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CBDZ_CBDZ Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2007 Posts: 363 Location: Eastvale, CA
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 9:42 am Post subject: Type I or Type III Engine |
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I have been kicking around the idea of using a Type III configuration as opposed to the typical Type I. I have built both in the past, so I know the engine is the same, just the cooling tins and fans are different.
What are the pros & cons of using the Type III rather than the Type I. |
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Manx1173 Samba Member
Joined: July 19, 2005 Posts: 146 Location: Missouri
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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The original Manx was designed around an upright vw engine (type 1), however, a type 3 cooling configuration will also work. The only difference is that the T3 cooling fan and tin will hand out past the back of the buggy, depending on the body (could be con if you don't like the look). Some buggys, such as truck styles with a bed, were designed with the T3 style cooling in mind. They generally have a longer rear end with the engine beneath the bed and accessible with a cover.
It is really up to the builder's preference and what is available in his garage. |
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manxdavid Samba Member
Joined: November 24, 2003 Posts: 1841 Location: David Jones, Anglesey, North Wales, UK. Manxclub #678.
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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T3 engines work great in Buggies but are limited in the exhaust dept. as you can generally only fit dual cannons. |
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FarmerJohn Samba Member
Joined: December 16, 2007 Posts: 417 Location: Long Island NY
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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I've got type 3 in my manx kinda like the way it looks
pro : if you shred the belt you don't lose cooling fan seems like I've got more room to work on it especially carbs
con : not many exahust options |
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manxcraig Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: pendelton (indianapolis) indiana
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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Back when we were building buggies in the late 60's, early 70's the largest upright engines were 1500 SP's, but most were 36 or 40 horse engines.
If you had a type 3 1600 DP you really had something ! Because of that I still like the look of the type 3 in a buggy. _________________ 69 Meyers Manx II on 65 pan, 1 owner !
WANTED, Meyers Manx license plate frames, repo OK, don't like the new smiles per miles ones. |
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CBDZ_CBDZ Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2007 Posts: 363 Location: Eastvale, CA
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Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 10:28 pm Post subject: |
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The plan is to do a turbo setup. I feel that I will have more room to put stuff up high, and cleaner. I was originally thinking that I would try to hide the turbo behind the shroud, but am concearned with pulling heat off the turbo into the shroud to cool the cylinders and heads. Since the T-3 pulls fresh from the rear, there won't be an issue with a heat soaked turbo.
I am concerned with a little extra weight, and the extra length. How much more does a T-3 weigh, and how much longer? |
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manxcraig Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: pendelton (indianapolis) indiana
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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We sure think alike ! I have a 71 type 3 engine saved back for a turbo set up and install in my Manx. I really like the look of the type 3 but the space left vacant where the type 1 fan shroud is the real reason for the swap. I think I can do the turbo without cutting the body, which is completely out of the question.
I dont think the type 3 is any heavier, maybe 10-15 pounds at most, and is about 6 inches longer. Mines apart or I'd measure it for you. I also beleave a good exhaust system can be "extended" to clear the fan shroud. _________________ 69 Meyers Manx II on 65 pan, 1 owner !
WANTED, Meyers Manx license plate frames, repo OK, don't like the new smiles per miles ones. |
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CBDZ_CBDZ Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2007 Posts: 363 Location: Eastvale, CA
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Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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It must be the name...mine is Craig too!! |
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FarmerJohn Samba Member
Joined: December 16, 2007 Posts: 417 Location: Long Island NY
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Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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Oh yea another con or pro if it's a type 3 fuel inj. engine no provision for manual fuel pump in the case
I just had to replace my elec. pump on the road for the second time this
year !!! |
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manxcraig Samba Member
Joined: November 12, 2006 Posts: 617 Location: pendelton (indianapolis) indiana
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Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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Turbos require an electric fuel pump anyway, so its cool. _________________ 69 Meyers Manx II on 65 pan, 1 owner !
WANTED, Meyers Manx license plate frames, repo OK, don't like the new smiles per miles ones. |
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didget69 Samba Member
Joined: July 22, 2004 Posts: 4927 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 10:09 am Post subject: |
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If you wait awhile, someone will post a message saying that T3 setups will suck sand & trash into the cooling passages... it never fails...
... wait for it.... waaaait for it.... anytime now...
bnc _________________ I never found the need to impress people with any mechanic certifications, trophies or track wins... unless it was for Mom to post on the refrigerator door. |
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HeidelbergJohn4.0 Samba Member
Joined: March 01, 2004 Posts: 1199 Location: Havre de Grace, MD
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: |
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Type 3 setups will suck sand and trash into the cooling passages
Really though, I've seen a couple buggies with type 3 cooling that look pretty good, especially with nice big webers and a fat turbo perched right in the middle of everything and a fat 3" exhaust off of the turbo shootin flames straight back. I've been looking for the picture but can't find it to save my self.
[/img] _________________ 71 LWB Manx style dunebuggy
71 Beetle
71 Volksrod
Machette Speedster
2012 Passat TDI SE (sadly sitting in a buyback parking lot somewhere waiting for it's heart to be ripped out.)
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superman73 Samba Member
Joined: December 21, 2006 Posts: 2032 Location: Crystal Springs, Mississippi
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 10:39 am Post subject: |
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ya know t3 engines will suck up sand and trash....lol...j/k. really though, i was thinking about using a 67 t3 engine i pulled from a squareback in my manx clone. now i know it will work. thanks for the info. btw...mines a 1500 dp dual carb, im thinking about using some 87 mm pistons i have on the shelf in it. _________________ Chuck
Jesus Saves
70 deluxe bus
74 ghia 1776 dual carb
67 manx clone
various other parts cars.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=228364&highlight=superman73sb+bellsouth |
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superman73 Samba Member
Joined: December 21, 2006 Posts: 2032 Location: Crystal Springs, Mississippi
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superman73 Samba Member
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HeidelbergJohn4.0 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:09 am Post subject: |
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If I remember correctly those may hit the ends of the cooling housing. Many of them also have interference problems with dual carbs as well. _________________ 71 LWB Manx style dunebuggy
71 Beetle
71 Volksrod
Machette Speedster
2012 Passat TDI SE (sadly sitting in a buyback parking lot somewhere waiting for it's heart to be ripped out.) |
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superman73 Samba Member
Joined: December 21, 2006 Posts: 2032 Location: Crystal Springs, Mississippi
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CBDZ_CBDZ Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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OK...looking at the pictures, thank you by-the-way, it looks like the aluminum shroud hangs down pretty low. Is it lower than the main engine block?
Has anybody even cut off the snouts for the forced heater air? Those look kinda funky...not as clean as I remember. |
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manxcraig Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=301086
Is this the look your after? _________________ 69 Meyers Manx II on 65 pan, 1 owner !
WANTED, Meyers Manx license plate frames, repo OK, don't like the new smiles per miles ones. |
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superman73 Samba Member
Joined: December 21, 2006 Posts: 2032 Location: Crystal Springs, Mississippi
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