| [ Total Views: 322214 | Total Replies: 1582 | Thread Id: 58055 ] |
| Pages: 1 .. 35 36 37 38 39 .. 53 |
|
|
 Doug Sweetman
Veteran Volks Folk
Nil Bastardo Carborundum
Posts: 2128
Threads: 58
Registered: September 23rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Perth, W.A
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: sweeeeet 
|
| posted on February 4th, 2012 at 10:38 AM |
|
|
Thanks Dave - itching to give it a run now ?
|
|
|
Stanley
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
I guess the reward is in the doing of it
Posts: 4523
Threads: 270
Registered: March 13th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Karalee...near Ipswich Qld
Theme: UltimaBB Psyche Grey
Mood: caught a bolt of lightning cursed the day I let it go
|
| posted on February 4th, 2012 at 07:39 PM |
|
|
DB that's a fantastic result. I know all the hard work that's gone into this.
|
|
|
colin
Fahrvergnugen
Posts: 984
Threads: 82
Registered: March 7th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Tamworth
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on February 4th, 2012 at 07:59 PM |
|
|
Can really appreciate the research and thought process that went into this result.
Well done Dave, love your work.
Cheers Col
|
|
|
westi
Custom Title Time!
what the
Posts: 1610
Threads: 28
Registered: August 30th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: milperra
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: not blue, pink
|
| posted on February 5th, 2012 at 03:02 AM |
|
|
that's cool as dave,i bet your as keen as mustard to give it a crack.
you have been busy .
you are coming down for the sydney meet then i take it,who else is making an apperance.
love the new ignition set up.
can't wait to see it in action.
down sharon.
 |
|
|
DavoBuggy 1641
Officially Full-On Dubber
Posts: 359
Threads: 12
Registered: November 3rd, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane,Qld
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Orange
|
| posted on February 8th, 2012 at 08:03 PM |
|
|
Awesome Mr Butler!!
|
|
|
dragvw2180
Officially Full-On Dubber
Posts: 393
Threads: 33
Registered: May 27th, 2006
Member Is Offline
Location: North Carolina,usa
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on February 9th, 2012 at 05:22 AM |
|
|
It would be interesting to install the old heads with everything else the same as now and compare the differance before replacing the pistons. Mike
|
|
|
modulus
A.k.a.: Peter Hill
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2009
Threads: 76
Registered: July 1st, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro White
Mood: modular
|
| posted on February 9th, 2012 at 10:20 AM |
|
|
Excellent result; getting 93 HP/litre out of an air-cooled, 2-valve, pushrod engine is quite an achievement.
I am curious about the boxes which surround the air intake ram tubes, especially in view of the rather turbulent-looking fuel standoff. I wonder if
the boxes are interfering with the air flow into the ram tubes; it would be interesting to test this on a flow bench, though I admit I don't have any
hard evidence or direct experience of such interference. The only reason that I have some doubts about the layout is that the air-flow pattern into
ram tubes is established well away from the mouths of the tubes themselves (ditto for NASA ducts, scoops etc.).
hth
|
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on February 9th, 2012 at 02:21 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by modulus
Excellent result; getting 93 HP/litre out of an air-cooled, 2-valve, pushrod engine is quite an achievement.
I am curious about the boxes which surround the air intake ram tubes, especially in view of the rather turbulent-looking fuel standoff. I wonder if
the boxes are interfering with the air flow into the ram tubes; it would be interesting to test this on a flow bench, though I admit I don't have any
hard evidence or direct experience of such interference. The only reason that I have some doubts about the layout is that the air-flow pattern into
ram tubes is established well away from the mouths of the tubes themselves (ditto for NASA ducts, scoops etc.).
hth
|
My flow bench shows no ill effects,
but it is only a guide as to what is really going on,
so I also believe there is always room for improvement.
I know better than most, that the flow bench does not tell the whole story,
so for this reason i plan to wait until i can try it at the track
(which is the whole point of all this), before making any more changes.
I feel the high nozzle position is ONE reason for the EXCESSIVE standoff.
I was actually trying to create SOME stand off, but now I have to find a nice medium that will still give me the atomisation i was after.
New manifolds are in the planning stage, which will allow me to continue in the search for the potential of these heads.
...just need some clear skies now for a test and tune.
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on February 9th, 2012 at 02:25 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by dragvw2180
It would be interesting to install the old heads with everything else the same as now and compare the differance before replacing the pistons. Mike
|
Unfortunately my old heads(formely from speedway use) are past their use-by date,
but yes it would be good to try them again with the new found secrets of power.
I would also like to re-fit my old cam to try as well.
....too much stuff to do and not enough time!!
