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HappyJack replied to the topic "EMMA" 2232cc BCW "Build Sheet" revisited in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
oh, I forgot — I also thought I had “elephant feet” valve adjusters on each valve — as Kentt suggested
But it turns out that I have SCAT ball adjusters: SCAT Swivel Ball Style Valve Adjusters (Courier Adjusting Screws), are MUCH easier on the valve than standard valve adjusting screws, especially for you guys running non-stock camshafts or 1… -
billnparts replied to the topic MINI in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 3 months ago
Nine Grand was the estimate. Should have it back in a month.
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edward ericson replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Me neither. I guess he didn’t make enough $$.
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edward ericson replied to the topic MINI in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 3 months ago
Hah. That sounds smart. But I wonder if the rally guys need to get aftermarket control arms. 🙂
Best to Patti. -
Royal replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
……and speaking of Dyno’s, did anybody see one at Carlisle this year? There was one 2 yrs ago, but I don’t remember it this year or last.
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billnparts replied to the topic MINI in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 3 months ago
I’m told that the control arms are designed to snap. This saves the mounting points from pulling and distorting the unibody. Sometimes auto engineers use their heads.billnparts2014-06-04 03:42:32
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Royal replied to the topic Rev Limiters in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Kent, you’ve got the right word: pesky. When we took the carb off the car and rebuilt it, I noticed that the o-rings that go around the idle mixture had hardened and cracked, and crumbled…another victim of ethanol. The idle jets pull fuel from a small inaccessible chamber that pieces of the rubber had migrated to. Used air and carb cleaner to…[Read more]
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edward ericson replied to the topic Windy Driving Issues in the forum VW Based Kits 11 years, 3 months ago
Tire pressure! I’d completely forgotten about this.
Check your tire pressure. Should be about 16 lbs in front, maybe 24 in back. If it’s more you might see this wandering in the wind effect. -
edward ericson replied to the topic MINI in the forum Pictures of your other Ride 11 years, 3 months ago
Yow.
Glad she’s OK & you’re insured. The lower control arm on that rear passenger corner looks like it might need some straightening. -
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. -
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… -
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… -
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… - Load More
