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Put a 2.7 6 into a 72 Bay Window Bus?, Porsche content. Don't judge me! |
ClayPerrine |
Nov 4 2022, 01:23 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,367 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
Now if you were really cool, hip and happening, you would put a Tesla Model S drivetrain under the rear of the VW Bus, and build out a box that fits under the whole floor to hold the batteries.
It would accelerate SHOCKINGLY well! |
kerensky |
Nov 4 2022, 01:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 531 Joined: 1-February 06 From: Norman, OK Member No.: 5,508 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Now if you were really cool, hip and happening, you would put a Tesla Model S drivetrain under the rear of the VW Bus, and build out a box that fits under the whole floor to hold the batteries. It would accelerate SHOCKINGLY well! Yes, because *everyone* on this site is here to look "really cool, hip, and happening", right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
nditiz1 |
Nov 4 2022, 04:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,165 Joined: 26-May 15 From: Mount Airy, Maryland Member No.: 18,763 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It's almost like the newer westy's.
In the event this project does not come together I'll be there with my truck to take that 2.7 off your hands :-D |
r_towle |
Nov 4 2022, 05:19 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,501 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Now if you were really cool, hip and happening, you would put a Tesla Model S drivetrain under the rear of the VW Bus, and build out a box that fits under the whole floor to hold the batteries. It would accelerate SHOCKINGLY well! I am tapping my fingers on the counter waiting to put my deposit down and order a brand new ID Buzz |
mb911 |
Nov 5 2022, 08:26 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Zach,
I think it would be really cool. I have nothing to offer from advice but it’s really cool |
VaccaRabite |
Nov 7 2022, 10:28 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,407 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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VaccaRabite |
Nov 7 2022, 10:30 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,407 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Ah! So you are the one that bought that motor. Probably did me a favor, if it sat around much longer it might have wound up in my 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I could not turn it down. Though it had put the build of my bus on its nose somewhat. Zach |
VaccaRabite |
Nov 7 2022, 10:32 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,407 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I have no advice, other than it will be super cool when finished. You'll need an oil tank and cooler, but if you make your own lines it shouldn't be terrible. If you want another option, check with NoRustScott about his Subi-van....it's silly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'm an advocate of putting Subi's into busses. Have been for years. But I want this bus to stay aircooled. Zach |
JmuRiz |
Nov 7 2022, 11:23 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,414 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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GregAmy |
Nov 11 2022, 04:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,262 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States |
Ever heard of the Porsche T3 B32? Me neither. Seven built for support Porsche's 959 Dakar Rally efforts.
https://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/did-you...agon-based-b32/ https://www.autoevolution.com/news/based-on...che-201540.html |
JamesM |
Nov 11 2022, 05:05 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,874 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Ever heard of the Porsche T3 B32? Me neither. Seven built for support Porsche's 959 Dakar Rally efforts. https://www.autoblog.com/2008/04/15/did-you...agon-based-b32/ https://www.autoevolution.com/news/based-on...che-201540.html If we are talking Vanagons, there was also the VW/Oettinger 3.2 flat 6 WBX motor. Basically a 2.1 WBX with 2 extra cylinders |
JamesM |
Nov 11 2022, 05:22 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,874 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Ah! So you are the one that bought that motor. Probably did me a favor, if it sat around much longer it might have wound up in my 914. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) I could not turn it down. Though it had put the build of my bus on its nose somewhat. Zach I was on the fence, but in no hurry to dive into something like that atm with all the other projects I have going on. The car it would have gone in is currently cut to bits at PMB getting rust repair done AND I just bought a new set of Tangerine headers for it that would never get installed if I change direction on the motor. Plus with the current motor being ~130-140ish hp, not sure if I would have felt it was all worth it in the end only gaining ~30-40hp as it sits. The idea of going though a motor that clean to upgrade it almost seemed wasteful... I mean that thing looked almost brand new. Maybe someday, 2.7 is my motor of choice for a 914. Glad it found a good home. |
r_towle |
Nov 11 2022, 07:01 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,501 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Yah, like Zach….I bought a 3.0 liter with no destination in mind.
Once I rebuild it…the idea will come to me. |
blabla914 |
Nov 11 2022, 08:29 PM
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I like primer Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 1-March 04 From: Connecticut Member No.: 1,740 Region Association: None |
If I hit the power ball B32 replica is on the short list
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Maltese Falcon |
Nov 12 2022, 12:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,620 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
@mepstein Found an MSDS Vanagon ('80-92) 3.2L kit pic: 4wd/Syncro and 2wd d-i-y kits were offered.
I shipped the last kit off in '01 to a client in BC,Canada. Never mfg the earlier bus kits (not intererchangeable)...but this pic illustrates the major components made to fit the Vanagon platform. Not in pic; KEP clutch disc, flywheel, optional components ; P/S kit, Fr oil cooler + T'stat kit, 2 or 4 tip muffler styles, front brush guard, oil tank rock shield, front winch (Ramsey) mount plate. Very clean install and No high spots in the rear cargo/cushion area. |
Maltese Falcon |
Nov 12 2022, 12:34 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,620 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Let's go for a ride in the dirt...in the dry-bed flood control basin over at Legg Lake, South El Monte, CA.
4wd Syncro viscous coupling in effect, and 3.2L party in the back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
Maltese Falcon |
Nov 12 2022, 05:36 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,620 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
Another pic
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Maltese Falcon |
Nov 12 2022, 05:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,620 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
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JmuRiz |
Nov 12 2022, 08:00 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,414 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If I hit the power ball B32 replica is on the short list (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Those were cool, and any of those Oettinger engines are cool (the one pictured and the 16v conversions for gti/‘Rocco back in the day. |
erwan914 |
Mar 16 2023, 02:17 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 22-August 12 From: france Member No.: 14,834 Region Association: None |
my BUS t2B
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