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David Raistrick
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Ok, so you are talking about this one?
https://store.vintagespeed.com.tw/Stainless-Steel-...p201392897
If I use that on a 1904 with stock valve size (dual port) and 218 cam, could it be quieter than the VS Superflow without totally killing my power?
I know it is all hypothetical - but any educated guess helps… |
Looks like VS has revamped their lineup - and changed the naming - since I bought mine in '12 (and hey - look at that - 9 years old and still running strong! I'd have gone through 5-7 stock german units in that time...except I'd have pushed them until they were completely rotten...). The old "sport, standard tailpipe" was the closest to stock they had (left exit tailpipe). This looks like it's been replaced with the "classic sport" and they've added some true-stock style systems.
Unless you're running high rpm (north of the fan-robs-power limit around 4500-5000), you're probably not going to see any significant difference between the sport and the superflow - and VS isn't giving much detail about the physical differences to judge by. The pure stock style ("110mm") would probably not hurt much either.
You could ping the VS team (they used to be responsive, years ago...) and ask them what the decibel vs horsepower/torque difference might be between the 3 on an engine like yours......
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dgsaz
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| Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2021 10:06 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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The fit with the cutout of the rear apron is really good. Not sure I want to go to a 4:1 merged with the squirrely muffler going off back toward the passenger side…
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Here's a thread on the same subject. Some very good, understable information.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=753388&highlight=dgsaz
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| Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2021 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Painted and installed proper 15” bus wheels on my ‘64 13W.
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 8:44 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Wow mikelars, you did an outstanding job. Looking forward to seeing it on your bus.
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Restored a 1966 license plate for my ‘66 Split Bus:
1. Stripped it down to bare metal
2. Fixed minor bends
3. Cleaned with mineral spirits
4. Primed with etch primer
5. Sprayed 3 coats of black automotive gloss (allowed to dry hard)
6. Sprayed 3 coats of “caterpillar yellow” over the black (allowed to dry medium)
7. Used wet sandpaper and rubbing compound to “reveal” black lettering
8. Performed a final scrub with rubbing compound
Before and After
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 9:02 am Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Excellent job on the plates,
The bus look great as well...big difference with truck wheels.
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dgsaz
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:43 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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| mikelars wrote: |
The fit with the cutout of the rear apron is really good. Not sure I want to go to a 4:1 merged with the squirrely muffler going off back toward the passenger side…
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As I mentioned previously, my engine and yours are very similar. I think the Super Flow is larger than needed, perhaps to a performance deficit. I think your engine would be best supported by the VS Sport as shown above.
With regards to sound, I think you will find the VS Sport muffler to be quieter.
My 4/1 sounded like a Harley, the VS sounds like a Porsche 912. They are similar in design.
Here's where I'll get myself slapped around for giving engine advise without reeeeealy knowing what I'm talking about but what the hell. It won't be advise, just information.
Here's the graph for your engine as I understand it currently:
I make the assumption that you are running 1.1 ratio rockers.
Then I changed 3 things on your engine.
The exhaust is 1 5/8 - 4/1 with muffler. Changed to 1 3/8 with muffler.
Rocker arms changed to 1.25 RR.
Last and probably most important. Buy some L-3 heads from ACI and replace the current heads. There are lots of ways to go but I have first hand knowledge of these. These are stock size valves but the heads flow much better than stock.
Here's the graph with the changes and an overlay.
It appears I loaded the photos in the wrong order. You should be able to figure out what's what. Your current engine is on the bottom and the revised engine is on top. Opps
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dgsaz
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:50 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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| mikelars wrote: |
The fit with the cutout of the rear apron is really good. Not sure I want to go to a 4:1 merged with the squirrely muffler going off back toward the passenger side…
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Check this table on displacement to HP.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6415575
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dgsaz
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 3:58 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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I am trying to figure out what I have as far as Heads - what is the difference between L3 and VW Dual Ports? I have these from AA
1 x VW 1600 Dual Port Cylinder Heads, Stainless Steel Valves 35.5X32 "Pair" (sku: 500 400 85B X2)
Bore Size : 92 Bore
https://aapistons.com/products/new-vw-1600-dual-port-cylinder-head-35-5x32
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The last graphs I posted were using the wrong cam.
