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Akantares
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How's old Stripey doing? 
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Nepenthe88
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| Stuartzickefoose wrote: |
....updates?  |
Yeah, but not much. Got new shoes for her . Tires are bald as can be, but they're $2500 billet rims I got for $200 cause the kid needed cash bad. Gotta re-drill the rotors to 4x100, but that ain't no biggie. Haven't done it though. It sounds like a cold weather project... That and stuffing the subaru engine in. All in good time
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Stuartzickefoose
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....updates?
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Nepenthe88
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Lastly I bought a stainless steel header that I think should work on the bug and keep ground clearance to a maximum. I got it off Ebay for $120 with free shipping. I'll still need a muffler, but won't buy that until I see how things line up and what things look like. Here's a pic:
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I also bought an aluminum racing radiator to put in the bus. I bought it with a pair of 12" red slimline fans to give me some more options when I install the Neon radiator in the bug.
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Nepenthe88
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I also bought (I know, I know...) a Spectre air filter. This is the same air filter I used in the bus (though that one was blue, and this one is red). It has a number of flanges which make it universal. One of those flanges is enough to connect it securely to a chopped down Stock Subaru air intake like I did in the bus. Here's a picture of the one I made for the bus. The bug one will be similar:
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Nepenthe88
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Lets see... I also bought another NPN sensor for the VSS wheel of death:
Why do I plan to make a VSS wheel of death speed sensor? Because without one, SOME ECU's will generate a check engine code and may cause the car to stall on deceleration / idle. I figure it's better to spend the $10 as "preventative maintenance" now than deal with issues later when I might be more busy
Here's how to wire it up (the one in the bus works well (apparently, as I have no issues):
Blue - Ground
Black - VSS signal to ECU
Brown - 12volt ignition power - this is to power the LED that lights up when it detects metal.
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Nepenthe88
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I also bought another thermostat housing from Tom Shiels at SubaruVanagon here: http://subaruvanagon.com/tom/Thermostat%20housingk.htm I have one of those on the bus already and I have no issues with the long run of the heater core, so again, I figured I would keep both set-ups the same.
Here's a picture of the one I installed in the bus:
and a blurb from Tom's website. As always he was a pleasure to deal with! And half the reason I bought the housing was just to keep a great VW part supplier in business the only way I can
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The cooling configurations shown on Tom's cooling system link refers to an additional thermostat housing. This housing is mainly intended for people who either live and drive their Vanagons in cold weather or have a water heater connected to the heater circuit. Under these conditions, without the separate thermostat housing, the engine temperature will rise significantly when the heaters are on full blast in cold weather or when the water being heated is still cold. As confirmed by Peter and Dieter (fellow vanagon.com list members) this separate housing for the thermostat keeps the engine temperature rock solid regardless of out side temperature and use of your heater/heater circuit.
I have had a number of people asking for these housings. So I have arranged with a local machine shop to make up a small quantity (unfortunately this is not the cheapest way to go - they would be much cheaper if I could afford to order 100 at one time).
So here is the deal - I make up a kit consisting of the following:
bullet Thermostat housing - 1 inch thick,
bullet 1/4 NPT with 1/2 ID brass barbed fitting for the coolant hose connection,
bullet 2 longer bolts - to go through the cap, through the housing and into the water pump base.
It will be all ready to install. |
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Nepenthe88
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I also bought a pair of shortened aluminum oil sumps (one for the bug, one for the bus) for $350. I got them from Small Car here: http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29943
Here's a blurb from their website:
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Now you can have all the ground clearance the original Vanagon offers and still keep the original Subaru oil capacity. An added benefit is cooler oil as a result of the heat dissipation from a thick wall aluminum pan. The inside of this pan has a shaped bottom allowing better scavenging of oil under the worst conditions of high RPM operation, hard cornering or serious off roading.
Features
Thickwall alloy aluminum for handling the worst conditions
Stock Subaru oil capacity (4.3 liters) or 5.5 quarts when filled to the later Subaru level
Shaped bottom for superior oil scavenging
Finned exterior for heat dissipation
Heliarc welded screened oil pickup
Stainless bolts with aluminum washers
Comes with o-rings for the oil pickup and for the stock or our flexible dipstick
4 5/16" total height saves over 2 inches when compared to the stock Subaru oil pan
Fits all Subaru 4 cylinder engines from 1990 on. |
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Nepenthe88
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Next, I bought a Mendeola "Stiffy" to help support the engine and the increased torque it'll put out. I got it here http://www.mendeolasuspension.com/the-stiffy---kafer-bar-system.html
Here's a blurb:
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The all new state of the art Mendeola "Stiffy" is the first of it's kind. Traditional Kafer bar systems only tie in the frame horns and shock towers. This puts all the stress on the shock towers. We have found a way on IRS and Swing axle type 1 vehicles to fully trianglate the rear chassis, by adding two additional attachment points near the torsion tube, so while most kits only offer 4 attachment points, The Stiffy offers 6.
This spreads the torsional loads through the entire rear frame work of the chassis like never before. The stiffy is made out of one inch .095 wall 4130 chromoly, along with all Clevis and Pins. 1/4 inch plate ties all the frame attachment points together. Stiffy are available in Silver, Black, and Red powder coat and can be ordered in custom colors for additional charge.
Specs:
6 Attachment Points
.095 4130 Chromoly
1/4" Plate ties
Available for all VW Chassis
100% Bolt in
TIG Welded
Available in Silver, Red or Black. Custom colors avail. |
I bought the red one for $275 including shipping. Here's a pic:
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Nepenthe88
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I've been MIA for a while, I know... So I guess it's time for an update.
