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 Learner
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| posted on August 16th, 2007 at 10:35 AM |
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ej 22 conversion
hey all,
just changed my mind from building a baja to street beetle. i'm looking at the ej22. i think it's reliable enough but not sure about power. what do
people think?
also more importantly, i neer done any convertion or even built a motor so......
what is needed in a conversion (specialy the ej22)
cheers.
a website could be hepfull too.
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| posted on August 16th, 2007 at 01:34 PM |
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do a search on the forum.. i remember not long ago someone posted a website link that had estimated costs associated with an engine change also.
good luck.
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| posted on August 16th, 2007 at 05:29 PM |
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They have approx 105 rear wheel hp as proven in a EJ 22 powered Kombi at the recent Dyno Day here in Qld and even though that motor is in a kombi the
hp will not change when fitted in a beetle or anything else it will obviosley just work better in a lighter car like a beetle.
Custom Offroad here in Qld also do a DIY kit so i would recomend giving them a call and saving your self a few headaches
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| posted on August 16th, 2007 at 05:32 PM |
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What's your budget?
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| posted on August 16th, 2007 at 07:18 PM |
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I got 101 hp at the rear wheels for stock EJ22 in our bus
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| posted on August 17th, 2007 at 08:42 AM |
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the EJ22 only makes 130ish HP at the crank (later versions made a little more).
You'll expect to lose somewhere between 20-25% of the power through the VW gearbox and CV's, which gives you a bit over 100 at the wheels.
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| posted on August 17th, 2007 at 04:32 PM |
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i think the 105 is good enough. i don't want to mess around too much with the fitting of the engine which i think the ej22 does best. or does anyone
have any other suggestions?
budget is not important for the moment.
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| posted on August 17th, 2007 at 07:18 PM |
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It's okay to dream but if you want to turn them to plans budget is CRITICAL
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on August 17th, 2007 at 07:42 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by VWCOOL
It's okay to dream but if you want to turn them to plans budget is CRITICAL
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Why?? I had no budget when mine were done. I just got them done...
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| posted on August 18th, 2007 at 05:13 PM |
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no budget because i take it as a long term project. since there are many upgrades to make to accept a bigger engines, there are many jobs that can
slowly be done.
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| posted on February 17th, 2008 at 03:02 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by MickH
| Quote: | Originally
posted by VWCOOL
It's okay to dream but if you want to turn them to plans budget is CRITICAL
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Why?? I had no budget when mine were done. I just got them done...
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Yeah true but you also sold a kidney
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| posted on February 23rd, 2008 at 11:06 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by Learner
no budget because i take it as a long term project. since there are many upgrades to make to accept a bigger engines, there are many jobs that can
slowly be done.
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If you want to do as much yourself as you can you will save money, learn a lot and get a lot of satisfaction but you will need to take your time...so what i did was buy another kombi for my daily driver
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