New Engine Hospital Check-In

What a great day to check my car in to the shop for the engine transplant operation. Temps in the upper 30's, roads dry, bumpers off, stripped naked (the Speedster that is). Cruised over to the shop (20 miles away) and didn't even need to wear gloves. Who needs a heater? February 15th, 2012 in Wisconsin! Last year, here at this time, there was two feet of snow on the ground. So long 1911cc, hello 2666cc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQBuVSc30_o&list=UUBe9cmEpdO8b9Bta04bia8w&index=2&feature=plcp

Sweeeet!

Congratulations on the surgery. Here's hoping for a grand outcome!

Still a ways before she's wheeled into the operating room, but progress is looking much better than last spring's torture chamber. And what a great excuse to go for a ride!

That will be a very fast car with the new motor. Have you thought about adding some frame strength to handle the power?

Mr. Carey Hines thinks their existing frame work should be able to handle it. I'd like to add a rear brace but there's not much wiggle room back there. I've got my fingers crossed.

Congratulations Rich. That's exciting!!

BTW your Km/Miles 'cheat sheet' sure looks a lot better than my raggedy-ass attempt. When you've got a chance post it...I'll laminte it and double back tape it down.

Hey Rich-- I totally understand your excitement aboiut the engine swap. As they say "been there done that"

Carey is the expert and I'd sure listen to his advice. aThe Beck frame must be a lot different from my VE as Jake insisted that we get the CSP Torque Bar to contain the torque. Stainles steel, fabulous
construction and $374.45 from Cip!. The Type 4 has LOTS more torque that most cars were made to handle and my VS was in that category.

The CSP torque bar puts my engine's torque right onto the car wheels.

Lucky you can skip this step.

I hope you can make it to Carlisle===a lot of us would reallylike to check that bad boy out!

When will the transplant be finished?

Have you sold the 1.7 cc Type 4 yet? That engine is gonna make someone very happy!

Carl, I want to get one of those fancy engraved plastic versions. I'll e-mail you a file. Good catch btw.

Jack, if you get under a Beck and look at the frame you will find similar type struts (Kafer Bar?) already built into their frame.

Yes, rear Kafer bars and all the VW "add on style bracing" for the front are a standard part of our chassis. :)