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Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:33 pm

Hi guys, I have a '68 Beetle with the 1300 dual port engine. I want to get a few small performance upgrades.

Does replacing the OEM air cleaner with an air filter make any difference? What else can I do besides that?

Regards

Sat Sep 22, 2012 6:37 pm

Hear we go! I cant wait to see the reply's.

Sat Sep 22, 2012 7:24 pm

http://www.aircooled.net/vw-performance-easy-mods-bolt-on/

Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:22 am

I've been to the Pakistan boarder.

Your answer. No. Make it run perfectly, in stock form first....

Then add the turbo decals and mismatched tires.

Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:49 am

id keep it stock so you an fix it
can buy parts
can expect others to figure out how it works and stock works best there.

baring that reality

go here and buy this book ,
his chapter on bolt on power is there, " best of best"
do not change the filter casing, leave it stock, it's not just a filter
it has velocity stack and a carb heat port. and PCV feed.
and needs no parts at service time( used motor oil)!

page ten
here.
10 USD
http://www.amazon.com/How-Hot-Rod-Volkswagen-Engines/dp/0912656034

do you get gasoline dirt cheap? more power is more fuel wasted.
no free lunch there.

Sun Sep 23, 2012 7:50 am

Quote: Then add the turbo decals and mismatched tires.

I vote for best ever post....

Sun Sep 23, 2012 10:08 am

DocLong wrote: I've been to the Pakistan boarder.

Your answer. No. Make it run perfectly, in stock form first....

Then add the turbo decals and mismatched tires.
I put the W8 enblem on my engine lid, seems to run ALOT FASTER!!!

Sun Sep 23, 2012 3:58 pm

taken somewhere over there....

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Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:32 pm

JRKman wrote: http://www.aircooled.net/vw-performance-easy-mods-bolt-on/

VERY helpful, thank you :)

Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:37 pm

Keeping it stock is your best bet...easy to repair anywhere...very reliable too.

Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:39 pm

candymustang66 wrote:
do you get gasoline dirt cheap? more power is more fuel wasted.
no free lunch there.

No, fuel is pretty expensive here. $4.32 USD a gallon. HOBC costs $5.52 a gallon.

So, first up on the list.

- Short throw shifter, is EMPI alright?

BTW, I am planning on getting the front-end dropped a bit, 2'' at max. Would you suggest dropped spindles?

Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:49 pm

10 dollars will last me a week on gas... and i have 35" tires on the back..super beetle somewhat baja'd out..and thats driving to and from to work and all my needless driving around. theres no way i get better mpg than you...