I have been looking for an old air cooled beetle but they are getting rare and expensive. Wondering if the beetles that were made in Mexico were available in the states. So, anyone live in southern Texas that knows? If so what kind of price are they bringing and how available are they?
Trying to simplify and clean up engine bay.
Consider an 04 cobra motor with 98 cobra computer.
It has return style fuel system.
No EGR system.
Both valve covers vent to atmosphere.
So I will need vacuum for:
1. bypass boost valve
2. climate control system in the dash
And...
I was thinking about problems with the 4:10's I have in my 98 Cobra (that I am putting the 04 motor in).
With the old 1.5L Kenne Bell motor (car already has the T-56) 1st gear was short and spun pretty easy.
I know the traction issue will be much worse with the built 04 motor but will...
Not a big fan of HID conversions, but would like some brighter lights.
What about using the KB boost a pump (or spark) to overdrive the headlight bulbs? It would handle the amps.
Flashlight guys overdrive bulbs all the time.
Granted the bulb life would shorten and it would create...
This is off a 03/04 Cobra crate motor, never run.
eight coil on plugs and the pigtail connections stripped out of the harness.
Asking $200.00 plus shipping.
Off of a new 03/04 crate motor, never started.
Located in Kansas City, asking $300.00 plus shipping.
I would meet you half way (if close) to save shipping costs.
I probably know the answer but I hate buying another one. The original harmonic balancer that came with the motor was damaged, so I bought another. I am putting things together today and see this one has a chunk out of it. I know it was ok when it was delivered. It is not very deep and about...
I ask KB and they said stock fuel rails work, but they have not tried aftermarket (return) style rails.
Does the mammoth have clearance around the return style fuel rails?
For SN-95s, not painted, never installed, fiberglass, does not include any exhaust pieces, brackets or instructions.
Would like to get $300. (plus shipping) out of them but open to reasonable offers.