I ran the info again with just a change in heads, all thing other than that are the same. It appears that the cam (218) likes the extra flow of the L3 heads.
I ran different exhaust sizes and the 1 1/2 tested best. Again, that's a 4/1 with a muffler. Here are two more graphs, your current engine as built, your current engine with L3 heads. Pretty impressive.
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Reversed the pictures, again.
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| Is the difference in the porting then? I have 35.5/32 dual port heads, and am not sure what the difference is between mine and the L3s on ACN. The L3s flow better but have the same valve size and DP? |
It's in the porting. You could take your existing heads to someone who knows the ins and outs of hand porting and I would think you could meet the performance of the L3's. You will have to add H/D springs and a really good valve job.
Go poke around in the high performance forum. There's a ton of information over there. Search "basic porting" see what comes up.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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| mikelars wrote: |
Interesting. Can you run it with 40/35 heads just to see? So the L3 with 35.5/32 put me at 109 peak HP - wondering if 40/35 makes any difference - if I were to swap out the heads and leave my exhaust.
I have 1 1/2 inch performance heater boxes and VS SuperFlow - so I am thinking maybe the heads are limiting me? |
Without a doubt.
Here's the numbers with 40/35 heads. (L-3 stock valve size on the right)
112.2 Hp @ 5500 RPM vs 109.3 @ 5500
119.8 lb/lp @ 4500 RPM vs 122.7 @ 4000
I used these heads. The performance guys speak highly of these.
https://www.cbperformance.com/category-s/387.htm
The bigger the valves the higher the RPM to get power. While you picked up a couple HP you would lose torque in about the same amount.
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| Posted: Sat Sep 04, 2021 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: What did you do for your Bus today? |
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Interesting. Can you run it with 40/35 heads just to see? So the L3 with 35.5/32 put me at 109 peak HP - wondering if 40/35 makes any difference - if I were to swap out the heads and leave my exhaust.
I have 1 1/2 inch performance heater boxes and VS SuperFlow - so I am thinking maybe the heads are limiting me? |
Here's what ACN says about the 218 cam:
Web Cam Type 1 Camshaft, Grind 218, 1.1 or 1.25 Rockers, 00-382 is designed for 1.1 and 1.25 rockers, and it's specs are .455" Valve Lift with 1.1 Rockers, 280 degrees of advertised duration, and 242 degrees of duration at .050" checking clearance. This is an awesome turbo cam in turbocharged street engines when ground on a 112 Lobe Separation angle! For a Type 1 get this on a 105LC. This is also a great choice for bus and type 3 engines in the 1800 - 2100 cc range.
We refer to this cam as the "Turbo Plus" cam. This cam likes good flowing heads, and is a FANTASTIC cam for mild turbo engines when used with a 112 Lobe Center. It's also great for Baja Bugs and Class 9 SCORE cars. The cam looks like it's aggressive due to the pointy lobe, but it's actually not. This cam just doesn't hold the valve open at full lift for very long, which gives some people the impression that it's "aggressive". This is a great bus cam for small and medium sized engines (Mild strokers)!
This cam works fine even with stock heads, but it's performance is much better with some porting, and especially if larger valves are used. Expect a power band from 1000 to 5500 RPMs, the more head work and carburetion the better the top end will be.
We recommend HD single springs for 1.1 rockers, and dual springs or beehives for 1.25 rockers. Use a compression ratio of 7.75-8.25:1 in Type 2s and Type 3s, or 8.75-9:1 in Type 1s.
If you choose to use this cam with 1.25 rockers, you will get another 2-300 RPMs at the expense of valve train life.
Personally I would stay with stock valve size because it's a bus. That's my take.
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