My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
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Are they reinforced? I would have thought of they were only silicone they might collapse under high vacuum.
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
The silicone tubing is strong enough not to collapse under vacuum conditions. I do not like the look though...
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You do have a very high standard going when I look at the wiring
All the best.

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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Keep up the work....
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Got quite a lot done last night. Maybe it'll start up this weekend, then for some tuning and final assembly.
Got my turbo blanket on Monday

Air temperature sensor wired up

Crank angle sensor

Fuse box and relays for fuel pump, IC fan and 2x water sprayers

Switches, Gauges and some more fuses

Race tech display, Innovate AFR and backup oil pressure gauge

Race tech DL1 data logger


Got my turbo blanket on Monday

Air temperature sensor wired up

Crank angle sensor

Fuse box and relays for fuel pump, IC fan and 2x water sprayers

Switches, Gauges and some more fuses

Race tech display, Innovate AFR and backup oil pressure gauge

Race tech DL1 data logger

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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Wires now all the way into the bonnet compartment.
Fuse box and relays wired. The relays are for indicators, fuel pump, fan, water sprayer for IC and water sprayer for OC.


Boost control solenoid. Also ECU controlled

Oil pressure sender units. One for the Racetech dash and one for a backup VDO gauge.

Fuse box and relays wired. The relays are for indicators, fuel pump, fan, water sprayer for IC and water sprayer for OC.


Boost control solenoid. Also ECU controlled

Oil pressure sender units. One for the Racetech dash and one for a backup VDO gauge.

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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Ahhh Louis, you're a killer builder man! Inspiration to all, keep the post's coming,
Esté robusto, ser fuerte!!!!
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
nice, I see you have also got a P-touch.... makes wiring so much easier dont you find?
Looks good
Looks good
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Yip, makes fault finding easier.
Wired up the switches and relays last night. Only dash / logger and front lights left. Maybe I can start her up tomorrow night.
Wired up the switches and relays last night. Only dash / logger and front lights left. Maybe I can start her up tomorrow night.
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Got her fired up on Saturday!!! Only to find the rear main seal was pissing oil. So we "quickly" took the engine out, fixed the seal and put it back in again. Saturday evening around 7pm it fired up again and the oil leaks are gone.
I did not get to take any photos or videos. Will take some tonight.
The engine sounds pretty responsive and the turbo spools up quick. After shutting the engine down from idling the turbo spins for about 2 minutes.

I did not get to take any photos or videos. Will take some tonight.
The engine sounds pretty responsive and the turbo spools up quick. After shutting the engine down from idling the turbo spins for about 2 minutes.

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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
nice!
Ball bearing turbos rock... oneday...
Ball bearing turbos rock... oneday...
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Very nice build glad to hear its running.
Do you use a boost control solenoid from an Audi?
When will it be ready for action?
Do you use a boost control solenoid from an Audi?
When will it be ready for action?
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Yes, it is a n75 valve from an Audi. Hopefully track day next month.
Not much happened last night on the #71 beetle.
Did another cold start setup and let the engine idle for a while and did the final setup on the Dash2. Tonight quickly set valve clearances, then I'll take a quick video.
Then spend some time on the #170 beetle and do final preps for Zwartkops this weekend.
Water tank for sprayers with pump installed and wired

Dash wiring






Two is better than one.
Final preps for this weekend on the #170 beetle. Wheel alignment done, carbs cleaned, new tyres fitted.



Not much happened last night on the #71 beetle.
Did another cold start setup and let the engine idle for a while and did the final setup on the Dash2. Tonight quickly set valve clearances, then I'll take a quick video.
Then spend some time on the #170 beetle and do final preps for Zwartkops this weekend.
Water tank for sprayers with pump installed and wired

Dash wiring






Two is better than one.




VW Beetle 1303 - 2165cc Turbo
VW Beetle 1971 2332cc
VW Beetle 1969 - 2666cc Turbo
VW Beetle 1974 - 1600
VW Beetle 1971 2332cc
VW Beetle 1969 - 2666cc Turbo
VW Beetle 1974 - 1600
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)
Well done , hope everything works and stays together as planned and you have heaps of fun driving it !
My biggest fear is that my wife sells my cars for what i told her they cost !!