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| RJMII |
 Oct 15 2009, 01:07 PM
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Jim McIntosh  Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None  |
I've got a handful of parts left from my turbo 6 conversion, and someone local to me has expressed interest in my remaining parts.
We're looking at his options for his Westy and I came across this ad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=100194 in the classifieds. Larry appears to be a reputable seller, so now that we've found the 6 for a good deal from a reputable seller; we're wondering what all is involved in putting it in his Westy/VW camper. His other option is picking up my remaining parts and getting a Raby kit. We really don't need to discuss that here, though. Jake is awesome enough to answer questions on his forums. And I'm heading there next. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (edit: found a link and am keeping it here for place to take notes http://pagetuner.com/vanagon/ ) So, a six in a Westy, how do we do it? |
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| McMark |
Oct 15 2009, 04:22 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Off the top of my head:
1. Engine mounting/stability. 2. Exhaust (stock 911 stuff is probably pretty close) 3. Fuel supply. 4. Oil tank. 5. Engine surround tins. |
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| Gary |
Oct 16 2009, 07:34 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 744 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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Marty (Maltese Falcon) has a kit on his website: vanagon conversion. Don't know if it's still available, but you might contact him for more info.
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| Justinp71 |
Oct 16 2009, 10:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,583 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None
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I've seen them in transporters before, looks cool. I wonder if there is a cheaper way to up the hp though... Will it be smog legal in your state?
Its got to be similiar to a 914 though, what I can think of- engine mount Oil Cooler and Lines Oil Tank Clutch/flywheel Engine Tin Trans adaptor? Computer Wiring harness adaptor/ custom wiring Flywheel sensor Throttle Linkage Exhaust Probably looking at another 3-5k... |
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| Dr Evil |
Oct 16 2009, 10:53 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Go Corvair. You can do a 3.1 kit including engine and stuff for WAY less than the cost of the 911 engine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| RJMII |
Oct 16 2009, 10:58 AM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
Thank you for all of the input.
It will definitely be smog legal. He's got an old-school VW Westie; it looks to be 70's. I'll have to find out what year it is. It's one of those that has the similar engine to the 914. This list seems to cover all of the input so-far. engine mount Oil Cooler and Lines Oil Tank Clutch/flywheel Engine Tin Trans adaptor? (Will it bolt to the same transaxle as a T4? the 901?) Computer (It appears that it is included with that particular ad) Wiring harness adaptor/ custom wiring Flywheel sensor Throttle Linkage Exhaust Fuel Supply There is probably a less expensive way to get more hp. =o) If someone else buys the 3.2 from Larry to put in a 914, I guess that would make this decision a lot easier. lol |
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| RJMII |
Oct 16 2009, 11:00 AM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
Dr Evil,
Got some links? I happen to know where there are a couple of Corvairs sitting... |
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| Dr Evil |
Oct 16 2009, 11:12 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 22,995 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Dude, check out my bus thread. I am doing it right now.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...0&hl=waggin I can get the parts machined for you and can get you the new 2.0L type 1 p/c (set of 6) if you cant get them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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