My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)

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Re: 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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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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:hangloose: Thanks
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)

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Keep up the work....
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Got quite a lot done last night. Maybe it'll start up this weekend, then for some tuning and final assembly. :razz:

Got my turbo blanket on Monday
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Air temperature sensor wired up
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Crank angle sensor
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Fuse box and relays for fuel pump, IC fan and 2x water sprayers
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Switches, Gauges and some more fuses
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Race tech display, Innovate AFR and backup oil pressure gauge
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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.

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Boost control solenoid. Also ECU controlled

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

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Ahhh Louis, you're a killer builder man! Inspiration to all, keep the post's coming,
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nice, I see you have also got a P-touch.... makes wiring so much easier dont you find?

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.
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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. :razz:

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. :wink:
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nice!
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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?
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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
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Dash wiring
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Two is better than one. :twisted: Final preps for this weekend on the #170 beetle. Wheel alignment done, carbs cleaned, new tyres fitted.
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Re: My Type 1 turbo circuit racer (update pg43)

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Well done , hope everything works and stays together as planned and you have heaps of fun driving it !
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