"Dangerous" Dave's VW Beetle on the dyno (2715cc type 1 VW)

Dave on the dyno. Wheelspin and a small clutch issue prevented a full power run, but he still managed 212HP at the wheels

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[sniegaviirs24]

Hitler would be happy.

[freeclimb64]

@AYEcorolla

0.) read - think - post only if wise & necessary

1.) we´re talking about VW flatfour - don´t mix

2.) they´re commonly named Porsche-Engins, because of their look - nothing else

3.) search yourself with 911 Käfer or 911 beetle - you´ll see ;-)

The rear has to be streched - ruins the shape of the classic silhoutte

4.) If ever - Some experimental DOHC do not matter. There was no production line ever

[super71beetle]

@dangerousVW you MADE the crank? *Stands and claps* nice job.

[proph3t777]

I often see "drag" beetle setups with no noticeable fan shroud...how are these things being cooled? Just passively off moving air and short run times?

[sentineloffreedom]

212 HP "with various problems" lol nice Awesome little car :)

[espogoil]

i use cylinders from deutz magirus, machine the block and heads...104mm. 46/40 valves..chev pistons....startup in a week..cant wait!!

[dangerousVW]

102.36mm is a 4.03" chevy piston. I made the cylinders from cast iron hollow bar. These piston were actually made by Ross Pistons for a supercharged 350, but I cut notches into them for valve clearance, and use them normally aspirated. They are a little heavy, but seal well up to my 8400 rpm limiter.

[lonelysideshow]

@dangerousVW 102?! are they from a type 4 or vanagon?

[HEDSHOT]

@Leowen2 No that is in the back of the car.

[corvey]

@sniegaviirs24 Careful what you say, the U.S government will take away your internet.