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Title: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Stephan S on June 05, 2008, 20:10:59 pm I would like to thank Jon (and son Andy) of Topline fame for helping me with my engine. Jon rebuilt the engine (2276cc, FK-10, etc.), which has been together for 9 years, and helped me with some custom work. Jon is an outstanding guy, who has been in business for decades and "knows his stuff". He also let me used his shop, special tools, etc. It made all the difference in the world!
I tried something different with the engine compartment, using an aluminum firewall purchased from IMS (Industrial Metal Supply). I also purchased a new Berg linkage - note new joints - and drilled a bunch of holes to match the coil bracket purchased in Japan (thanks Nao!) Mooneyes built the custom breather box, which was later modified by friend Greg Brinton @ Brintech, as it didn't quite fit behind the (Thing) fan shroud. Tin was powder coated (Silver Vein finish) by Orange County Plating, the same company I used... 15 years ago! That finish was tough, but started to show its age. Anyway, hope to see some of you guys on Friday at Nick's! Can't wait... Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: nicolas on June 05, 2008, 20:14:25 pm it looks very nice.
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: louisb on June 05, 2008, 20:25:28 pm Nice looking engine. But how does it run? :D
--louis Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: j-f on June 05, 2008, 20:54:46 pm Good ideas you have.
I really like the aluminium firewall. ;) Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Casey on June 05, 2008, 22:10:27 pm Are you going to his open house on Sat? I'm thinking of entering the engine blow contest! ;D
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: ESH on June 05, 2008, 22:16:12 pm That's a good looking install. 8)
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Rennsurfer on June 06, 2008, 01:25:24 am Stephan... that's a GREAT lookin' engine bay. I've always dug on no chrome. Job well done.
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: John Rayburn on June 06, 2008, 01:37:54 am Stephan's doing some weight saving! Looks great Stephan!
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: javabug on June 06, 2008, 02:20:44 am Cool treatment! The firewall is great, and the old-style breather on top of the box catches my eye. I have a pair of similar Offenhauser breathers I was thinking of doing something with. Got any better pics of the box?
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: DKKBRIAN on June 06, 2008, 02:57:28 am NICE JOB STEPH! LOOKS AWESOME! BP
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: deano on June 06, 2008, 03:05:56 am Have mice been at your linkage? ;D
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Rick Meredith on June 06, 2008, 06:43:43 am Nice Stephan!
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Kaferdog on June 06, 2008, 09:20:24 am VERY NICE !!......I LOVE THE BREATHER BOX !!
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Lids on June 06, 2008, 11:22:19 am 8)
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: jick on June 06, 2008, 21:19:47 pm very nice...i like the work on the Berg linkage....simple & effective and completely changes it from clunky looking to really cool!
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: mg on June 07, 2008, 06:04:54 am Stef, your photo (/detail choices) captures a stunning combination of textures. :)
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Frank LUX on June 07, 2008, 06:08:26 am Very Cool Combo Steph... ;) !!!
Frank Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Stephan S on June 09, 2008, 23:30:56 pm Cool treatment! The firewall is great, and the old-style breather on top of the box catches my eye. I have a pair of similar Offenhauser breathers I was thinking of doing something with. Got any better pics of the box? Thanks for the positive comments! Here's a better pic of the box... Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: javabug on June 10, 2008, 02:57:55 am Thanks for the positive comments! Here's a better pic of the box... Thanks! That is truly awesome. For some reason, that just seems "right" for a VW breather setup, rather than all the rectangle boxes that have become the "norm." Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Jon on June 10, 2008, 08:44:15 am Thats a inspirational engine compartment, I really like the firewall and the breather! And the holes makes it unique, good idea!!!
Title: Re: Thanks to Topline!!! Post by: Zach Gomulka on June 10, 2008, 18:05:14 pm It looked great at Nick's, Stephan!! Good seeing you!
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