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scotty timmerman Samba Member
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sunroof Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2021 8:21 am Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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Is there somewhere a person does a complete high performance build on a 36 Hp? I am very curious about all the upgrades someone could do to make large reliable horsepower out of a 36er.
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scotty timmerman Samba Member
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scotty timmerman Samba Member
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VW_Jimbo Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2022 11:56 pm Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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That is a NICE exhaust set up! _________________ Jimbo
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Rome Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 6:06 am Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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Installed the engine. It was a very tight fit. |
That first short sentence probably involves hours of work... Engine looks fantastic! What was your technique to get the engine in with or without the SG OKRASA manifolds? Both off, then install fan shroud in car, 1 side off, shroud loose; or...?
Really impressive fabrication of your exhaust system. It'll be "The Mouse that Roared" (title of a classic movie).
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bwaz Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 9:38 am Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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Getting my 40 horse back in was tough with leaving the heater boxes on... I'd expect almost a short block going in would be the best if anything bigger than a stock 36 going back in |
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scotty timmerman Samba Member
Joined: January 10, 2010 Posts: 997 Location: gigharbor W.A
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Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:05 am Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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Rome wrote: |
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Installed the engine. It was a very tight fit. |
That first short sentence probably involves hours of work... Engine looks fantastic! What was your technique to get the engine in with or without the SG OKRASA manifolds? Both off, then install fan shroud in car, 1 side off, shroud loose; or...?
Really impressive fabrication of your exhaust system. It'll be "The Mouse that Roared" (title of a classic movie).
I sent you a pm. |
I left 3/4 manifold on, the shroud bolted in place, the generator/fan off and 1/2 manifold off. I had to tip the engine a little to clear 3/4 manifold. With the generator and fan out I was able to get to that 3rd manifold nut to install 1/2 manifold. But now I have a problem with installing the spark plugs. The socket is to big and does not fit between the manifold and tin on number 1 and 4 and is very tight on 3 and 2. Working on finding a solution for this. _________________ 71 ghia coupe: Build thread http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=511738&highlight=
71 type 3 fastback auto
71 type 3 fastback manual
73 super beetle
57 oval: build thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8616563#8616563
63 beetle reassembly: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7458619#7458619
2332cc engine build: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=8608429&highlight=#8608429
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scotty timmerman Samba Member
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scotty timmerman Samba Member
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VW_Jimbo Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 9:15 am Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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WOW!!!!
How does it run? Did it go around the block under its own power?
Video of maiden voyage?
It looks great! Are you adding hub caps or leaving as is? _________________ Jimbo
There is never enough time to do it right the first time, but all the time necessary the second time!
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GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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tehillah1 Samba Member
Joined: August 23, 2009 Posts: 261 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 9:33 am Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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That's a beauty! I love the header. What high quality work all through this build. It's great to have pros like you posting up their work to help us shade tree guys see what's possible and stay motivated. |
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mkbug Samba Member
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scotty timmerman Samba Member
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5500 Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:52 pm Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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Amazing! |
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Buggeee Samba Member
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scotty timmerman Samba Member
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VW_Jimbo Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2022 9:00 am Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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That’s a nicely detailed Birth Certificate! I especially like the “whiper-motor”! Funny stuff! _________________ Jimbo
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5500 Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2022 12:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1957 Oval Build |
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Looks great Scotty. Really like the stance. Is your front end narrowed? How much lower is the rear, and how did you determine how much length to add to the arms? |
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scotty timmerman Samba Member
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