| [ Total Views: 951 | Total Replies: 30 | Thread Id: 13752 ] |
| Pages: 1 2 |
|
|
 karmannghia60
Custom Title Time!
Karmann Ghia Sucker
Posts: 1459
Threads: 388
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 09:51 PM |
|
|
Finally got my 356 Engine
Took a while and still a long way from being fit enough to grace the bum of the 356. Been sitting since 1974 :o but turns over ok with a reasonable
compression. What do you reckon I should do to it? I am intending on carbies rebuild, pulling the heads off and checking things out.
Raf
|
|
|
Grey 57
A.k.a.: Dean
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Old Grey Cruiser
Posts: 2937
Threads: 355
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Phillip Island
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: (OoVoO) (OVO).
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 09:54 PM |
|
|
Raf you can give to me to fit in my oval. 
Will these bolt straight into an oval engine bay?
What sort of HP do these make
|
|
|
karmannghia60
Custom Title Time!
Karmann Ghia Sucker
Posts: 1459
Threads: 388
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 09:57 PM |
|
|
I think it does with some tin mods. This one is just a 1600 normal so it does about 65hp in standard form. Super90s did 90hp. If the b&p are shot,
I will make it a 1720
|
|
|
speedster356
A.k.a.: Peter Mcleod
Custom Title Time!
Plastic not Classic Racing
Posts: 1624
Threads: 256
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: CHRIST church NZ
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Producing boost again in NZ
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 09:57 PM |
|
|
The ultimate retro speed equipment Dave:thumb
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH
Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH
Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm
Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.
|
|
|
karmannghia60
Custom Title Time!
Karmann Ghia Sucker
Posts: 1459
Threads: 388
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 10:03 PM |
|
|
And I will ditch the 32 Zenith that are on it now and use the 40 IDFs I have (if/when I find the manifolds for them)
|
|
|
Grey 57
A.k.a.: Dean
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Old Grey Cruiser
Posts: 2937
Threads: 355
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Phillip Island
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: (OoVoO) (OVO).
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 10:03 PM |
|
|
Oh yeah , yee haarr.
Bit more exy than a 1916 I'm thinkin.
|
|
|
speedster356
A.k.a.: Peter Mcleod
Custom Title Time!
Plastic not Classic Racing
Posts: 1624
Threads: 256
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: CHRIST church NZ
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Producing boost again in NZ
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 10:10 PM |
|
|
Hmmm not sure about that one Dave?:o
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH
Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH
Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm
Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.
|
|
|
Grey 57
A.k.a.: Dean
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Old Grey Cruiser
Posts: 2937
Threads: 355
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Phillip Island
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: (OoVoO) (OVO).
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 10:13 PM |
|
|
Ah thats Dean, Pat.
Just kidding Pete.
Hows my favorite Taxi going???
[Edited on 25-9-2003 by Grey 57]
|
|
|
speedster356
A.k.a.: Peter Mcleod
Custom Title Time!
Plastic not Classic Racing
Posts: 1624
Threads: 256
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: CHRIST church NZ
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Producing boost again in NZ
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 10:33 PM |
|
|
Sorry Bob...had my share of lubricant tonight!
Spyder-WISD 07-09-05 11.6s @ 125 MPH
Speedster-WISD Nats 05 14.4s @ 89 MPH
Jet cruiser-Coogee 22-09-05 900 deg C @ 110,000 rpm
Weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals....................Except the Weasel.
|
|
|
Grey 57
A.k.a.: Dean
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Old Grey Cruiser
Posts: 2937
Threads: 355
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Phillip Island
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: (OoVoO) (OVO).
|
| posted on September 25th, 2003 at 10:39 PM |
|
|
Me too.....Petrovic
Just realised I need another oil change BRB
|
|
|
Brad
Wolfsburg Elder
Posts: 3764
Threads: 332
Registered: August 24th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: SE QLD, Mt Nebo
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Manx Buggy Building
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 07:22 AM |
|
|
Carbs
I know a guy chassing 32's if you wanna sell them
|
|
|
 vw54
Super Administrator
Always Waiting 4 Friday
Posts: 16723
Threads: 378
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sunny Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Oval resto ongoing
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 07:27 AM |
|
|
Raf
And I will ditch the 32 Zenith that are on it now and use the
ditch them MY way will yar.... Raf dont do it these are the best for this engine
What are you going to do with the engine anyway ... how much did you pay for it ???
Dave Pat Pete DEan....
|
|
|
karmannghia60
Custom Title Time!
Karmann Ghia Sucker
Posts: 1459
Threads: 388
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 07:50 AM |
|
|
Dave, its going in here
I am going to get the thing running first and see how it goes before any mods. So any word of wisdom on what to do before starting it after 30 years
of being idle?
|
|
|
vw54
Super Administrator
Always Waiting 4 Friday
Posts: 16723
Threads: 378
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Sunny Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Oval resto ongoing
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 09:04 AM |
|
|
Replace all the flexiable fuel lines, brake lines and bleed correctly
Proberly have to remove and pull apart the wheel cylinders and master cylinder as whell in case there frozen.
Clean the fuel tank out with soap n water with some bolts n nuts inside shaken around to break any crud n rust away.
Make sure you have oil pressure in the engine and that oil is getting to the tappets by removing the covers under idle.
|
|
|
jenz58
Scirocco Rare
Postal Menace
Posts: 9121
Threads: 230
Registered: August 26th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: croydon, melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Cruisy
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 09:29 AM |
|
|
That is going to be one very sweet ride :thumb
|
|
|
karmannghia60
Custom Title Time!
