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edward ericson replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
awesome!
Hot Rod dyno article 2006 on what to expect:http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/general/hrdp_0607_performance_engine_dyno_testing/Here’s the innerwebs on the question “Can a dyno pull hurn my… -
billnparts replied to the topic MINI in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 3 months ago
What a way to start the day. This was on Patti’s way to work. A Nissan Pathfinder changed lanes without looking.(Yes, they were cited). Spun her around and bounced her off a curb before stopping in the middle of the highway. She was unhurt and managed to drag it to the shoulder. All the Pathfinder suffered was a scuff on the front bumper cover. -
HappyJack replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Hey all,
I did get an answer back from the engine tuner in Ohio — here;s what he said to my question about top RPM and shift point:Hi,I will conservatively say 5500 RPMS. I asked our engine builder and he said that’s a good place to start. Do you know what type of connecting rods and valve springs you have in the engine? If you have some dual… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Not according to tuners and dyno people
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HappyJack replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
That was:
Drew’s Off Road Performance LLC.2610 Bobmeyer Rd.Hamilton, Oh. 45015
The engine was modified by them in 2005….LOOOOOOONG time ago in engine years, I guess — unless the car was sitting for most of that time…???And Ed, that $ 100 spent on a dyno pull may be worth it to settle my mind as to how much power that engine can really pu… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Hey Jack! Two hours down RT 17
$100 to do a dyno pull & I bet when they see what ya brung they give you one free. -
Montie Henderson replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Hey Jack was that “Larry’s off road” in Dayton Oh. I live in Dayton..
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edward ericson replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Would that I had a spare TDr!
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HappyJack replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Wow!! Great advice Ed. Now I just have to find a deserted paved landing strip so that I can experiment without any more blue lights coming up behind me to see what I’m doing….
Oh, and I have to wait until I get that SCAT pulley with Sand Seal delivered so that I can try to keep the oil in the engine and not on the engine.Seems that I’ve been s… -
Phil replied to the topic Juneybug MG TD build in the forum My Project 11 years, 3 months ago
I suggest you do it. Now is the best time. You will not be sorry. You likely will be sorry if you don’t.Phil
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edward ericson replied to the topic TD Muffler in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
While we’re on the subject of the Steering Box and adjusting same, I just came across this post from a guy whose job was rebuilding VW steering boxes in the 1990s. Go about halfway down thsi thread to the post by hotrodsurplus. It is very worth reading whether you plan to turn the screws on your steering box or already did…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
That’s why I asked, Jack. If you buy a rev limiter and/or a shift light you ought to know about where the engine is designed to make power, and where it’s over-revving, so you can set it up.
Typically in big VW builds you find these numbers two ways.* Or actually you combine the ways.Way number 1 involves talking to the builder and getting his idea… -
Mike Schumacher replied to the topic Juneybug MG TD build in the forum My Project 11 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Jack I know I should but progress is so slow I just don’t want to add 1 more item.
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HappyJack replied to the topic Juneybug MG TD build in the forum My Project 11 years, 3 months ago
Hey Mike,
While you have the car that far apart, you may want to consider moving the e-brake back aft of the shifter so that you can reach it easily. Ed has a really good post on how he did the move, and I have posted my results of moving the e-brake on my FiberFab kit. Now is the time…..take a look at the past posts — it will be much easier i… -
HappyJack replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
I sent an email to the shop in Dayton OH that last worked on that engine …and it was in 2005…I’ll post info on redline for that engine if I get a response….
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Mike Schumacher replied to the topic Juneybug MG TD build in the forum My Project 11 years, 3 months ago
after a brutal winter and some other issues finally got my head back into the project. I ignored some good advice about moving the ebrake back as well and after fighting with the cable tubes realized it was not all extra work.
I found cross section of tunnel at thesamba. pretty useful.
Have a new master cylinder and all new lines, n…[Read more] -
HappyJack replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Ed, that’s a good question. I have no data on that. I have had it rev’d up to 5500 for a short time and it could still have gone higher — but what’s the designed top rpm — ??? How can we tell other than revving it up until it eats itself and then backing down a few hundred rpm…???
I do have the name of the guy who R&R’d that engine in 200… -
edward ericson replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
What is the designed red line for that engine, Jack?
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edward ericson replied to the topic TD Muffler in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Excellent work!:-)
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Dana Gibbs replied to the topic TD Muffler in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Took care of sloppy steering yesterday. Previous owner did not install the spacer keeping the shaft centered in the column. Also had a loose bolt where shaft connected to the steering box. My quick shift kit and all bushongs have been shipped from Jbugs in California. Hope to fix that anfd put on the new empi muffler this week. Starting to come…[Read more]
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