Alexvw
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- Nov 11, 2013
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Hales Corners,
Wisconsin
Hi guys, People were wanting to see my build progress so far, so here are a couple pics. 1990 6 bolt 4g63 with 91 harness in a 1974 super beetle. Haven't worked on it in a while but I am having issues with it running really rich and almost flooding it self. It has a walbro 190 lph pump on a stock FPR, I want to check fuel pressure to see if there is too much at the rail. Also trying to get a throttle cable hooked up and adjusted (Easier said than done with 2 cables and working in a really tight space). Right now just wanting to keep the engine stock and get it running properly. I want some help and HONEST opinions on the car and how it looks or what I should change. Please tell me, I want this to be an awesome car. Give me motivation, being a auto tech it is hard to go to work for 8 hours and come home to work on more cars, .
Done so far is:
-Built trans: with Heavy duty side cover, super differential, transmission mid mount, stage 2 clutch disc and pressure plate, etc.
-upgraded rear suspension and chassis: urethane bushings everywhere, chassis brace to prevent flex on launch, cage
-upgraded front suspension: urethane bushings everywhere, caster fix sway bar bushings (yet to be installed), gas charged strut cartridges, front disc brakes, strut bar brace (yet to be installed)
Interior: glowshift boost, tach, water temp, oil psi gauges, dynamat
Tires: mickey thomson radials in rear on 8" wide rim, bridgestone potenza RE-11s in the front on 6" wide rim
Engine: Resealed and rebuilt, aftermarket exhaust manifold, EGR delete, 3" exhaust, Honda civic dual core radiator for fitment, fuel lab fuel filter w/ 6 AN lines, walbro 190, external oil cooler with AN lines
When I got the car in 2010
Suspension and trans
Harness
Before all the hoses, wiring, piping, etc. I plan to build a shroud around this so it is sealed off from the inside.
After everything. Yes there is a spal fan on the intercooler to simulate a constant 45 mph of airflow. I still need to mount a lot of things such as air filter, resistor pack, rad, intercooler, etc. It was a bi*** trying to find radiator hoses from different cars to fit.
Civic rad with permacool electric fan
Glowshift + prosport gauges
This is where I am now, disregard the front fender I need to fix it, but give me opinions on it, I might trim it down like the rear fender. It doesnt match
The rear shroud and scoops on the back will force air into the radiator, and oil cooler. Should I keep the "nerf" bar (metal bar) on the side of the car? Originally a running board would be there but the rear fender is trimmed and it wouldnt work.
What color should I paint it? I was thinking pearl white like my 3000gt, or a gun metal gray to match black wheels and trim
Done so far is:
-Built trans: with Heavy duty side cover, super differential, transmission mid mount, stage 2 clutch disc and pressure plate, etc.
-upgraded rear suspension and chassis: urethane bushings everywhere, chassis brace to prevent flex on launch, cage
-upgraded front suspension: urethane bushings everywhere, caster fix sway bar bushings (yet to be installed), gas charged strut cartridges, front disc brakes, strut bar brace (yet to be installed)
Interior: glowshift boost, tach, water temp, oil psi gauges, dynamat
Tires: mickey thomson radials in rear on 8" wide rim, bridgestone potenza RE-11s in the front on 6" wide rim
Engine: Resealed and rebuilt, aftermarket exhaust manifold, EGR delete, 3" exhaust, Honda civic dual core radiator for fitment, fuel lab fuel filter w/ 6 AN lines, walbro 190, external oil cooler with AN lines
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When I got the car in 2010
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Suspension and trans
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Harness
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Before all the hoses, wiring, piping, etc. I plan to build a shroud around this so it is sealed off from the inside.
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After everything. Yes there is a spal fan on the intercooler to simulate a constant 45 mph of airflow. I still need to mount a lot of things such as air filter, resistor pack, rad, intercooler, etc. It was a bi*** trying to find radiator hoses from different cars to fit.
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Civic rad with permacool electric fan
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Glowshift + prosport gauges
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This is where I am now, disregard the front fender I need to fix it, but give me opinions on it, I might trim it down like the rear fender. It doesnt match
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The rear shroud and scoops on the back will force air into the radiator, and oil cooler. Should I keep the "nerf" bar (metal bar) on the side of the car? Originally a running board would be there but the rear fender is trimmed and it wouldnt work.
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What color should I paint it? I was thinking pearl white like my 3000gt, or a gun metal gray to match black wheels and trim