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Join the contest SubscribeWas that the Dunn/Benson strip?Used to be a couple of turbo Vdubs at the local dragstrip that were pretty quick. One was a rail buggy with a big blow through Holley carb. He ran street tires and spun to about 330 mark. I asked him why no slicks and he said he tried but couldn’t steer with slicks LOL
I was running my 472 inch ’70 Dart at the time and that rail could give it a run depending on the day.
Saw Bowie at MSG when he was doing the Ziggy Stardust tour in '73. Was not a fan but the tickets were free so what the hell. Showed up wearing jeans, flannel shirt, boots and denim jacket and we were definitely out of place in the crowd. Was actually a great concert.
Heh, I just posted a second ago then saw this.Saw Bowie at MSG when he was doing the Ziggy Stardust tour in '73. Was not a fan but the tickets were free so what the hell. Showed up wearing jeans, flannel shirt, boots and denim jacket and we were definitely out of place in the crowd. Was actually a great concert.
Yeah. I have spent many nights out there.Was that the Dunn/Benson strip?
I’ve been in a few bugs that would bounce the front wheels and it’s kinda impressive from a small car
If you dont already have an engine case....you'll probably be stuck with either a used one or one of the Autolinea aluminum ones (and even those are few and far between). New magnesium original style cases are non-existent right now.Air cooled has come a long ways. Can get blocks already cut for big bore setups, like 94mm pistons and 350 Chevy journals. Air cooled is neat, but in a reliability way, will never be as good as a water cooled motor. Maybe I’m wrong, but in the years I’ve been around bugs and baja setups, that’s my take on it. Guess I need to get busy looking for parts
All the more reason to suby swap it. I have a 1640 in the car right now, so push come to shove, it could be opened up some. Not sure I’d get all the way to 2300 range with it though? It’s an early 70s AE coded block.If you dont already have an engine case....you'll probably be stuck with either a used one or one of the Autolinea aluminum ones (and even those are few and far between). New magnesium original style cases are non-existent right now.
Eh, as long as it's a dual relief case, you can punch that out to 2180 without much work, as long as the bearing bores aren't pounded to shit. And you're not looking for stupid horsepower. I had an 1835 with dual zeniths back in the 70's, with stock size tires I had to be real careful with the throttle in turns, even on dry pavement. But if stupid horsepower is your goal, a Subbie may be worth the work. But with a swing axle??All the more reason to suby swap it. I have a 1640 in the car right now, so push come to shove, it could be opened up some. Not sure I’d get all the way to 2300 range with it though? It’s an early 70s AE coded block.
It is a dual relief block. Don’t remember what size crank and thrust bearing I used last year when I rebuilt it. I have the boxes in the shop for reference though. As far as HP want, I know I want to be in the 220 range some day, but in all honesty I’d settle for 150-180 in this little car. Would have to get my swing axle rebuilt with freeway flyer style setup or similar at some point to hold up to the added ponies.Eh, as long as it's a dual relief case, you can punch that out to 2180 without much work, as long as the bearing bores aren't pounded to shit. And you're not looking for stupid horsepower. I had an 1835 with dual zeniths back in the 70's, with stock size tires I had to be real careful with the throttle in turns, even on dry pavement. But if stupid horsepower is your goal, a Subbie may be worth the work. But with a swing axle??
Don't know if you've seen this one, but it's a pretty cool 58 with a Subbie...
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Turbo is the answer.It is a dual relief block. Don’t remember what size crank and thrust bearing I used last year when I rebuilt it. I have the boxes in the shop for reference though. As far as HP want, I know I want to be in the 220 range some day, but in all honesty I’d settle for 150-180 in this little car. Would have to get my swing axle rebuilt with freeway flyer style setup or similar at some point to hold up to the added ponies.
I don’t want to drag race it, I just want to disappoint people on the street with an old beater. View attachment 7826133
I just got back into the A/C VW world after 30+ years away. But still have the base of the motor I mentioned including the carbs. I think that was about 110 HP, based on calculations from weight vs 0-60 time. A 2 liter based on 78 stroke x 90.5 bore should give a ton of power and be very reliable and not require a lot of clearancing inside the case. The best power range comes from balancing the carbs/cam/heads/exhaust properly.It is a dual relief block. Don’t remember what size crank and thrust bearing I used last year when I rebuilt it. I have the boxes in the shop for reference though. As far as HP want, I know I want to be in the 220 range some day, but in all honesty I’d settle for 150-180 in this little car. Would have to get my swing axle rebuilt with freeway flyer style setup or similar at some point to hold up to the added ponies.
I don’t want to drag race it, I just want to disappoint people on the street with an old beater. View attachment 7826133
If it's going to be a shop chair ya gotta fix it right
Give him a break, it matches the car!!That chair needs some duct tape
If it's going to be a shop chair ya gotta fix it right
If IRIC this is from The Giant Claw. Watched all the great and good sci-fi movies on Saturday nights back in the mid-60s.
^^That's why God gave us 10mm!
^^^^^ this is goldSo you could lose it?
...that American education system right there...
Only a certain segment of the population.
They must likely vote D also.
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No, I realize it's a smaller bullet. But when it comes to energy on target however......that American education system right there...
No, I realize it's a smaller bullet. But when it comes to energy on target however...
Oh well...
Eh, it's only Monday, I'm sure worse things will happen this week.Shoulda went with 500 S&W. Now you're marked for life.
Won’t open for me. Don’t tease me like that!