Reincarnated RX8
11-02-2010, 11:56 AM
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Vtak just kicked in yo!!
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That beetle only has 56K miles?!?! 
This is prob one of the coolest projects Ive seen in a while.
subscribed, cant wait to see a vid when its running
This is prob one of the coolest projects Ive seen in a while.
subscribed, cant wait to see a vid when its running
11-02-2010, 12:36 PM
#78
Londons Yellow Peril
You could try with just the one and see how you go, if you can monitor the temps ok.....
11-03-2010, 05:59 AM
#83
Back on the oil cooler topic:
You could either build a couple of vents like those found on the old fiat 126:
or just move a larger yet shorter cooler in front of the radiator, while using the tranny cooler in line as well.
Dunno, just some random thoughts
You could either build a couple of vents like those found on the old fiat 126:
or just move a larger yet shorter cooler in front of the radiator, while using the tranny cooler in line as well.
Dunno, just some random thoughts
11-03-2010, 06:53 AM
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although its completely unrelated, ^ shes hot.
but i love this project man. and ya if you could mount 2 oil coolers it would be a better idea. might as well do it right the first time around and not risk the safety of your motor
but i love this project man. and ya if you could mount 2 oil coolers it would be a better idea. might as well do it right the first time around and not risk the safety of your motor
11-03-2010, 01:47 PM
#88
Here is a rendering of the Beetle air flow stock and with the deck lid stand off which I have. The stand offs claim to give 30* cooler temps but not sure how accurate that would be. I would still like to add a duct inlet from the side of the car through the body and direct it to the cooler.
if I go completely after market for the oil cooler what else do I need besides the Cooler and lines? I believe the stock cooler has a built in thermostat? Will I need a check valve to prevent the oil from draining out of the cooler once the car is turned off? Thanks for the input.
11-03-2010, 04:38 PM
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Londons Yellow Peril
sorry to have an 'in thread rumble' but in the UK 'Jap' is a common shorthand phrase. 2 of our biggest cars shows are "Jap Fest" and "Jap Show".....
If I were you I wouldn't come here on holiday, you might find it overly offensive....
Of course no offense is meant, to be clear. However, get a life. The fact the original poster is called Spaz would cause great offence to some in the UK (I dont know about the US) but I'm not going on about it. All I care about is his cool build.
If I were you I wouldn't come here on holiday, you might find it overly offensive....
Of course no offense is meant, to be clear. However, get a life. The fact the original poster is called Spaz would cause great offence to some in the UK (I dont know about the US) but I'm not going on about it. All I care about is his cool build.
11-05-2010, 11:13 PM
#95
Pulled All the coolant lines off and flushed them and the radiator to make sure they are clean.
Pulled the Motor and Trans to do a little clean up before all the fluids are added.
Since the Trans was also out, matching it up to the motor was easier when I installed the Poly Trans mounts. Due to the adapter plate you need to remove a notch out of the trans mounts.
Trans back in, New Mounts and Axle Boots.
New Brake lines are always good.
Another shot of the axle boots
Engine back in and coolant lines tightened up
Pulled the Motor and Trans to do a little clean up before all the fluids are added.
Since the Trans was also out, matching it up to the motor was easier when I installed the Poly Trans mounts. Due to the adapter plate you need to remove a notch out of the trans mounts.
Trans back in, New Mounts and Axle Boots.
New Brake lines are always good.
Another shot of the axle boots
Engine back in and coolant lines tightened up
11-05-2010, 11:34 PM
#96
Well After Filling the oil, Bleeding the coolant system, and nutting and bolting everything it was dark so the Video is not the best but I was not going to wait to turn the key one more day when I have come this far. I hope you enjoy.
CLICK ON PIC!!!
The only Code it is throwing is for the Anti-Lock Brakes that are no Mas. So don't worry about seeing Christmas early in the Gauge Cluster
CLICK ON PIC!!!
The only Code it is throwing is for the Anti-Lock Brakes that are no Mas. So don't worry about seeing Christmas early in the Gauge Cluster
11-06-2010, 08:07 AM
#99
That is awesome! Completety Awesome!
Did you run the oil coolers like you wanted?? It there a way you could deflect the air from under the car into your oil coolers?
Sounds great to hear a wankel in there!
And pdxhak, grow some skin and ****-off, your womanly sensitivity is screwing with the thread.
Did you run the oil coolers like you wanted?? It there a way you could deflect the air from under the car into your oil coolers?
Sounds great to hear a wankel in there!
And pdxhak, grow some skin and ****-off, your womanly sensitivity is screwing with the thread.