Blowen 1776

You're going to need this engine lid!

Not sure I like the wing. Why would a scoop not work?

"Hey, y'all: hold my beer."

U can use the wing as a Hibachi while ur driving

Don't think the wing's going to be enough, Greg. I do want to see this thing shoe-horned in place.

One of those Baja Scoops that sit on the roof modified to fit might be the way.

Can't wait to see how this works out!

Forced induction in our replicas, whether turbo or supercharged, requires lots of thought regarding cooling, no matter if your engine is water or air-cooled.  This is less of a concern in a drag car, such as the one pictured above, but of real concern in any kind of street car or street/track combination.  I would suggest that you do lots of research, but you may have already done so.  In any event, please keep the group informed and best of luck. 

Here's one you can cook Panninis on - especially with with heat generated. 

WOLFGANG posted:

You're going to need this engine lid!

 

Carrozzino posted:

Not sure I like the wing. Why would a scoop not work?

I think Greg is pulling your leg a little.

Like some of the other guys, first thing I thought of is that thing is going to make a lot of heat.  Is it going to clear an alternator and tins?

The one pictured on the top (the one the OP is considering) will. The other ones? Not so much.

Yes it will clear. As for the heat I may have to open up the deck lid for more air. 

I understand it will fit in a beetle, but I have my doubts about the carb & air cleaner fitting in a Speedster engine bay. I hope I'm wrong, as it would be really cool if it did fit...

i woulndt put straight cut cam gears, yo have more tooth contact with helical cut gears. bill

If I leave the manifold for the carbonator the it is now I will have to make adjustments to the deck lid. The more air that it can get the better right? Still researching a design so it don't look like an afterthought. I seen the scoop on this car which gave me the idea how it may look. The question is which way to I put the opening. This car don't see much rain or snow so do it put the opening facing the front of the car so when driving the air flows directly into it like in the big V8 cars or do I face it back wards like the one in this car so it flows around the body? I did see a kit that had an alter manifold so that the carb would not hit the deck lid however it was lowered down in to the engine bay area so I would think that it would get less air. The people that have put this kit on a Bug use a deck lid stand off so that it clears the carbonator.  

I put a wedge between my decklid and hinge mount to lift the front and allow full flow into the engine bay. Don't do the red wart!

If I can get enough clearance by doing the wedge it may be an option. Do you have a picture of the wedge and how the lid looks when it's closed?

Carrozzino posted:

If I can get enough clearance by doing the wedge it may be an option. Do you have a picture of the wedge and how the lid looks when it's closed?

I don't. I reversed it back when I shipped the car. I will be doing it again soon (maybe this weekend) I used the plastic shims from the hardware store with longer bolts (hinge to lid)

I don't like the wart on the engine lid.  Why not put a 90 degree elbow on the carb and face the air cleaner forward.  You could even cut a big hole in the "fire wall" and put the air cleaner (or a K&N air box) in the big unused space there.  A boat inspection hatch could be put in the rear seat back area (inside the car) to maintain it. 

Wolfgang Picture did not post. If I can get away without altering the deck lid this would be my preference. I will not know for sure until I get it installed. Currently collecting the parts so when the winter snow hits Colorado I can start the tear down. I know that it is going to take about 4 weeks to get the IRS built for the car. Thanks everyone for the input I'm taking notes on all of it. Event the BBQ tail.

Event the BBQ tail.

Auto-correct gives us the best lines.

This was used on the VW Karmann Ghia -- as the engine lid was too close to carb.

Wolfgang has a great idea for a clean look... a wolf in sheep's clothing!

This is the engine bay that I will be working with.