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on February 11th, 2012 at 10:30 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Doug Sweetman
Thanks Dave - itching to give it a run now ?
|
4 runs from 5.12pm to 7.01pm:
11.413@120.62 (missed 3rd)
10.848@122.76 (6.866@99.4mph)
10.800@123.37 (6.841@ 99.68mph)
10.775@123.75 (6.832@100.17mph)
was running a bit leaner than the dyno,
so room to improve,
but good to go for Sydney in two weeks.
http://www.boostcruising.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=802347
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
reub
Veteran Volks Folk
VWRX is gone...
Posts: 2054
Threads: 160
Registered: September 2nd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on February 11th, 2012 at 10:36 PM |
|
|
Cool Dave.
Bring on Sydney
Reub
|
|
|
vassy66T1
A.k.a.: Marcus Vass
Veteran Volks Folk
Wow ... are U reading this?
Posts: 2120
Threads: 76
Registered: June 4th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisvegas
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Happy to own a VW
|
| posted on February 12th, 2012 at 08:37 AM |
|
|
Nice going Dave.
I thought the storm was coming sooner so didn't head out to see 
|
|
|
Sides
A.k.a.: Dave Sidery
Veteran Volks Folk
Posts: 2220
Threads: 59
Registered: May 20th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: Need... more... shed... time...
|
| posted on February 12th, 2012 at 08:57 AM |
|
|
Yeah, great result DB !!!
Each run being an improvement is a good sign too...
VWDCQ vice pres & web dude - vwdcqinc.org.au
Join a car club - get car peeps
My toys
'70 Hillclimb Bug 'Jezebel' w/- Haltech EFI - http://bit.ly/VwTNtQ
'60 KG Coupe - resto kinda started
01 New Beetle - gf's car, but I turn the spanners |
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on February 14th, 2012 at 07:22 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by dangerous
with the new found secrets of power.
|
I forgot to mention a big thank you to Darren Krewechuk from Canada, for his advice,
and a lead on some tips from
Darren Morgan at Reher Morrison Race Engines. (his exhaust port "rules of thumb")
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
drgouk
Slammed & Awesome Dubber
Posts: 92
Threads: 21
Registered: March 1st, 2009
Member Is Offline
Location: New Zealand
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on February 17th, 2012 at 04:59 AM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by dangerous
| Quote: | Originally
posted by dangerous
with the new found secrets of power.
|
I forgot to mention a big thank you to Darren Krewechuk from Canada, for his advice,
and his lead on some advice from
Darren Morgan at Reher Morrison Race Engines with his exhaust port "rules of thumb".
|
Could you share these rules of thumb?
|
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on February 17th, 2012 at 07:08 AM |
|
|
No.
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
Dak-A-Tak
A.k.a.: Peter Page
Custom Title Time!
Volksie Pete
Posts: 1381
Threads: 216
Registered: January 9th, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Qld , Bethania
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: faster ,faster ,Done
|
| posted on February 17th, 2012 at 05:52 PM |
|
|
Maintance all done , hows the clutch look , any sign where sparks from ?
Lisa is taking her camera .
|
|
|
vassy66T1
A.k.a.: Marcus Vass
Veteran Volks Folk
Wow ... are U reading this?
Posts: 2120
Threads: 76
Registered: June 4th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisvegas
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Happy to own a VW
|
| posted on February 17th, 2012 at 06:23 PM |
|
|
Only a week to go ... kick arse Dave
|
|
|
Doug Sweetman
Veteran Volks Folk
Nil Bastardo Carborundum
Posts: 2128
Threads: 58
Registered: September 23rd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Perth, W.A
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: sweeeeet
|
| posted on February 18th, 2012 at 10:23 AM |
|
|
Nice strong consistent times Dave, top work. A buck twenty four mph is pretty fkn fast in my books too !!
Would this car meet andra super street rules ? Just thinking based on times it would be in the top half of super street field in Perth......
|
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on February 19th, 2012 at 07:04 AM |
|
|
ANDRA Super Street is up to 11.00 seconds,
and then after that, from 10.99 and faster, you go into Super Sedan.
Yes the car and driver are ANDRA legal to run in Super Sedan now.
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on February 19th, 2012 at 07:09 AM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Dak-A-Tak
Maintance all done , hows the clutch look , any sign where sparks from ?
Lisa is taking her camera .
|
Hey dude,
no obvious sources of spark, but i hit everything in the drive train with an eagle eye.
The outer 930 CV flange was very close to the IRS arm, so now it has more clearance.
Brakes are clear too. The spring plate bolts are close to the wheel, but have never rubbed.
Perhaps some sparks from the exhaust slip joints on the rev limiter?
The clutch looked good but had about 0.3mm wear in 13 runs and dyno time,
so adjusted the spacers.
All set for Sydney!
