| Author |
Message |
DLK550
Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2006
Posts: 23
Location: Baltimore, MD
|
 Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 3:45 pm Post subject: Speedwell USA |
 |
|
Is Speedwell USA still around?
They had some interesting 36hp parts in one of the VW magazines a few years ago. Venturis for 28 PCI's and modified 36 hp heads.
Any contact?
Thanks!
Doug Kennedy |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
John Moxon 
Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004
Posts: 14183
Location: Southampton U.K.
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
blankmange
Type 3 Darksider
Joined: July 17, 2004
Posts: 11498
Location: Bloßer Stahl-preapocalyptic MidCoast
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 12:51 am Post subject: |
|
|
interesting that you don't see the Speedwell logo anywhere on that page...
_________________
póg mo thóin
Certified DHS Technician
Samba Member # 24517 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Unkl Ian
Samba Member
Joined: September 11, 2008
Posts: 288
Location: Near Toronto
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:29 am Post subject: |
|
|
| That page has been "under construction" for a while. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TomSimon
Samba Member
Joined: January 13, 2004
Posts: 751
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Unkl Ian wrote: |
| That page has been "under construction" for a while. |
Under construction for at least three years that I am aware of... i keep hearing that Ray has some parts for sale, though |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
vintage fiberglass
Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2006
Posts: 486
Location: Reading, Pa
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2013 9:33 am Post subject: Speedwell USA |
|
|
| Ray Shubert is still around. He is the gentleman that owns Speedwell USA. He is totally buried in restoration work on some very rare coach built cars. Once in a while he can snagged by phone or e-mail. He is one of the best metal fabricators on the planet along with Mark at Metelcraft in Ohio, and makes amazing old speed parts when he has the time. He has helped me in the past. Tim |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Julio Iniguez
Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2004
Posts: 130
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:53 am Post subject: Re: Speedwell USA |
|
|
| vintage fiberglass wrote: |
| Ray Shubert is still around. He is the gentleman that owns Speedwell USA. He is totally buried in restoration work on some very rare coach built cars. Once in a while he can snagged by phone or e-mail. He is one of the best metal fabricators on the planet along with Mark at Metelcraft in Ohio, and makes amazing old speed parts when he has the time. He has helped me in the past. Tim |
I second that!
Be patient as the above comment about being buried with projects is so true, but he will get back to you. He was at the Bug-In with lots of his goodies and I just happen to pick up a few more for my 36 stroker. So over time I have picked up from Speedwellusa..... an oil baffle, vented stock valve covers, pre-A Porsche style articulated lifter inserts and most recently had Ray rebuild my Solex 40 P-II's with his velocity stacks, put them on his new Okrasa manifolds , installed his 1.25 ratio rockers and capped them off with his bolt on valve covers. Hope I didn't miss anything. Every thing is top quality! oh yeah, and his Denzel linkage.
[email protected] |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
sixty9fasty
Samba Member
Joined: April 12, 2004
Posts: 1066
Location: crockett, ca
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Yeah, he was at Bug O selling some stuff. Asked about the sebring style exhaust, was told it would be awhile. Luckily a friend of mine had a spare and hooked me up this past weekend! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
txoval
Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2004
Posts: 3838
Location: The Woodlands, TX
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 7:51 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I own a Speedwell blower and I'm finally getting close to running it, but has anyone else actually run one?
Are there any reviews? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
356ride
Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2008
Posts: 128
Location: porsche curves
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
txoval
Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2004
Posts: 3838
Location: The Woodlands, TX
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I'm anticipating a major increase in low end torque, which should make driving fun.
Any other review comments? Easy tuning?
Do you have any other modifications? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
356ride
Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2008
Posts: 128
Location: porsche curves
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2013 2:24 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| you do get a major increase in low end torque, great fun |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
[email protected]
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 833
Location: Rialto. CA
|
| Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2025 9:43 pm Post subject: Re: Speedwell USA |
|
|
Good news folks ...Looks like speedwell usa will be soon be selling 36hp parts by the end of this month and maybe they will have new products too..link below ...
https://speedwellusa.com/ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
1958ghia
Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2001
Posts: 258
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2025 12:23 pm Post subject: Re: Speedwell USA |
|
|
Maybe it was an early April Fool's joke.  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
[email protected]
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 833
Location: Rialto. CA
|
| Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2025 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: Speedwell USA |
|
|
| 1958ghia wrote: |
| Maybe it was an early April Fool's joke. |
Imagine lol |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jbannon
Samba Member
Joined: September 19, 2020
Posts: 219
Location: New York
|
| Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2025 11:47 pm Post subject: Re: Speedwell USA |
|
|
It’s good to know I’m not the only one who thought that. I was really hoping he would start selling products again.
_________________
59 Beetle - Diamond Grey
58 Beetle ragtop - Glacier Blue
58 Beetle ragtop - Black
56 Beetle - Stratos Silver
62 Beetle - Turkis
67 Beetle - Savannah Beige |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
1958ghia
Samba Member
Joined: August 21, 2001
Posts: 258
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2025 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Speedwell USA |
|
|
Speedwell site now has intake manifolds up for sale online! Just in case anyone was watching and hoping for something specific (I'm anxiously awaiting 6-hole Denzel-style crank pulley!).
https://speedwellusa.com/ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
[email protected]
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 833
Location: Rialto. CA
|
| Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2025 11:29 pm Post subject: Re: Speedwell USA |
|
|
| Dang 375+shipping for the Okrasa manifolds.. I thought the $250 that they use to be listed at was alot ....im just getting behind in my dream projects prices keep going up ....I wonder why the manifolds are expensive compared to the 1600 dual manifolds....why can't they find a/ the companys who makes the 1600cc manifolds/ parts ... so that the 36hp parts can be as close to the 1600cc parts .....I get it demand but I guaranteed that if more new 36hp performance parts were made just like the 1600cc more 36hp engines would be getting build/ built because the parts would be available and cheaper than what they are today ...... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dave1
Samba Member
Joined: September 12, 2003
Posts: 527
Location: United Kingdom, London
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2025 4:24 pm Post subject: Re: Speedwell USA |
|
|
I've messaged speedwell but had no replies is this common
Thanks Dave |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
[email protected]
Samba Member
Joined: June 24, 2015
Posts: 833
Location: Rialto. CA
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2025 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Speedwell USA |
|
|
| dave1 wrote: |
I've messaged speedwell but had no replies is this common
Thanks Dave |
Vary vary common...you have to send multiple emails ...but I've never had a problem when I email him/ them but I do seem to get the emails towards the night from him/ them .... |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
