72 Beetle EJ22 Build

[panel]

What size radiator hose do you plan on using ? The thermostat housing one looks huge.

[72marinablue]

What size radiator hose do you plan on using ? The thermostat housing one looks huge.

I will be using 1.5" tubing. Not sure if aluminum or aluminized steel yet. That tubing in 1.25" sch 40 so the outside is 1.660". Once I decide how long I want it ill turn the end down in the lathe to create a lip like a tubing bead roller.

[Master slacker]

If you're concerned about a rubber hose near the exhaust, fit a thin sheet metal barrier between the two to act as a radiant heat shield. It can't be touching either of them, but it'll do the trick.

[WooleyNelson]

you might consider welding a bracket to your extension that would bolt to an extended stud where the exhaust mounts to the head. that might help with any "sag" of the extension........

[72marinablue]

Getting my coolant system figured out. I made some nifty brackets to hold the tubing to the floor, they will be isolated with rubber for final fitment. The front of the tubes are done, they both snake through the passenger side beam to the radiator which will sit at a slight angle. The radiator is a nice griffin unit that fits perfectly in the spare tire well, I also have a nice spal fan that I will be using to pull air in when its needed. I have a unique idea that I am going to run with for how I am going to get air to the front of the radiator, and it involves something rather special thats on its way from France right now, so stay tuned!

[72marinablue]

I know now without a shadow of a doubt that I am a hoarder........ and that there is a definite difference between a Kamei spoiler for a standard beetle and a super. Here is the photographic evidence that just showed up in the mail! Woohoo! btw I have extensive experience working with fiberglass and composites, and plan on making some molds. Ideally I would like to vacuum form them from abs but that might prove difficult with my resources.






You can see from the pictures that the super beetle spoiler that I have had for years is substantially bigger, and has different locations cut into the top for bumper mount clearance.

[Zaney]

Bump for inquiring minds!

[72marinablue]

Time for an update. Slow progress but forward progress.

I made a custom muffler with internal baffling-



Did some dress up on the engine-





Custom oil fill tube-



I also made a rear overflow tank that is plumbed into the heater circuit. Its attached with riv-nuts and allen heads now, the screws were for mockup. On the backside of the tank is a hole through the parcel tray that goes to a electric heater core unit that jegs/summit sell. http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance- ... WEQAvD_BwE It has two 3" outlets that will run back throught the parcel tray and into the factory heater channels. I will have multiple air speeds for the electric fan, and use of the factory levers for different air flow. I think it will work perfect.

[56SemaRag]

Nice work. Looks great.

[panel]

Great update!

[10speed]

do you have a link to the radiator you purchased?

[72marinablue]

do you have a link to the radiator you purchased?

This is the radiator. Obviously I have modified my inlets and outlets, but its a great quality radiator, and a good fit in a standard beetle. I also wanted a fill location in the front of the car with the radiator cap, and Ill have another in the rear with the aluminum tank I made.

[panel]

I think ? 10speed means a web link to where on the net you purchased it.

[72marinablue]

do you have a link to the radiator you purchased?

Im sorry I thought I included it.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRI-2-28185-X

[72marinablue]

This was fun to make. Finished up my airbox today. I also made the velocity stack inside, probably won't make a difference, but I have never made them before and wanted to give it a try. I am going to remove the foam in the rear pillar between the vent behind the rear window and the engine bay in an attempt for a "cold air" intake. I couldn't bring myself to use a cone filter floppin around in the engine bay, but I am a little crazy with stuff like this.