I'm currently looking for another Subaru Donor so I can do the swap in the bug as I used the EJ22 engine and harness in my newly acquired '78 bus. In preparation for a summers worth of conversion work (and finishing details on the bus), I've been on a parts buying extravaganza. Here's what I got:
It takes more effort to turn the Subaru engine over than the bus / bug aircooled one, so I'm upgrading...so what did I get? I got a pair of adapter plates (one for the bus, one for the bug) from from WestyVentures (http://westyventures.com/parts.html). These adapters will allow me to use the same SR0408X TDI starter in both vehicles. The bus (with the 091 transaxle) requires the manual adapter, the bug (or pre 091 busses) use the automatic adapter. Both are $75 including shipping.
Here's a quick blurb from WestyVentures that gives some additional info:
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| "MORE-TORQUE" starter adaptor for engine conversions: Most adaptor-plate conversions had been using the 'Hi-Torque' IMI starter. These have been known to fail frequently and do not have enough speed OR torque to start most high-compression engines, especially the diesels and some Subarus. Even the 'new improved' versions offered are no better. I have developed this adaptor to utilize the commonly available, powerful (1.8~2.0 kw) and reliable starter from the 1996 - 2003 manual-trans VW TDI (diesel) cars, the SR0408X/409X. The adaptor mates with this starter to provide an easy installation to the waterboxer manual-trans bell housing. The SR0408X/409X is a Bosch high torque gear-reduction type starter, is slightly longer than the stock wbx starter, and has a self-supporting shaft-- it no longer requires the pilot bushing to position the shaft end. On Syncro applications with locker, a 3/4" notch will be required in the diff-lock bracket, and youmust use the longer (2.25") type bracket (photo below) and corresponding locker pin. Sorry, it will not work with the short bracket unless you extend both the bracket and the locker pin. The adaptor will work with ALL conversions using a Kennedy, Eurospec, SmallCar, Vanaru, or Tiico engine adaptor plate and stock-diameter ring gear, also with the stock Vanagon WBX. The 'automatic' version adaptor is essentially a thicker version of the manual adaptor - and has been shown to be a good fit for the earlier Bus or Beelte manual transmission (70's) so we've got you covered there as well. |
One last thing to mention... If you have a pre 091 transaxle, or are doing a conversion in a bug, you can use a SR0407X starter WITHOUT an adapter. All it requires is filing the holes in the flange of the starter slightly to have the bolt holes line up. I decided to spend the long dollar and use the adapter for the bug for 2 reasons. #1- it allows me to us an unmodified starter, so if there's an issue while I'm out and about I have a pure bolt on solution. And... #2- this allows me to use the exact same starter in both vehicles, which appeals to me for some reason.
Here's a link to some info on the SR0407X starter modification. There's someone here on TheSamba that did the mod and it worked well.
http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=142624&start=15
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cseay1
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Nice job - you put a lot of work into that and it came out nice! Congrats!
I think it looks better without the white rally stripes .. have you thought about some black rocker stripes like the Formula Vee dealer pack?
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theduckwithluck
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some punches at the eyes and wala u have a black eye |
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theduckwithluck
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theduckwithluck
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There... that's better!
TjD was right when he said stripes would be too much. Knowing that, I had to say goodbye to the white Hella caps. |
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1054165.jp...054164.jpg
looking the same jst convertible and im actually gonna paint the rings later today ha but hey nice bug u got there my friend! |
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togatony
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hehehehe! Beetle....
I think I might paint the EMPI's black instead of red? And... I think I'm gonna stick with a VW red, namely L451- "Indian Red" (or Ruby red... I need to go to the paint store and see them in person) |
Hey Nepen- where did you mock this beetle up at? Been searching for something other than bugselecta for awhile but with no luck! |
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68ohiobug
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As any VW fan you have a collect... and as I have read this thread I have to go with many others and say "Dam You" 
How is it you find all of these bugs... 
Anyway,
The bug looks sweet. In my opinion Stripes needs stripes... maybe black ones
but thats up to you.
I have a 71' Super that is a heap of rust that I want to restore some day,
and my current baby is a 68' beetle that will be along the lines of baja/class 11.. maybe.
The dash and rear speaker you fab'd up is awesome, your thread has given me ideas for the sound system I want to install,
cause lets admit it just one speaker and an AM/FM radio don't cut it any more..
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Nepenthe88
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school induced VWithdrawl?
...I mean, I haven't scored a new bug in like...2 months or something
glad to hear you're almost done welding. I don't envy what comes next tho... sanding sanding sanding away your fingerprints. It's such a strange feeling (and mindnumbingly tedious), haha! Have fun
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Hey Nep, Just saying what's up!
I'm Seeing the changes of the normal VW hobbyist functions caused by the I've-got-too-many-VW's disease! That's VW Pathophysiology!
I take solace in the fact that you can't work on VW's in the winter! At least that gives me a chance to catch up a little. I'm getting ready to weld on the last piece on my super, the front apron, before I finally start the reassembly process! Watching the subie conversion thread too!
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| ... I spend more time shaking it than directing it?! I get a pretty decent blast for 8sec. then have to shake it again. |
- Words to live by right there!
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Nepenthe88
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@EugenFJR: Thanks bud! I'm currently in VW hibernation mode.The weather's changed (and I still don't have a garage), which makes completing projects difficult (and undesirable). That and I'm lacking in the free time department. School's all encompassing at this point-- mentally, physically and emotionally-- and by the looks of things, that's not gonna change until the middle of May... ...at which point I will undoubtedly be in need of a change in cognitive landscape-->Pathophysiology be damned, gimme my BUG TRUCK back!!!
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EugenFJR
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Nep88 ( I hope you dont mind that I shortened your name a little  .) I want to tell you that the 1st thing I read on here was your build on this thread, then the bugtruck, and how you lucked out on that Karman Ghia barn find. Best of luck to you in your restorations. |
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