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Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:08 pm
by Clonebug
Me Likey!!!!!!
I loved my Ghia.....
I had a 69 Ghia way back in 1984-85 maybe. It was green and back then it was cheap transportation.
Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:44 pm
by xzener
Thanks Chip Burks! Not sure how long your Ghia has been around... But it's Ghias like yours that gave me the inspiration to build mine the way I did. You have a beautiful Ghia right there. Well done.
Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 4:10 am
by madmike
my Ghia, well it had a ghia Pan,lol
Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 7:57 am
by Chip Birks
xzener wrote: ↑Wed Dec 30, 2020 10:44 pm
Thanks Chip Burks! Not sure how long your Ghia has been around... But it's Ghias like yours that gave me the inspiration to build mine the way I did. You have a beautiful Ghia right there. Well done.
I won't take much credit for mine. All I did was pull the chromies off and make the 17s fit. Sold the car in Aug 2020. I've never driven a vw that got so much attention. That car definitely grabbed the eyes.
Sorry for derailing your topic. I'm glad to see more and more folks going the intank fuel pump route. That was one of the best changes to my fuel system I ever did. Saved space, made things quieter, easier to repair if needed. All wins in my book.
Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:27 am
by xzener
Easier to repair? Mine will be buried by my air ride setup... A pita for me. Although, I plan on removing the air ride and going back to static for the new motor. Maybe now is the time?
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Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 12:16 pm
by xzener
Crap... Just got an email from Roy Henning at Mofoco... The engine is almost done! Might beat me to completing the EFI conversion. Im soooo close.
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Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Fri Jan 08, 2021 4:07 pm
by buguy
Nice!
Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:43 pm
by xzener
Ok. Here it is... The location made it VERY hard to get the intake sock near the bottom. I recommend cutting the hole behind the sending unit, and simply pointing the pump directly down. Oh well... next time. Almost ready for installation. Just need to seal everything up.
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Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:49 pm
by xzener
Mofoco keeps teasing me with updates... Here are the 1.25:1 rockers on the Rasser head.
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Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2021 8:23 pm
by rubenski
Sweet'!!!
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Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:08 am
by madmike
awesome, I like Roys 'crank handle' sure beats grabbin the pulley
Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:29 am
by xzener
madmike wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:08 am
awesome, I like Roys 'crank handle' sure beats grabbin the pulley
He's been doing it long enough... I'm sure he has all the tricks of the trade.
Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:40 am
by madmike
I met Roy a few years ago at our Lansing Swap meet, had a nice chat,, we both inherited a few tools from our 'Old man's' stash, only mine are for Transmissions
Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 9:34 am
by xzener
I have a feeling my transmission is going to be my next hurdle... Still paying on this engine, so that will have to wait. What do you guys recommend (trans wise) for these boosted engines?
Re: The Aufgeladen Ghia
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:10 am
by rubenski
I had the same problem. 200hp and 260tq lasted a small year.
I have super beetle 1st and 2nd and weddle 3rd and 4th. Super diff and everything else new. And reinforced side cover on the right.
Cost me 1800€.
Finish your engine, be soft on your trans while you save some $$$.
Greetz!
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