Stan Galat, '05 IM, 2276, Tremont, IL posted:Ray, a 915 with a WEVO shifter coupled to a Porsche flat 6 is what I plan to drive in heaven.
Stan: Hopefully you and I will meet up someday before you head up there, and you can weave that WEVO as much as you want. It really is a great shifter, and attached to the other items you mention, is heaven on earth. 
Caretech-IM posted:Ed do you have the specs and output of such a beast?
About 185 hp @ 5500 rpm & 190 ft lbs circa 4500, if the Suby guys are not lying too hard on their dyno sheets.* Revs with power past 6000. Torque is flat: comes up fast above 2000 and then stays above 180 or so from 3000 until after the horsepower peak.
(Very few in Subyland mess around with these, of course, since it's so much easier to run 12-lbs boost & have 400hp or more. But our man in the garage, David Stroud, is well on his way to making one of these.)
*Sheet shown is AWD at the wheels; I'm guessing crank HP based on a 25 percent friction loss through the drive train.
Just got back from Geno Boyd's today with the new tranny. 3.78 first...all the rest stock gearing and the 3.44:1 r & p. Welded 3 and 4, hardened keys, new synchros, shift forks, HD side cover, super diff and a few other bits.
Got my package from CIP1 today too with (very) HD tranny mounts and other stuff. Should have all bolted in by the first weekend in Feb. I'll still have to make a new rear engine mount then and maybe do a new custom rad if the locals can play the price is right.
When I yanked the axle tubes off the tranny I noticed that my right axle bearing was badly screwed. Good time to check everything. Not looking fwd to hooking up the shift coupler either because of a frame member in the way but the kid next door owes me a favour so this will get him off the hook.
My number two Son Jesse likes to come over and help with the mechanical stuff and he's pretty good at it. We work well together sometimes....me giving instructions and passing wrenches and him under the car getting stuff done and asking for a set of keys.....
That's funny. I got my 388 r&p from Geno. Paid through the nose for overnight shipping. But Geno did me a solid. Not complaining.
Hello,
I picked up the 2054 from Ken Jansen today. All of the valves are doing newly seated valve things. New rings doing ring things. New rod bearings doing rod bearing things.
Time to put it back together.
Ted
All back together. Waiting in the synclink, the new fuel lines, and a clutch disc. I can install the fuel pump in the meantime.
I'm kind of torn. Do I install the motor or wait for the 5 Speed? Ken Porter is about 8 weeks out. Rancho said the can build it in 4 weeks. There is another guy in San Pablo who can do it in 4 weeks. Anthony has been very generous with his information/help, so I feel obligated to use his guy. But... 8 weeks.
Decisions...
It's like choosing a doctor or financial adviser - whom do you feel most comfortable with and who will not Bullshit you. THAT's the one to choose.
I actually fired a Surgeon post surgery in front of his office staff 6 years ago , he pissed me off saying......... " I'll tell you when you can ask questions "
Gordon Nichols posted:It's like choosing a doctor or financial adviser - whom do you feel most comfortable with and who will not Bullshit you. THAT's the one to choose.
I hear you... I also know 6-8 weeks was closer to 12 weeks last year. :/
I have a Rancho Pro trans 4 speed with 3000 miles that was married to my 2054 that you can buy and get as fast as Carey can pull it out and ship it to you.
I already have a bullet proof 4 speed. They are lacking a 5th gear. 
"It's like choosing a doctor or financial adviser - whom do you feel most comfortable with and who will not Bullshit you. THAT's the one to choose."
I don't think its reserved to only a few groups or professions. Unfortunately, you can find patronizing, and other self serving attitudes pretty much in all walks of life and in all jobs and service areas.
It's an easy answer, Ted. In fact, Pat Downs summed it up nicely not too long ago.
You should go with the one who has helped you with the process and given you solid advice as well as directing you to solid resources. If you go another route, don't be ringing the guy's doorbell anymore.
Eight weeks, twelve weeks...what difference does it make when, in the end, you'll get what you want. Your car is running fine right now, isn't it?
I know, Ted, I know.
Patience, Grasshopper...