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
westi
Custom Title Time!
what the
Posts: 1610
Threads: 28
Registered: August 30th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: milperra
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
Mood: not blue, pink
|
| posted on February 19th, 2012 at 07:49 AM |
|
|
You are a machine . Have a safe trip to you and all the boys from the sunny state.
Can't wait to see the new combo in action.
down sharon.
|
|
|
Dak-A-Tak
A.k.a.: Peter Page
Custom Title Time!
Volksie Pete
Posts: 1381
Threads: 216
Registered: January 9th, 2004
Member Is Offline
Location: Qld , Bethania
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: faster ,faster ,Done
|
| posted on February 19th, 2012 at 09:49 PM |
|
|
Sounds good .
Watch him Dave ! he is being to nice , to you !
|
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on February 27th, 2012 at 07:37 AM |
|
|
WOW! What a great long week end the Sydney trip was!
Left home at 6am on Friday morning and was home by 5.38pm on Sunday arvo.
It was great to catch up with everyone,
but unfortunately I was busy working on the car most of the day!
I did however, get a personal best eventually, of 10.70 @ 126.1 MPH,
but on my first run I broke a #3 exhaust rocker so that run was dismall(sp?).
Thanks to Mike Kristen, we went back to Penriff, and stole the rockers off the CBB ghia.
As soon as I started the engine, it sounded a little off, but oil pressure was good, as was the throttle response,
but a 12.19 @ only 109.56 told me something was sad.
Both the rockers on #4 had now just failed, and so that pass was a 3 cylinder one.
Interesting is that the speed equated to 183HP and 7220rpm.
Two more rockers, and the car was back to its old self.
With a guess tune up on the fuel system for some new nozzles,
it went 10.704 at 126.10 mph, which made all the hard work worth while.
It was good also to know that it was not a totally clean pass, so there is more room yet for improvement!
The 126.1mph speed equates to 279 FW HP and 8311rpm in 4th gear
My last run was all over the track, since I had not checked the wheely bar adjustment all day,
and it was aborted to save the car. 13.3 at 95 or so.
Photos courtesy of Reub.
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
dragvw2180
Officially Full-On Dubber
Posts: 393
Threads: 33
Registered: May 27th, 2006
Member Is Offline
Location: North Carolina,usa
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on February 27th, 2012 at 12:22 PM |
|
|
Congrats on the 279 hp, have you figured out what caused the rocker problem ? Mike
|
|
|
dangerous
A.k.a.: Dave Butler Muffin Man
23 Windows of Awesome
Posts: 5901
Threads: 178
Registered: January 6th, 2005
Member Is Offline
Location: Gold Coast
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: 591
|
| posted on February 27th, 2012 at 12:30 PM |
|
|
Hi Mike,
I will have to talk with Heads upPerformance,
but I think I may have done the damage when I first installed them.
I have since found that springs installed TOO FAR from coil bind can have spring surge,
and this may have occurred when I was too afraid to run the springs so high in tension.
Normally damage will not occur, but with the other springs having so much rate, the surge may have hammered them.
| Quote: | Originally
posted by westi
That's mad Alan.
|
|
|
|
vassy66T1
A.k.a.: Marcus Vass
Veteran Volks Folk
Wow ... are U reading this?
Posts: 2120
Threads: 76
Registered: June 4th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisvegas
Theme: UltimaBB Streamlined2
Mood: Happy to own a VW
|
| posted on February 27th, 2012 at 07:48 PM |
|
|
It was good to see you get a good run in (if only one) after the effort not just to get there, but to repair as well.
|
|
|
humpty
Bishop of Volkswagenism
Posts: 3336
Threads: 139
Registered: September 2nd, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Fremantle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Totally boosted!
|
| posted on February 27th, 2012 at 09:11 PM |
|
|
An amazing weekend for sure.... Great to catch up with you again Dave after all these years.... And just like the old times, watching you and
"Pete's old car" smack out those amazing numbers was truly awesome....
Long may it continue!
|
|
|
dragvw2180
Officially Full-On Dubber
Posts: 393
Threads: 33
Registered: May 27th, 2006
Member Is Offline
Location: North Carolina,usa
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on February 28th, 2012 at 12:09 AM |
|
|
This is a video which compares and shows valve float and surge if anyone wants to see it, Mike
http://www.engr.colostate.edu/~dga/high_speed_video/mechanisms/MERC_valve_spr...
|
|
|
Stanley
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
I guess the reward is in the doing of it
Posts: 4523
Threads: 270
Registered: March 13th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Karalee...near Ipswich Qld
Theme: UltimaBB Psyche Grey
Mood: caught a bolt of lightning cursed the day I let it go
|
| posted on April 11th, 2012 at 08:43 PM |
|
|
What's doing DB......been quiet at Reedy Creek
|
|
|
| Pages: 1 .. 35 36 37 38 39 .. 53 |
