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runslikeapenguin Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2005 Posts: 4674 Location: Federal way WA
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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El Vocho wrote: |
Penguin got it all correct exept that the engine is a type IV. |
custom heads then? that was what i was going on because i couldn't really get a good look at anything else. _________________ never forget 1-31-07 |
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Terry Cloyd Banned
Joined: March 23, 2004 Posts: 2218 Location: Valley Center "SO CAL"
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Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 11:21 pm Post subject: |
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The first mid-engine car ran a 14 1/2 rear shock with a 350LB spring. The shock was built by Armstrong. The time was 1975. Note: that was a short axle gear box. Jerry Siemens built the Fiber-tech car back then and the shock went to 15". If you have the Volkswagen Greats 1976 February that's Jerry's mid-engine aluminum car. Jerry also built the 450lb Fiber-Tech car for Mark Russell 1980. I still have one of Jerry's cars somewere. What is your gear box short or long axles? |
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El Vocho Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2006 Posts: 180
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:09 am Post subject: |
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runslikeapenguin wrote: |
El Vocho wrote: |
Penguin got it all correct exept that the engine is a type IV. |
custom heads then? that was what i was going on because i couldn't really get a good look at anything else. |
The heads are Scat split port heads.
The transaxle is a type 1 with a rhino case and long axles |
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jakeddy Samba Member
Joined: November 18, 2008 Posts: 192 Location: Oklahoma
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Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:09 am Post subject: |
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EV, is there any real difference in the air shock used in the front and back? Or is it just where they are mounted and aired up to?
I ask as I have spoted a pair of shocks from the front of a sand rail that would work (long enough) for the rear of my Fiber Tech chassis but I am unsure if they are heavy enough. The seller says he thinks they would be fine but I'd like to be sure before I spend the money.
Any ideas? |
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El Vocho Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2006 Posts: 180
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Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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I'm really not sure if the valving is different or the length for that matter.
You may find your answer on their website.
www.marvinshawshocks.com |
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