Karmann Ghia Sucker
Posts: 1459
Threads: 388
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 09:59 AM |
|
|
Thanks Jenz, can't wait
Dave, I was referring to what I should do to the engine. The car has been totally stripped and restored. Everything is new or redone. I already
replaced ALL brake lines, hoses, wheel cylinders, everything. Same with suspension. Just wired the whole thing but need to hook things up. Bloody
nightmare, too much work specially when you work full time. But I love it
Raf
|
|
|
low_63_Dub
Casual Dubber
Posts: 25
Threads: 4
Registered: August 21st, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Adelaide
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 04:30 PM |
|
|
That looks like the 75hp motor out of a C.
If you want some performance ideas I recommend the "Porsche 356 Performance Guide" by Duane Spencer. I got a copy at the Technical Bookshop
in Swanston Street, approx $70. It is a very useful read and prescribes a good engine combo which will belt out 100HP+.
Your A looks like it is coming along nicely, my C should look like that this time next year.
Cheers
Andrew
|
|
|
karmannghia60
Custom Title Time!
Karmann Ghia Sucker
Posts: 1459
Threads: 388
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 08:51 PM |
|
|
Its a T5B, the very first of the Bs. The engine is definetely off a B too. I checked the serial #. Ant pics of yours? Can you tell me what parts of
the engine bay are covered with sound proofing material?
|
|
|
Grey 57
A.k.a.: Dean
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Old Grey Cruiser
Posts: 2937
Threads: 355
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Phillip Island
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: (OoVoO) (OVO).
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 08:56 PM |
|
|
What would you expect to pay for a good complete Super 90 engine?
|
|
|
karmannghia60
Custom Title Time!
Karmann Ghia Sucker
Posts: 1459
Threads: 388
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 08:57 PM |
|
|
A lot. I priced a few prior to getting this one. Its between $10k & $15k if you can find them. I paid $2.8k for this one
|
|
|
Grey 57
A.k.a.: Dean
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Old Grey Cruiser
Posts: 2937
Threads: 355
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Phillip Island
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: (OoVoO) (OVO).
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 08:59 PM |
|
|
That much eh! Sounds like you got a bargain Raf.
|
|
|
karmannghia60
Custom Title Time!
Karmann Ghia Sucker
Posts: 1459
Threads: 388
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 26th, 2003 at 09:01 PM |
|
|
The 1916 cost me less than that but I just wanted to keep it original
|
|
|
koolkarmakombi
Veteran Volks Folk
enkarmarising
Posts: 2078
Threads: 158
Registered: June 16th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: viva brisvegas
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: do you see the bats?
|
| posted on September 27th, 2003 at 12:22 PM |
|
|
My vote is for a complete pulldown. If it has been sitting for that long you can get corrosion in the un oiled sectiond of the internals.
That looks like suck a sweet ride and akter spending the best part of three large new seals, a looksee for corosion in the engine, check bearings etc
then you can drive that baby with confidence. |
|
|
pyr0
Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber
flame-on
Posts: 4457
Threads: 123
Registered: March 26th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: C'town sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: why work when you can surf ?
|
| posted on September 27th, 2003 at 12:32 PM |
|
|
i second that last notion
Founding member of the C'town Rat-Pack
 |
|
|
matara
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1342
Threads: 255
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melrose Park, Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Grey
Mood: 356'd
|
| posted on September 27th, 2003 at 12:52 PM |
|
|
Raf,
Keep it original as possible. If you put bigger carbs on you'll only be tempted to drive it hard! The original engine is so sweet. just wait til
you hear it running the sound of the little porsche is addictive! If you want me to take any pics of my A engine for reference, let me know. I just
remembered I need to U2U you about the hood handle too! You have U2U
Cheers
Steve
|
|
|
karmannghia60
Custom Title Time!
Karmann Ghia Sucker
Posts: 1459
Threads: 388
Registered: August 27th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melbourne
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 27th, 2003 at 09:06 PM |
|
|
Steve, didn't receive any u2u's!
If you can get me couple of pics of the engine bay it would be great. I need to figure out the sound proofing setup. Apart from the firewall and the
two sides, any other areas of the engine bay sound proofed? What sort of material is used?
raf
|
|
|
Q
Learner Dubber
Posts: 6
Threads: 1
Registered: May 8th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 28th, 2003 at 10:16 AM |
|
|
karmannghia60
I am about to restore my 356.
( SLEEPER will be rofl atm - its been about to happen for a while now.... :p )
These may help
**ENGINE BAY PICS**
cheers
Q
[Edited on 28-9-2003 by Q]
[Edited on 28-9-2003 by Q]
|
|
|
Mr Bubble Head
Insano Dub Head
Posts: 829
Threads: 107
Registered: August 29th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Melborne,Australia
Theme: UltimaBB Powder
|
| posted on September 28th, 2003 at 08:41 PM |
|
|
Good to see.....
Raf
Its good to see that you finally got the goods for a good price too.
Keep up the good work
nIck
recycle, restore, enjoy
|
|
|
Grey 57
A.k.a.: Dean
Son of Jim - Creator of Good
Old Grey Cruiser
Posts: 2937
Threads: 355
Registered: August 25th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Phillip Island
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: (OoVoO) (OVO).
|
| posted on September 28th, 2003 at 08:47 PM |
|
|
Gotta luv those 356'es. One day I will have one , one day
|
|
|
low_63_Dub
Casual Dubber
Posts: 25
Threads: 4
Registered: August 21st, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Adelaide
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on September 29th, 2003 at 09:25 AM |
|
|
Raf
No thoughts on the sound proofing, I got my C as an unfinished project and was completly dismantled. Go to 356 registry website and join the talk
list, you a sure to find the answer there.
No pics either at this time. There isn't much to see other than a rolling shell, stripped of paint.
Andrew
|
|
|
| Pages: 1 2 |
