Mk1 16v Project

[Preen59]

What fuel pressure reg are you going to use?

You wiring this again with a different loom?

I'll just run a low pressure in line pump with an adjustable inline FPR. I only need about 3 or 4 PSI for the carburettors. Not sure whether i'll use the return. I'll probably block it off. It doesn't need a return if you make sure you don't have to much fuel pressure.

Yeah once i get everything sorted, I've organised for Tim to come up and rewire everything. But that's after I put the engine in and have it all done. I'm going to run MSD 6AL ignition too.

Looked every bit the sh*tfight!

Awesome to see some progress dude.

(Just about to re-read this thread and take more notes.....)

Haha cheers dude. It took me the best part of around 2 hours to untangle and feed that wiring.

Although i don't know why you're taking notes.. There isn't that much valuable info here.

[schoona]

Woot woo Preeny. Nats deadline? haha

[Peter Jones]

I'll just run a low pressure in line pump with an adjustable inline FPR. I only need about 3 or 4 PSI for the carburettors. Not sure whether i'll use the return. I'll probably block it off. It doesn't need a return if you make sure you don't have to much fuel pressure.

If you run a rotary vane pump like a Carter you won't need the reg at all.

Mine will flow 72 GPH and keeps the fuel pressure right on 6psi right up to 7500 rpm. That's with a GLD fuel line. Race proven



Pete

[Preen59]

Woot woo Preeny. Nats deadline? haha

Hahaha. No!


However, Tim and I made a pact.

-We have to work on our cars every weekend (or through the week if possible) that there is not something on.
-If one doesn't work on their car (without a legitimate excuse), the other doesn't have to work on their car the following weekend.
-If one doesn't work on their car (without a legitimate excuse) for 2 weekends in a row, they owe the other a 6 pack of Jimmy cans.

Sound fair? We reckon so! haha.

[Preen59]

If you run a rotary vane pump like a Carter you won't need the reg at all.

Mine will flow 72 GPH and keeps the fuel pressure right on 6psi right up to 7500 rpm. That's with a GLD fuel line. Race proven

Pete

Wow. That's nice and neat. I like it. If you can, i'd love to get the part number off you.

No FPR would ultimately be much better. I just didn't want to have to jerk around with the pump blowing the needle off the seat etc etc.. You know what i mean.

Haha- "Race Proven". Nice.


Thanks for the info, Pete!

[Peter Jones]

Your mates over at Rocket sell 'em

http://www.rocketindustries.com.au/s...p?brand=Carter

Mine's an oem one without the brightly coloured sticker.

I got it from the distributor, but for the life of me I can't remember their name.

I'll have to stick my head under there and grab you a part number.

Page 31 of my thread has the install pics.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ter#post239125

Pete

[Jarred]

...Yeah once i get everything sorted, I've organised for Tim to come up and rewire everything. But that's after I put the engine in and have it all done. I'm going to run MSD 6AL ignition too.

Now that's what I call a good Idea!

I love that pact too!

[Oneofthegreats]

Hahaha. No!


However, Tim and I made a pact.

-We have to work on our cars every weekend (or through the week if possible) that there is not something on.
-If one doesn't work on their car (without a legitimate excuse), the other doesn't have to work on their car the following weekend.
-If one doesn't work on their car (without a legitimate excuse) for 2 weekends in a row, they owe the other a 6 pack of Jimmy cans.

Sound fair? We reckon so! haha.

Haha. It won't last!!!!


I reckon you'll owe me a slab by the end of May!!!!!!!!!

Good to see your making some progress again. Even its only little pissy jobs. Its still getting something done.

An hour here & there can make all the difference!!!!




OH!!!

For those not sure. I'm not working on the GTI or a VW. I'm being motivated to work on my Chevy Truck!

[Peter Jones]

However, Tim and I made a pact.

-We have to work on our cars every weekend (or through the week if possible) that there is not something on.
-If one doesn't work on their car (without a legitimate excuse), the other doesn't have to work on their car the following weekend.
-If one doesn't work on their car (without a legitimate excuse) for 2 weekends in a row, they owe the other a 6 pack of Jimmy cans.

By the sounds of it the pair of you both owe me a few drinks then

Pete

[Oneofthegreats]

By the sounds of it the pair of you both owe me a few drinks then

Pete

Hahaha.

If we're going off past build time lines, then I must be the king & so far in front, I'm owed a pallet of Jimmy!!!

Hahaha




We've based it on the honesty system & its one of the few ways to get each other motivated to get s$%t done on our long running projects!



I reckon if more people found a way to get motivated to get there projects done, there would be less 3 year builds which should have only taken a few months & more VW's on the road!
I know money can be a pain in the arse when building cars, but I'm sure there are heaps of little things that can be done without burning a hole in your pocket.