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bigblock7575 Thu Jul 14, 2005 6:54 pm

Hello everyone, Iwas hoping for a little advice on my Dunebuggy. Im geeting ready to pull out a 1200cc 36hp engine and replace it with a 1600 dual port engine. The buggy is currently a 6v system ill need to switch it over to 12v whats the best way. Starter,battery,bulbs,flywheel, tranny,etc..???? Any help would be great Thank You, Tom

tcrdn Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:02 pm

This guy has a great site and makes the conversion simple. Check it out.

I changed mine for 6 to 12. Lights, gen, regulator and coil was all I did. 6v starter works great on 12v and will for a long time if you keep it tuned up.

Peace,
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TC

http://www.nls.net/mp/volks/

baja5 Thu Jul 14, 2005 8:50 pm

Sounds like you have it down,don't forget a wiper step down unless you like them running at warp speed. most vw shops will put a kit together for you if you ask.

Tim10 Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:14 am

search the web for "speedy jim"

his website has step by step.

Don't bother swapping flywheel/starter... mine has been working for years.

Tim



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