CB Performance engines are considered among the best that you can get. They are who I was advised to use when I asked for guidance on my Speedster. Other than an oil leak that took a while to find (porous casting on oil cooler pedestal), it has been a solid runner for >35,000km.
Pat Downs makes some of the best turnkey motors out there. Last month I made the trip up to Farmersville to pick up my 2110cc turnkey. 145 horsepower on the engine dyno. Today is my first day of break in driving. I will update the information on the "Dyno runs" message thread.
dtto on CB Performance.........
Just bought a engine.
147,7 HP 2332cc
147,7 HP 2332cc
NICE! Have fun with your new power.
Congrat's,, Morten,
Still going with your existing gearbox ??
Alan
Still going with your existing gearbox ??
Alan
I need a new gearbox. Maybe a Rancho Pro Street PLUS ?
What do you guys use ?
What do you guys use ?
I have the Rancho Pro Street because it was recommended as the one to get by many folks on this site when my car was built. It's been great. What's the difference between that and the PLUS?
Link too my car :
http://www.forum.vwacb.com/index.php?topic=2639.msg24796#msg24796
http://www.forum.vwacb.com/index.php?topic=2639.msg24796#msg24796
First start of the engine.
mmmmmm.....
mmmmm... what ??
Sounds like a moan of pleasure to me.
mmmmm, mmmmm, good!
El Guapo,
You KNOW you want one, so quit admiring everyone else's go get an HP infusion.. You can do it. We're here to help you . . .
Clarification: advice only, no $$
You KNOW you want one, so quit admiring everyone else's go get an HP infusion.. You can do it. We're here to help you . . .
Clarification: advice only, no $$
Kelly - you are correctomundo! That extra HP would be fun, but I know myself too well and would get in trouble REEEEEAL fast if I had one. I got my SPEED-fix out of my system with the P-cars I had over the years. My favorite being my old '68 911S Targa with the engine blue-printed and tricked-out to '70 S specs. THAT was a fast ride! But then I digress...
Morten - you have a VERY NICE set-up there!
Peace - Out!
Morten - you have a VERY NICE set-up there!
Peace - Out!
If everyone didn't already know it, Jim has figured this Speedster deal out. While everyone else is buying the latest trinket for their car, switching out tire sizes, re painting and yes, even switching engines Jim just keeps piling the trouble free miles on.
Jim has umpty-ump SEG miles on his car with no breakdowns, no searching for help on how to get it running again, no diagnosing wierd sounds or knocking, never missing an event due to lack of a car to drive---none of that at all. He just may be the world record holder for most miles driven in his Speedster. How does he manage this feat??? He doesn't screw with his car. He leaves well enough alone and just drives and enjoys it without the agony of defeat we read every day about here and on The Samba.
As Kirk told me---"quit fooling with it and just drive it!"
Jim figured that out years ago. Damned smart man, I'd say.
Jim has umpty-ump SEG miles on his car with no breakdowns, no searching for help on how to get it running again, no diagnosing wierd sounds or knocking, never missing an event due to lack of a car to drive---none of that at all. He just may be the world record holder for most miles driven in his Speedster. How does he manage this feat??? He doesn't screw with his car. He leaves well enough alone and just drives and enjoys it without the agony of defeat we read every day about here and on The Samba.
As Kirk told me---"quit fooling with it and just drive it!"
Jim figured that out years ago. Damned smart man, I'd say.
He has, has he?
I predict we'll see a mild 2.0 T-IV upgrade in Pineapplehead Racing's next street car. Further, the Great Cornac -- a certified Ouija Board operator -- predicts Jimbo will have have that Type IV mid-mounted in a Spyder.
I predict we'll see a mild 2.0 T-IV upgrade in Pineapplehead Racing's next street car. Further, the Great Cornac -- a certified Ouija Board operator -- predicts Jimbo will have have that Type IV mid-mounted in a Spyder.
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Cory--I laughed out loud--that was funny, but it's not Jim's style that has worked so well for him. This is why we enjoy El Guapo's company at Carlisle each year---he's not back home spending money on
new junk, he's using the bucks for travel.
Now Cory,where can I see some plans for that mid engined Type IV Spyder that you're talking about? (Just kidding-- that's for damned sure!)
new junk, he's using the bucks for travel.
Now Cory,where can I see some plans for that mid engined Type IV Spyder that you're talking about? (Just kidding-- that's for damned sure!)
Jack, my friend, you are so right! I don't have a lot of money to throw around, but being prudent with what moolah I do have, allows me to indulge my other recreational endeavors with equal enjoyment (sailing, off-roading, musical instruments, visiting my knucklehead SOC friends on the East Coast, etc)!!
Yeah, yeah, yeah -- yadda yadda yadda -- If you could, you would. Torque is addictive, while reliability is only nice. I think one can have a good measure of both. -- you know you want it . . .
And this much is crystal clear: amo El Guapo viejo, su coche muy bonito si muy despacio, y la senora muy guapa en el asiento derecho.
I had to work pretty hard on that one: high school Spanish was a LOOOOONG time ago.
And this much is crystal clear: amo El Guapo viejo, su coche muy bonito si muy despacio, y la senora muy guapa en el asiento derecho.
I had to work pretty hard on that one: high school Spanish was a LOOOOONG time ago.
el Senor Kelly Frazer:
el Guapo Medio.....
el Guapo Medio.....
This is what Kelly said:
I love The Good-looking old one, its very pretty car if very slowly, and the senora(married women) very good-looking in the right seat.
I love The Good-looking old one, its very pretty car if very slowly, and the senora(married women) very good-looking in the right seat.
OK, that makes more sense!
I thought it meant;
"Put the chewing gum eats for myself in the garbage box and do not vomit to the floor or rub against the wall"!
I thought it meant;
"Put the chewing gum eats for myself in the garbage box and do not vomit to the floor or rub against the wall"!
more like: I love the old handsome one, and his pretty, albeit slow, car, and the beautiful (and equally handsome) lady that rides around with him in the right seat. Like that, +/-
Hummm--I translated Kelly's foreign phrase as "Please do not flush the toilet while the train is in the station"--- I'm pretty sure I got it right.
Jack, por favor no lavar el ba
I think Ron just said..."Don't jump off the train if you get mud on your helmet"!
Al todos mi SOC amigos: ustedes estas mu loco in sus cabezas.
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Test drive :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFSJBkXscdI&feature=youtube_gdata
Bad clutch ;-)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFSJBkXscdI&feature=youtube_gdata
Bad clutch ;-)
Morten - your new engine sounds SWEET!! Nice sounding exhaust.
YOWSA!
Anyone how have used CD Quick Tune EFI ?
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1665
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1665
Hey Morton,,
So what's happening with your engine project ??
Alan
So what's happening with your engine project ??
Alan
I have sold the carbs ( weber 48 IDF ). I have just bought the Quick Tune from www.vwparts.net .
Engine has too come out again, bad clutch :-(, some oil leaks that have too be fixed. But here in Norway the summer is over, so I have plenty of time too fix this.
Engine has too come out again, bad clutch :-(, some oil leaks that have too be fixed. But here in Norway the summer is over, so I have plenty of time too fix this.
New engine 
.2332 EFI with 221hp.
Morten- That's impressive! What's in the motor?