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VWhead Samba Member
Joined: September 27, 2009 Posts: 337 Location: Pacific Grove,CA
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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84' Red Doka 1.8T test drive
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_________________ 81' Single Cab Syncro 1.8T GMW
88' 2wd Westy 1.8T GMW
www.gmwerks.com
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Tristar Eric Samba Member
Joined: July 25, 2004 Posts: 1241 Location: Portland, Or
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Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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The red Doka needs flares!
Looking good Paul! _________________ Vanagon/Transporter flares here: www.terrawagen.com
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VWhead Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Tristar Eric wrote:
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The red Doka needs flares!
Looking good Paul! |
Thanks Eric, I agree they look pretty sweet on my 1.8T Westy
_________________ 81' Single Cab Syncro 1.8T GMW
88' 2wd Westy 1.8T GMW
www.gmwerks.com
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madspaniard Samba Member
Joined: August 18, 2008 Posts: 3795 Location: Alameda, CA
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:08 pm Post subject: |
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Sweet video, when are you going to start doing conversions for vans with auto tranny? _________________ 1991 Westy auto w/ Peloquin TBD
"The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad” - Salvador Dali |
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VWhead Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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madspaniard wrote:
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Sweet video, when are you going to start doing conversions for vans with auto tranny? |
Thanks
Good question
I'm clearing the operating table for the next conversion, it's an automatic Westy. We have a real nice throttle drive-by-wire/kick down system designed for it. Looking forward to helping out the auto's _________________ 81' Single Cab Syncro 1.8T GMW
88' 2wd Westy 1.8T GMW
www.gmwerks.com
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ThankYouJerry Samba Member
Joined: September 01, 2012 Posts: 2271 Location: Shakedown Street
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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VWhead wrote: |
madspaniard wrote:
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Sweet video, when are you going to start doing conversions for vans with auto tranny? |
Thanks
Good question
I'm clearing the operating table for the next conversion, it's an automatic Westy. We have a real nice throttle drive-by-wire/kick down system designed for it. Looking forward to helping out the auto's |
Stephan's been doing them. He just reworked/improved the throttle system very nicely! What's your plan for auto R&P? _________________ 1990 Multivan - "Ohana"
1.8T, Auto w/3.27 R&P + Peloquin TBD
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VWhead Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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ThankYouJerry wrote:
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Stephan's been doing them. He just reworked/improved the throttle system very nicely! What's your plan for auto R&P? |
Yep, I know
R/P all depends on tire size. So why not put a bigger tire on stock R/P? _________________ 81' Single Cab Syncro 1.8T GMW
88' 2wd Westy 1.8T GMW
www.gmwerks.com
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ThankYouJerry Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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VWhead wrote: |
ThankYouJerry wrote:
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Stephan's been doing them. He just reworked/improved the throttle system very nicely! What's your plan for auto R&P? |
Yep, I know
R/P all depends on tire size. So why not put a bigger tire on stock R/P? |
Give it a try. I had a bigger tire (215/65/15 = 26.5") mated to a 3.73. Didn't like it. Curious to hear how another R&P/Tire combo might work out. _________________ 1990 Multivan - "Ohana"
1.8T, Auto w/3.27 R&P + Peloquin TBD |
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Mountain1.8t Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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What are you 2wd guys running for suspension springs these days? I just installed a 1.8t in my '85 2wd westy with Gowesty 1.5" lift springs, and it appears to be sagging in the back. I believe the 1.8t engine is a bit heavier than the wbx, so I'm wondering what my options are at this point....
I'm not that excited to do spring spacers as I've read that it is not good for progressive spring performance.
I want to keep the van lifted between 1.5 to 2" max.
I want the van level. |
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Altoona Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:34 pm Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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Running_Man wrote: |
What are you 2wd guys running for suspension springs these days? I just installed a 1.8t in my '85 2wd westy with Gowesty 1.5" lift springs, and it appears to be sagging in the back. I believe the 1.8t engine is a bit heavier than the wbx, so I'm wondering what my options are at this point....
I'm not that excited to do spring spacers as I've read that it is not good for progressive spring performance.
I want to keep the van lifted between 1.5 to 2" max.
I want the van level. |
Spacers don't affect the spring performance at all. If you are happy with how it rides, throw some spacers in there. |
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Christopher Schimke Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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Altoona wrote: |
Running_Man wrote: |
What are you 2wd guys running for suspension springs these days? I just installed a 1.8t in my '85 2wd westy with Gowesty 1.5" lift springs, and it appears to be sagging in the back. I believe the 1.8t engine is a bit heavier than the wbx, so I'm wondering what my options are at this point....
I'm not that excited to do spring spacers as I've read that it is not good for progressive spring performance.
I want to keep the van lifted between 1.5 to 2" max.
I want the van level. |
Spacers don't affect the spring performance at all. If you are happy with how it rides, throw some spacers in there. |
I totally agree (no issues with spring spacers)! _________________ "Sometimes you have to build a box to think outside of." - Bruce (not Springsteen)
*Custom wheel hardware for Audi/VW, Porsche and Mercedes wheels - Urethane Suspension Bushings*
T3Technique.com or contact me at [email protected] |
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VWhead Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2016 6:03 pm Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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Spacers, it does the trick. _________________ 81' Single Cab Syncro 1.8T GMW
88' 2wd Westy 1.8T GMW
www.gmwerks.com
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dkoesyncro Samba Member
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Posted: Tue May 25, 2021 6:09 pm Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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Does anyone know what motor mount Paul used on the passenger side? The engine was an 06A block and used from a transverse Mk4 VW. |
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xoo00oox Samba Member
Joined: February 11, 2010 Posts: 2672 Location: East Nassau, NY
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 3:23 am Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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Do you have a picture of the mount your wondering about? |
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dkoesyncro Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 5:17 am Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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I don't, but Paul reached out and said it was custom. It's tight because its squeezed in between the AC and the oil filter housing.
Par for the course here, I'm going to bend up some EMT to mock up the carrier bars before moving to some real stuff and using a tube bender. |
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xoo00oox Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 5:27 am Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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Are you trying to mount up the Passat motor mount brackets and using the transverse accessories? |
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dkoesyncro Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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xoo00oox wrote: |
Are you trying to mount up the Passat motor mount brackets and using the transverse accessories? |
Yes, I plan on a hybridized install, using majority of the transverse engine coupled with some audi bits like turbo/manifold and engine brackets. Currently playing with the lego bits and seeing what I like and don't. |
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xoo00oox Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 9:51 am Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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It does all fit together, it is a little tight and requires some cutting and grinding but you can use the Passat mount and bracket and the MK4 accessories. I have done it a few times. |
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dkoesyncro Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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You use the Passat accessories bracket? It looked like I could use the Mk4 accessories bracket with the Audi engine bracket, this would require a v type notch cut from the mk4 bracket but looks like the AC might not line up well? |
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xoo00oox Samba Member
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Posted: Wed May 26, 2021 5:31 pm Post subject: Re: Another 1.8T hits the road !! |
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Either one. What I’m saying is it is possible to use the transverse accessories bracket with the inline mounts. Takes a little cutting but it will work and gives you a very compact setup. |
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