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DigiMatrix Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2010 Posts: 495 Location: Up North Canada
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2017 6:39 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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ohhorob wrote: |
I've disassembled the Digijet EPROM.. but I can't find any reverse engineering tools that assist with the Intel MCS-48 MCU (8049). Have you found something that works well for Digifant, or are you reversing all of this by hand? |
I am using IDAPro for Digifant, but it is a Motorola MC68HC11. IDAPro doesn't seem to have settings for the Intel MCS-48 MCU |
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DORIGTT Samba Member
Joined: October 01, 2003 Posts: 260 Location: Forest Grove, OR
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:45 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Any updates for us hungry WBX owners? _________________ To err is human, but if the eraser wears out before the pencil does you're a major screw-up. |
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drbug Samba Member
Joined: July 31, 2016 Posts: 22 Location: israel
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2018 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Hungry for input...
Is it running yet?
How is it?
Boost, hp, torque etc.
You got my curiosity... |
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trickfl0w2.1 Samba Member
Joined: September 25, 2018 Posts: 1 Location: Northern CA
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Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:23 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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I'm wondering too. Thinking about adding the amr500 supercharger to my WBX. Let us know how your project turned out. Thanks |
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toomanyveedubs Samba Member

Joined: November 26, 2007 Posts: 596 Location: Great White North
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:16 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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SL12572 Samba Member

Joined: April 13, 2011 Posts: 270 Location: Washington
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:44 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Hi All,
Sorry for the lack of updates, but unfortunately, I have to sell her:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2251598 _________________ 1987 Syncro converted to Westy. Supercharged WBX. Restoration almost complete!
1974 Porsche 914. Restoration and Rotary Power. Project pending. |
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Steve Arndt Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2005 Posts: 1797 Location: Boise, Idaho
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 2:56 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Darn I wanted to see a report of how awesome it ran not that it was for sale. Best of luck. _________________ Steve
Steve's 87 Syncro project |
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fleet_maintenance Samba Member

Joined: November 01, 2013 Posts: 323 Location: Upstate NY
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:08 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Steve Arndt wrote: |
Darn I wanted to see a report of how awesome it ran not that it was for sale. Best of luck. |
x2 on all of the above |
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fleet_maintenance Samba Member

Joined: November 01, 2013 Posts: 323 Location: Upstate NY
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:08 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Steve Arndt wrote: |
Darn I wanted to see a report of how awesome it ran not that it was for sale. Best of luck. |
x2 on all of the above |
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fleet_maintenance Samba Member

Joined: November 01, 2013 Posts: 323 Location: Upstate NY
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:08 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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Steve Arndt wrote: |
Darn I wanted to see a report of how awesome it ran not that it was for sale. Best of luck. |
x2 on all of the above |
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DuncanS Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2013 Posts: 4583 Location: New Hampshire
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:14 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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SL I'm so sorry to hear of what must be a devastating change in your life and projected future. I'm sure I echo all of us wishing you the best possible outcome to every aspect of this and hope that you are OK. |
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member

Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5930 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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SL12572 Samba Member

Joined: April 13, 2011 Posts: 270 Location: Washington
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Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2019 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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All,
Thank you very much for the kind words! This project has been a lot of fun over the years and it has been great getting everyone's input.
Also, while I am sad that the Syncro is going away, I do hope she goes to a good home that will appreciate it. Unfortunately with the massive business changes underway for me, I need to free up capital. While stressful, it will all work out in the end.
Thanks Again,
Scott _________________ 1987 Syncro converted to Westy. Supercharged WBX. Restoration almost complete!
1974 Porsche 914. Restoration and Rotary Power. Project pending. |
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hdenter Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2008 Posts: 2941 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2023 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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She's back on the market!
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2610879
I'd love to hear about how this worked out. Wonder if anyone did a dyno test?
Hans _________________ '79 triple white convertible bug
'84 sunroof vanagon
'85 weekender |
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4Gears4Tires Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2018 Posts: 4259 Location: MD
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Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 8:15 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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For the "loss" I would have thought swapping on some stock components and getting it through smog would be easier. How was this not considered pre purchase? _________________ '87 Syncro Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition
'85 Westy Sciuridae Domus Edition |
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crazyvwvanman Samba Member

Joined: January 28, 2008 Posts: 10385 Location: Orbiting San Diego
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Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:13 am Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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There are a few exceptions but "getting through SMOG" has to be done upon initial registration in the state and then every 2 years plus every ownership change in between.
A Calif SELLER has a legal obligation to provide a current smog certificate when they sell to a consumer in the state.
The smog certificates expire 90 day after the test.
The seller can write "sold as is" but that doesn't override their smog obligation in Calif even if the buyer agrees to it.
Mark
4Gears4Tires wrote: |
For the "loss" I would have thought swapping on some stock components and getting it through smog would be easier. How was this not considered pre purchase? |
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markswagen Samba Member
Joined: January 28, 2018 Posts: 1555 Location: san diego
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Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Project Supercharged WBX |
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it's here in san diego, l spent a couple of hours with it this afternoon.
she threw the blower belt, which took out the other two.
there are a few other issues that need to be dealt with, some more serious than others.
coolant leaks etc.
and right now she runs VERY poorly
so l'm going to have to learn how megasquirt works. _________________ markswagen {mobile mechanic} san diego area all early VW's cared for.
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elizer Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2016 Posts: 1501 Location: Northern Virginia
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