1970 Bug Mid Engine (engine build pg15)
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I am still not sure of what forced induction method I want to go. Both the supercharger and turbo are going to be a tight fit. I got a supercharger and mached it up. The belt is going to be about 1/2" from the cradle. My motor mounts are pretty solid so I don't think its going to move around and rub. I will mount the alternator tomorrow to see how close it is for sure.
It is so small compared to a LS supercharger!
I think I am liking this over a turbo!
It is so small compared to a LS supercharger!
I think I am liking this over a turbo!
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I didn't use any filler... It is all for looks and will not be used on anything. I am training someone and that is my no filler example. Its a Miller Syncrowave 250 DX. I am doing the filler example later today and will post that one up for a good comparison.
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So earlier this morning when I first opened up LS1tech.com, there was a short article on the Bug on the home page. Now it doesn't exist.... I guess my little 4 cylinder got the boot! Not cool.
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Sorry I didn't clarify this before. The axles I made are for mach up only. They are by no means strong or straight enough to be used. I am going to hand them over to an axle shop to be cloned as a 300m one piece design. I just wanted to have something to simulate the real axle and make sure I have the right end play and good angles.
I vote to go for a Super turbo!!!!!!! I've seen a Lotus Exige that was super turbo and made something stupid like 900 HP on a 2000lbs car. You could do that! LOL!
Killer build and keep up the good work.
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I love your build. I also have wanted to build a car from scratch, minus the body for a long time. Kudos on actually doing it. I hate to say it, but I would go supercharged. For what it seems like you are doing it would work out great. No matter which way you go, it will be a blast to drive.
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I love your build. I also have wanted to build a car from scratch, minus the body for a long time. Kudos on actually doing it. I hate to say it, but I would go supercharged. For what it seems like you are doing it would work out great. No matter which way you go, it will be a blast to drive.
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I got some more welding done up front. I added the two braces that mount on the firewall. It is very slowly getting closer to being done!
Close up of the mount
Not the best weld but should work fine!
Close up of the mount
Not the best weld but should work fine!
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