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4G63 in 1974 VW BEETLE!!!

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IDC about the color ... this is they best Beetle around, 4G63 power, RWD, Lightweight and even in stock form 225hp is plenty for that little thing to really scoot down the road.
 
Hi guys, the car is in storage right now. Just need to do some minor things before its all wrapped up for Spring next year, then time to take to the drag strip! Undercoating the pans, front wheel alignment, clean + wax, and fab up some small brackets and heatshields. Havent worked on it in a couple months, been really busy. Will be working on it soon though, nice to take a little break from it! Here are some newest pics.

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That thing is amazing. I wish I could come see it, as my sister lives in Hales Corners too, but I seem to only visit her around Christmas time.
 
Thanks for all the replies :)
I like all the suggestions. Yes I have a 3" 90 degree SS elbow that I need to weld onto the exhaust still to have it come out the back. I like the idea of a clear timing cover, I have the upper cover off now and it looks cool with the gears in the open. I forgot to say this car will be a street/track car for the most part running 1/4 mile occasionally. Depending on how fast it is with how light the car is, I may add a roll cage but I don't know yet for sure, I haven't driven it yet. Dsmspick said to lower it first and I think that is what I will do if I can find some used drop spindles or springs. I don't want to cut into those brand new front fenders just yet if I dont have to. I think if the wheel gap clears up it may look better.

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Here is the turbo setup, stock 14b that I rebuilt for now with aftermarket manifold. Hard piping for fresh air side for clearance issues. Intercooler piping is a mixture of stock hoses and silicone/aluminum piping, again for fitment. I got the manifold with the engine and it doesn't look like the best of quality but it will have to do.

As for the wastegate dump, can someone enlighten me on what that does? If I did this, I would need a new 02 housing right?


Another question. Should I put the front bumper back on and cut holes in the fender for the bumper bracket, or leave it and keep the clean fender look? The bumper is also painted black, this is an old pic
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The 2 big lights are HIDs
good job!
 
old school meets new school & boost mash up, i like what you have going on, Its like a buffet of cool car parts all on one plate!! keep up the good work!!! How did you make the transmission work??
 
Hi guys it is in storage right now until it gets warmer out, that's why I haven't been active on Dsmtuners lately. It is RWD. It has the original VW 4 speed which is beefed up with a better differential and has more mounts and braces to keep it solid in one place. The engine is able to bolt up to the trans with an adapter plate and a VW flywheel cut for the 6 bolt 4G63 pattern. I am then able to use a stage 2 clutch for a VW.
Here is a video before going into storage
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My winter project right now consists of swapping a JDM STI drivetrain into a 99 Subaru RS for a friend. Working on rewiring the whole harness right now. :thumb:
 
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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, LOL.

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 LOL

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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
Great work
 
The dung beetle might have some competition LOL. I built a dual carb big bore beetle for a buddy and that thing was decent to drive. This thing is going to be insane once its done. I can definitely se it carrying the front tires off the line. Nice build. ..
 
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