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Title: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: nicolas on October 16, 2007, 12:40:03 pm hey i have been asking a lot of questions lately regarding engine specs and gearboxes and what not. i am not a great mechanic, but i consider myself enthousiast enough to tackle the job. of course i will need a lot of input of you guys. all your help, suggestions and comments (good or bad) are welcome. this project will take a while to be finished as it will be money consuming... but nethertheless this is what i have been dreaming of since i got drawn to the callook.
here is what i start with: my brown fastback that has a stock 4.12 trans and a 1641cc engine at the moment. i have a DMS 84 journal crank with matching flywheel rods 5.5 (collecting tthem tomorrow, thanks richie ;) ) 48 dellorto's on cb manifolds an aluminium case (for fitment of the crank) ported and polished heads (i have to check which ones as i bought them on the phone) type 1 setup Title: Re: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: ESH on October 16, 2007, 14:04:34 pm Good luck with it. Unlike a lot of things the fun isn't in the anticipation, whilst that's good playing with a whole new power band's something else, enjoy the journey! 8)
Title: Re: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: wolfswest on October 16, 2007, 14:29:23 pm looking good! A very nice fastback and soon with real raw power!
I'm gonna follow this post! Dem Title: Re: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: kev d on October 16, 2007, 18:09:04 pm Not enough fast fasty`s in the world...keep us posted 8)
Title: Re: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: Bryan67 on October 17, 2007, 03:31:19 am Nice. I really like your car.
Title: Re: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: nicolas on October 17, 2007, 19:21:49 pm ok some news allready. i got the parts from the UK connection today and went to the shop rightaway to talk engine again.
so the crank, flywheel, rods, pistons and pulley will be balanced, so i guess that will take a few weeks at least and the case will be checked for clearance. i also wanted to run a type4 main bearing, but i need to have the crank ground as well?? not sure how that works. but i heard that the seating of the crank would have been better with it... anyway the case will have shuffle pins and after that i think i will debur and clean it myself... i think i can manage that part ::) as for my heads they have been done here in belgium many moons ago, nobody remembers where,but they have a D port shape. now i only need to match the ports. is there a lead on someone who can do this in belgium or can i do it myself? Title: Re: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: Neil Davies on October 18, 2007, 12:28:29 pm ok some news allready. i got the parts from the UK connection today and went to the shop rightaway to talk engine again. so the crank, flywheel, rods, pistons and pulley will be balanced, so i guess that will take a few weeks at least and the case will be checked for clearance. i also wanted to run a type4 main bearing, but i need to have the crank ground as well?? not sure how that works. but i heard that the seating of the crank would have been better with it... anyway the case will have shuffle pins and after that i think i will debur and clean it myself... i think i can manage that part ::) as for my heads they have been done here in belgium many moons ago, nobody remembers where,but they have a D port shape. now i only need to match the ports. is there a lead on someone who can do this in belgium or can i do it myself? Nicolas, you can match port things yourself! Matt Keene (All Torque on here) did a nice article for Volksworld on it this month! Title: Re: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: nicolas on October 18, 2007, 12:59:10 pm ok some news allready. i got the parts from the UK connection today and went to the shop rightaway to talk engine again. so the crank, flywheel, rods, pistons and pulley will be balanced, so i guess that will take a few weeks at least and the case will be checked for clearance. i also wanted to run a type4 main bearing, but i need to have the crank ground as well?? not sure how that works. but i heard that the seating of the crank would have been better with it... anyway the case will have shuffle pins and after that i think i will debur and clean it myself... i think i can manage that part ::) as for my heads they have been done here in belgium many moons ago, nobody remembers where,but they have a D port shape. now i only need to match the ports. is there a lead on someone who can do this in belgium or can i do it myself? Nicolas, you can match port things yourself! Matt Keene (All Torque on here) did a nice article for Volksworld on it this month! ok i will look for a copy of volksworld and read it. suck up all the info... but maybe someone can send me a copy as i don't think i will be lucky getting it locally... vw mags are not the 'norm' on the stands. Title: Re: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: Neil Davies on October 18, 2007, 14:20:32 pm If you're struggling, give me a shout and I'll scan it for you.
Title: Re: putting the fast in the fastback Post by: nicolas on October 18, 2007, 18:59:36 pm If you're struggling, give me a shout and I'll scan it for you. thanks i will look around for it. otherwise you will hear my cry just thought about putting up some pics of the parts i have as well... |