36hp to 12v car?

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Hey guys, wondering what I need to do to my 36hp to run it in a 12v bug or bus? Ignition wise, What about the flywheel?

Any tips on what it takes would be great! thanks!

[glutamodo]

You can keep the small flywheel and a 6V starter, if the tranny is 67/newer, you just need to replace the starter bushing in the later tranny with an adapter style.

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC%2DC10%2D5766

The generator is going to be the big thing - you'll have to use the Porsche 912 style 12V 90mm-diameter generator, which is not cheap. Or find an automotive electrical rebuild expert who can re-wind your 6V generator so that it outputs 12V, (and use a 12V voltage regulator too, of course) (Either that or convert your 12V car down to 6V, but that's not a very good option either.)

The ignition, just change the coil out for a 12V version, the rest will be fine on either voltage.

-Andy

[morymob]

There are 2 types of 12v coils,1=has to have external ballast resistor,2nd=has ballast built in as in VW type. 6v dont need ballast. Ballast is to limit current flow thru coil so u dont fry points real quick.