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payin_vw
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 Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2014 3:47 pm Post subject: Beetle engine air compressor based ! |
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I have been thinking about this for a long time, im sure someone
Has done it already.
I want to build a high output compressor using a beetle engine,
My idea involves the two front piston/cylinders, rears will be
Taking out and using just the cylinders to help holding the heads
. Using a electric motor hook to the pulley to run the monster.
Any input is greatly appreciated even if us only to chew my rear end.
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60ragtop
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http://www.dunnrightinc.com/
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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johnnypan
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| Grimmer Schmidt did ford v8's for years.. |
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morymob
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| Could be done but not very practical. A co called 'Dunrite'or something like that in So Carolina makes A turn key with 2 cyls 4 pwr & 2 large cyls with modded pistons(did use stock earlier) 4 compressor function. Big diff is a special grind cam with double lobes 4 comp pistons, lobes 180 each other which made each stroke a compression stroke,I bought a cam awhile back to build me one but never really needed it, was intended to sand blast & 94's 4 compressor 2 cyls. This co also sold kits to convert an eng . |
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*Darren
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payin_vw
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Holly Guacamole !!!
those are great ideas, i was thinking in powering the engine/compressor with a electric motor, to make it simple, removing the rear pistons to help the electric motor with the moving mass, not flywheel neither  no oil cooler and so on, yes oil pump to help with lubrication.
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vwracerdave
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Although the VolksAir is a neat ideal, you would be far better off buying a standard air compressor with a gas engine.
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