My kitchen built 2276 dynoed at 165 PS. Engine tuning experts needed.

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drivers view

[volkskris]

can you hear something off that radio while using the power you have?
I really love those seats, I want those too

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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ap_kSxwAvMc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/Ap_kSxwAvMc</a>

my first 1/4 this weekend :-)

[Diederick/DVK]

12 second run? that's quick 

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first mod for this year..Pertronix 1844 along with NOS 010..we´ll see what it can do.

[TexasTom]

What happened to the doors? Didn't look like he was blowing them off in the video
 

[Zach Gomulka]

Is that a rev limiting rotor? I've never seen one for an 010. I'd be interested in one...

[TexasTom]

Wonder if you can just run a 009 rotor and cap combination?

[Dave Rosique]

Wonder if you can just run a 009 rotor and cap combination?

Nope. Not on an 010

[181]

What happened to the doors? Didn't look like he was blowing them off in the video
 

they blew off in previous race :-) Not really. All Things have the doors hooked on quick release hinges and I remove them to save some weight.

And yes this is a rev limiting rotor from late aluminium (009)distributor. CSP has them in few different versions. To make them work on 010, you have to make an adaptor bushing to fit it on a distributor shaft - which is somewhat thinner than on late distributors. I´m using the 6500 rpm version and I ocasionally meet the limiter on 2nd gear:-)

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from this years first VW event. Me on the passenger seat enjoying my own car.

[TexasTom]

What happened to the doors? Didn't look like he was blowing them off in the video
 

they blew off in previous race :-) Not really. All Things have the doors hooked on quick release hinges and I remove them to save some weight.

And yes this is a rev limiting rotor from late aluminium (009)distributor. CSP has them in few different versions. To make them work on 010, you have to make an adaptor bushing to fit it on a distributor shaft - which is somewhat thinner than on late distributors. I´m using the 6500 rpm version and I ocasionally meet the limiter on 2nd gear:-)

That's what I figured & good to know! ... never tried it but a good alternative to the original pieces which are harder and harder to find.

[181]

here you go...



needs to be really thin+ there is a slot cut into the bushing to accomodate for the rotor locating "teeth". Running second season without hassles.

[Dave Rosique]

                                                                      ^^^ I stand corrected ^^^
I should have said... "Normally, the cap / rotor from an 009 will not directly fit an 010, however this is the Lounge and anything is possible"


Cheers
 

[TexasTom]

LOL!
I like those rotors, cheap insurance!

[181]

BTW I´ve seen a 009 cap modified to 010 - there was a small piece filed out where the breaker contact bolt goes through the distributor body and it worked!

Pertronix´ed 010 installed yesterday now purrs like a kitten. I did not have the balls to set up to 30°BTDC as it was 10PM due to angry neighbors :-D

[Type1/DVK]

LOL!
I like those rotors, cheap insurance!

Fuel continues don't hang there to long unburnt fuel washes the cilinderwalls clean bad thing

[Dave Rosique]

BTW I´ve seen a 009 cap modified to 010 - there was a small piece filed out where the breaker contact bolt goes through the distributor body and it worked!

Pertronix´ed 010 installed yesterday now purrs like a kitten. I did not have the balls to set up to 30°BTDC as it was 10PM due to angry neighbors :-D

Not to hijack this cool thread on an even cooler car, but I have to ask: How in the world can you time an 010 distributor with an 009 style cap? The distributor cap clips are in different locations thus allowing the plug wires to be in the wrong position in relation to the points & rotor.
Am I missing something here
Thanks in advance

[181]

in Eastern block everything was possible. I do not remember the details, but it was  stock 009ish looking orange cap, with round recess filed by hand in in the same place as true 010 cap. This distributor isnť in my posession.

[Dave Rosique]

in Eastern block everything was possible. I do not remember the details, but it was  stock 009ish looking orange cap, with round recess filed by hand in in the same place as true 010 cap. This distributor isnť in my posession.

Thanks for the reply 181..

I really like your car.. Good job!

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Now I´m looking for few more ponnies. I consider switching from FK8 to 86C and bumping compression from 10:00 to 11:00. Also thinking about experimenting with 42 mm venturies on my 48 DRLAS (now I have 40s) what effect will it have with my 42x37 Steve Tims Stage II heads?

Jan

[Zach Gomulka]

How about a set of IDA's? What size is your exhaust? Seems like a lot of work for a small change in the cam.

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exhaust is a 1 5/8 sidewinder. I´ m limited by the shape of the back of the car - regular mufflers hang out a lot! Do you think that IDAs would be a huge progress over 48 DRLAs? I believe I can step up to 42 nn venturis max. I think that 42mm intake valves will be the limiting factor then..I love the driveability of the engine as it is but I´m short of power on some occasions. The car is very heavy, I think around 1900 lbs with me on board.

[Zach Gomulka]

I think you're just getting used to the power

A 1 3/4" will give you more mid range and top end, but will sacrifice a little down low... if you up the cam a 1 3/4" would definitely compliment it.

As for the DRLA's vs Webers....

[TexasTom]

I don't think moving to 42 vents will do much more than hurt the torque curve you have now.
It will only run well up high, low end will suck as will transistion ... not to mention trying to jet it to be smooth.
Just my opinion.

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Well, order done:

Total seal rings  will go in place of stock Mahle rings
CB lightweight wrist pins with tru-arc locks will go in place of stock wrist pins and teflon buttons
Web 86C with a new set of 28mm CB lightweight lifters will go in place of FK-8 with the same brand lifters
compression will be upped to 11:1 (running on 100RON octane gas)

When the engine is out I´ll check for clearances and internals will be rebalanced just in case
will do HVX oiling mods like Bob Hoover recommends

we´ll see what it will do..

[Diederick/DVK]

cool stuff. how come you're upgrading to total seal rings? did you have issue with the stock rings?

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no issues, but I think with higher compression better sealing will not hurt. No blowby as the engine is fresh.  I made 2800 km round trip to EBI4 and back without any engine problems (my brake lighs died)

I consider stepping up to blueprinted 30 mm Schadek from my blueprinted 26 mm Schadek as HVX mods are very oil-consuming. Also considering corvair pushrod mod to promote valvetrain oiling and cooling.

I also polished my stock axles today, what do you thing, is that enough:

[Catbox]

Your car looks awesome and the engine build was fun to read.

Thanks for putting it out there.

 

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thanks for compliments:-)

Kitchen build engine will be soon coupled to kitchen build transmission: