Engine and who makes them?
BeetleJuice - September 27th, 2006 at 05:47 PM
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Drag motor on its way
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You aren't going from circuit to drag are you? Better watch out for "Bump Steer" :P
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What the hell is bumpsteer on the dragstrip?