TED:
After reading the mega selling book by Terry Nuckles; "TRANSVESTMENT, Confusion down below" (circa 1984).. look at it this way. I know what you're thinking. Do I want the 5 speed or only 4? Well to tell you the truth in all this excitement you might have lost track. But being this is a 2054 CC , the most powerful VW Engine in the world and would blow the doors clean off any Yugo, you've gotta ask yourself one question: do I feel lucky?
Patients and planning are key... The extra time you have waiting for the 5 speed allows you to work on all the little things that may need buttoning up on the car.
Terry is right If you stick with the person who is solid in performance and reliability time means nothing.. I can say having Pat and Scott Sebastian in my hood is a plus and trust me they are weeks out, but I know when my project is complete, all the pieces will fit and things will run smoothly.. and yes Patience, the reward for it is satisfaction.....
Tebs
by the way Are we going to race for pinks in June? if so I need to find a bigger garage lol lol 
Ted, you've had a good surgeon in Dr. Jansen.
Your rings and your rods and your valves have been well looked after and just need some time to mend. My motor ran smooth from the start, but after about 1000 miles ran noticeably better and stronger.
Three to four thousand rpm is sweet, but the joyful noise is from four to five. Just don't be in too much of a hurry to find that out. As you're discovering, good things come to those who wait.
Ted...X2 what Terry said.
I was going to advise something along the lines that 'time' is insignificant when weighed against nurturing a valued relationship...but Terry expressed it better.
Sacto Mitch posted:Three to four thousand rpm is sweet, but the joyful noise is from four to five. Just don't be in too much of a hurry to find that out. As you're discovering, good things come to those who wait.
Even better the 6-7+ 
, but takes away from 3 it does, hard on parts it is so spend more time in the garage you do 
and even go boom it does sometimes...
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(wise words from Yoda, remember them yes!)
I'm kind of torn. Do I install the motor or wait for the 5 Speed? Ken Porter is about 8 weeks out. Rancho said the can build it in 4 weeks. There is another guy in San Pablo who can do it in 4 weeks. Anthony has been very generous with his information/help, so I feel obligated to use his guy. But... 8 weeks.
Throw the engine in the car and drive it, Ted; the month will fly by like nothing. It's not worth messing up the relationship with Anthony (and his "supply line") you've created. I know you've told me before and forgive me for asking again, but what did you finally decide on for gears/r&p?
R&P is 3.88. 3.78 main shaft. Most likely stock 1st and 2nd. The rest of the gears are undecided. Most likely stock sedan (not bus) 4th becomes the 5th.
With the 3.78/2.06 mainshaft, 1.48 3rd and 1.12 4th works really well; I ran the combo in my Cal Look bug and they were a real treat to drive. The shift into 5 will be just right as well.
http://calc.teammfactory.com/i...26+2&trannytype=
If you replace the .89 in the 5 speed set with .82 that works as well, giving a little more top speed and the rpm drop (or recovery rpm) is still significantly higher than the stock 3-4 spacing and certainly doable. If you forsee a lot of highway miles, the .82 would be the better choice, but for running around locally, canyon carving and the occasional long trip you might ultimately be happier with the .89.
Either way you're gonna love it! Al
Ted,
Wait for the guy. Leave the "little feller" mill in the back with its friend the 4-speed in the meantime. It was good enough until now, it'll be fine for another month and a half.
Once the guy gets to your 5-speed, put the whole shootin' match in as a unit.
Regarding the gearing: go nuts (don't cheap out here). I'd never leave the stock 1-2 main-shaft, unless you plan to be racing Teby for pinks as he suggests-- otherwise, first is utterly useless. I'd go with a longer 1-2 set and keep the rest nice and tight. Stick with the .89/3.88 final drive. Al's right about the highway, but getting a "perfect" highway gear is really, really hard. I had a .82/3.88 with a 2110-- you won't like it. The .89/3.44 is not perfect, but it's close enough for rock-n-roll.
FWIW, 2 months from now it'll be April 9. Most of the rest of us are still bracing for the final snowstorm of the season on April 9.
Just sayin'
