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Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 1:18 am
by panel
What size radiator hose do you plan on using ? The thermostat housing one looks huge.
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Sun Feb 14, 2016 9:31 am
by 72marinablue
panel wrote:What size radiator hose do you plan on using ? The thermostat housing one looks huge.
I will be using 1.5" tubing. Not sure if aluminum or aluminized steel yet. That tubing in 1.25" sch 40 so the outside is 1.660". Once I decide how long I want it ill turn the end down in the lathe to create a lip like a tubing bead roller.
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 7:30 am
by Master slacker
If you're concerned about a rubber hose near the exhaust, fit a thin sheet metal barrier between the two to act as a radiant heat shield. It can't be touching either of them, but it'll do the trick.
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 5:51 am
by WooleyNelson
you might consider welding a bracket to your extension that would bolt to an extended stud where the exhaust mounts to the head. that might help with any "sag" of the extension........
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:50 am
by 72marinablue
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Sat Apr 09, 2016 8:55 am
by 72marinablue
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:28 pm
by Zaney
Bump for inquiring minds!
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 5:01 pm
by 72marinablue
Time for an update. Slow progress but forward progress.
I made a custom muffler with internal baffling-
Did some dress up on the engine-
Custom oil fill tube-
I also made a rear overflow tank that is plumbed into the heater circuit. Its attached with riv-nuts and allen heads now, the screws were for mockup. On the backside of the tank is a hole through the parcel tray that goes to a electric heater core unit that jegs/summit sell.
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance- ... WEQAvD_BwE It has two 3" outlets that will run back throught the parcel tray and into the factory heater channels. I will have multiple air speeds for the electric fan, and use of the factory levers for different air flow. I think it will work perfect.
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2017 5:45 pm
by 56SemaRag
Nice work. Looks great.
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2017 8:34 pm
by panel
Great update!
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 4:53 pm
by 10speed
do you have a link to the radiator you purchased?
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 11:15 pm
by 72marinablue
10speed wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2017 4:53 pm
do you have a link to the radiator you purchased?
This is the radiator. Obviously I have modified my inlets and outlets, but its a great quality radiator, and a good fit in a standard beetle. I also wanted a fill location in the front of the car with the radiator cap, and Ill have another in the rear with the aluminum tank I made.
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:10 pm
by panel
I think ? 10speed means a web link to where on the net you purchased it.
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:24 pm
by 72marinablue
10speed wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2017 4:53 pm
do you have a link to the radiator you purchased?
Im sorry I thought I included it.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRI-2-28185-X
Re: 72 Beetle EJ22 Build
Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:39 pm
by 72marinablue