CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
- samhayne
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
I'm curious what gearing you used in your trans? I have a 3:88 ring with .89 4th but I think I'd like to go with the 3:88 and .82 4th. That's based on what it looks like the rpms will be from calculating on the Rancho trans site.
66 bug
I run a thermostat.
I run a thermostat.
- CLKWRK
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
I think it has the same gearing as the late SSC beetle transmission, but with a superdiff and welded 3rd and 4th
www.germanlook.net
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
- CLKWRK
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
Today I fabbed up some T4 into ghia flapper boxes from bus and beetle parts
I still need to sandblast and paint it.
I think this part of the heater should get some kind of wrapping to keep the heat in, i figure fiberglass cloth with some kind of waterproof shell and zip ties. Maybe coating it with long strand fiberglass body filler, I am not sure how that will stand up to heat.
I still need to sandblast and paint it.
I think this part of the heater should get some kind of wrapping to keep the heat in, i figure fiberglass cloth with some kind of waterproof shell and zip ties. Maybe coating it with long strand fiberglass body filler, I am not sure how that will stand up to heat.
www.germanlook.net
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
- Piledriver
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
Ceramic coat it. Use the right kind it works surprisingly well, and also protects from rust some.
FG wrap==insta-rust first time it rains.
FG wrap==insta-rust first time it rains.
Addendum to Newtons first law:
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
- CLKWRK
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
Good idea but ceramic coating seems like overkill to me, if they rust out in 5-10 years I will make another set with 3 hours of my time. I gave them a quick blast and paint then installed them with no insulation, we will see if they even need it, I can always add it later.
www.germanlook.net
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
- CLKWRK
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
Its Alive!
turned it over without pushrods and spark plugs to fill the oil cooler, once the oil light went out I then dropped in the pushrods and rockers ... adjusted them, then turned it over until full oil pressure, next I added the spark plugs and it started right up first try.
Brought it to 2000-2500 rpm for about two min, then turned it off. No idling at all.
This engine is bushed for T1 Udo lifters with an Engle w130 camshaft.
I like the exhaust note, very civilized, not too loud but sounds "throaty", it could be intake noise.
Next, Tuning the Electromotive EFI
turned it over without pushrods and spark plugs to fill the oil cooler, once the oil light went out I then dropped in the pushrods and rockers ... adjusted them, then turned it over until full oil pressure, next I added the spark plugs and it started right up first try.
Brought it to 2000-2500 rpm for about two min, then turned it off. No idling at all.
This engine is bushed for T1 Udo lifters with an Engle w130 camshaft.
I like the exhaust note, very civilized, not too loud but sounds "throaty", it could be intake noise.
Next, Tuning the Electromotive EFI
www.germanlook.net
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
- Piledriver
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
No video, didn't happen
Seriously, congratulations!
Seriously, congratulations!
Addendum to Newtons first law:
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
- CLKWRK
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- Joined: Tue Oct 23, 2001 1:01 am
Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
Here is a vid:
www.germanlook.net
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
- samhayne
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- CLKWRK
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
I haven't been able to tune it any further as I am waiting on some smaller 22.9 lb/hr injectors and 1bar map sensor. I am hoping they will come in this week
www.germanlook.net
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
- craigvwdude
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
Nice man!
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
Clerk, nice work! If i remember I said that Ghia was going to turn into a Porsche, ha! As the T 4 saying goes " You can t understand how a T 4 goes till you drive one". I am waiting to hear what you think after your first ride. Oh and it will only get better. I am on vac. In Stockton, Mass.
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- CLKWRK
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
Thanks for the praise,
I like it so far, just moving it around with no tuning you get a sense that this thing has some torque, tires chirp and the car wants to GO! It really is begging for a turbocharger ... future project perhaps
I am trying to get it to a dyno asap, however I am having a bit of trouble getting it plated in Quebec, it seems that the rules are a bit different here (I am from Ontario).
I like it so far, just moving it around with no tuning you get a sense that this thing has some torque, tires chirp and the car wants to GO! It really is begging for a turbocharger ... future project perhaps
I am trying to get it to a dyno asap, however I am having a bit of trouble getting it plated in Quebec, it seems that the rules are a bit different here (I am from Ontario).
www.germanlook.net
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
- CLKWRK
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
Today we got it on a dyno ...
125hp@5500rpm at the wheels, we figure that it is about 140hp at the flywheel
125hp@5500rpm at the wheels, we figure that it is about 140hp at the flywheel
Last edited by CLKWRK on Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:38 am, edited 1 time in total.
www.germanlook.net
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
1971 ghia build:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 44&start=0
Type 4 upright build:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=134056
- craigvwdude
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Re: CLKWRKS Upright Conversion
125hp at the wheels is very impressive! Especially through heater boxes!
Well done sir!
Well done sir!