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Tue Sep 22, 2009 1:11 pm

Now, I've got a boner. Thanks.

:lol: :lol:

Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:22 pm

10 second 2332 Turbo Split Bus (with roof rack) vs Skyline

Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:15 pm

ArtistAntonio wrote: 10 second 2332 Turbo Split Bus (with roof rack) vs Skyline

Think there's some confusion here, that bus is indeed a 2332 but with ida's and runs i'm sure mid 15's. It's a UK bus and I know the guy!

Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:37 pm

And here's mine !

The motor is a 2275 FI turbo built by John @ Powerhaus. It did a 14.8 1/4 mile with the engine out of the crate and very basically tuned. It's now had a good dyno and pumping out far more hp. The dyno sheet shows we stopped tuning / dynoing @5k as we heard a rattle - this turned out to be the two screws that hold the shroud to the heads tins working loose and allowing the shroud to lift !! It's going to come out and be blueprinted this winter along with the water/air intercooler set up i've had laying round all summer - there's lots more to come from it :lol:

Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:21 pm

Wow, that's a weapon!
Just putting a 1776cc in my bus made a huge difference.
I shudder to think what that would be like!
Is it loud or does the turbo muffler take some of the edge off the noise?
Are you just running it on premium 98 fuel?

Mon Sep 28, 2009 12:39 am

Andy P wrote: Wow, that's a weapon!
Just putting a 1776cc in my bus made a huge difference.
I shudder to think what that would be like!
Is it loud or does the turbo muffler take some of the edge off the noise?
Are you just running it on premium 98 fuel?

Hi, yeah it's a rocket but still sweet round town!
It is quite loud to be honest, the turbo has a very loud whistle (nice) and the unmuffled tailpipe does grate a tiny bit on long journeys - it's been across to Belgium twice this year to shows.
99 octane shell optimax is used at all times, luckily easily available :wink:

Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:11 am

Even on a standard motor premium fuel makes a big difference.
My '67 used to run a 1600dp with the dual Kadrons the current motor has and we always ran 98 Octane in it.
We cooked the motor, bent a rod and buggered the case when it lost all oil pressure and died but the heads and manifolds were fine and the petrol made ALL the difference.
Using clean fuel makes a difference full stop and when the temp goes up it helped even more.
The same old heads got a full porting and matching.
Might be 10c more a litre but it saves a LOT more the next time you need to do a rebuild.

Wed Sep 30, 2009 8:11 pm

Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:24 am

Mr. Electric Wizard wrote: pyrOman wrote:

That looks badass! :P

OH MY GOD!!!
Whomakes this?

Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:21 am

dredward wrote: Mr. Electric Wizard wrote: pyrOman wrote:

That looks badass! :P

OH MY GOD!!!
Whomakes this?

Red 9 Design

$2300 plus $700 shipping to the U.S.

http://www.red9design.com/buswishbones.htm

Thu Oct 01, 2009 7:30 pm

Some great buses mentioned so far. I'd like to know more info on the early bus running RDB's pulling the wheelie. What are the specs for the engine and gearbox. That thing rocks!!!

My '63 Single Cab is a sleeper. Here's a shot:

I've done an IRS conversion and built up a nice gearbox for it. The engine is a 2332cc running 48 IDF's, FK8 cam, 40x35 denham heads, 10 to 1 compression, and a smattering of nice parts. So far it runs very smooth and strong. No idea of its potential 1/4 mile performance (yet).

I hope to squirt some paint on it next summer.

Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:31 pm

bill may wrote: bad dog racing wrote: Worlds Fastest Bus using Reduction Gear Boxes.
5th Fastest Bus in the World.

BOR 64 September 6, 2009
Sacramento Raceway

13.747 at 98.597mph

13.741 at 99.671mph

where are more pictures of this bus? i love it. :D

Here's a couple more. We have fabricated a limiter for the downward travel of the spring plates thus eliminating the tendency of the rear wheels to hop.

Fri Oct 02, 2009 6:59 pm

That's very cool. What are the specs of the drive train?

Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:07 pm

wardvwracer wrote: That's very cool. What are the specs of the drive train?

hey David,i love this bus.

Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:55 pm

What, no one knows the specs of the drag bus???

Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:39 pm

From owner...."Porsche 3.2 & 915. The 3.2 is a stock bottom end with 46 PMO's Electromotive crank fire, SSI's and custom muffler. About 245 h.p. The trans is an '84 with 7:31 r&p and early 5th. gear"

more info here...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/487912-911-engine-trans-axel-vw-bus.html

Mon Oct 05, 2009 7:46 pm

993 Bus

More info here ... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/487912-911-engine-trans-axel-vw-bus.html

Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:06 pm

Creative Engineering Bus rack & pinion

$1100 as of 10/2009

Words from the manufactures site...

"At last feel safe driving your bus. Junk that 100 year old technology and say good by to boat steering. We offer the most precise steering you can imagine. Our rack and pinion conversion kits are designed to replace your old worn out old steering box and give your bus the feel of a modern car. Several years of development have gone into this range of kits to make them the safest and best designed conversion in the world.

After testing many production car racks and having several “specials” manufactured for us, we decided the only way to get a perfect product was to design our own rack to fit within the confines of the vehicles chassis without any modifications. It had to be manufactured to the highest quality for safety and performance, so we asked the countries top specialist rack manufacturer who’s clients include McClaren, Caterham as well as many of the Europes top motor sport teams. The result is a rack that will give you incredibly responsive steering with minimal slack. With a carefully selected ratio, you will discover the slightest movement of the steering wheel will give immediate response at the wheels.

The other parts in our kits, such as the steering shafts, drive couplings and bevel boxes are produced by one of Europe's most respected Steering Component manufacturer’s with 30 years experience. With a combined experience of over 70 years, our three companies can offer you a system like no other.

These kits are bolt in applications requiring only minimal triming of your bus to accomodate. No welding is required * and installation should only take approximately four hours. We include photographic step by step fitting instructions. Although not difficult, we do advise that installation is only carried out by an experienced automotive engineer."

More info here... http://creative-engineering.com/index.php?page=sho...p;Itemid=2

Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:13 pm

shawn63deluxe wrote: And here's mine !

Must be that front CA license plate that makes it fast.

Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:16 pm

shawn63deluxe wrote: And here's mine !

Guy in blue cant believe his eyes.