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Tony Z
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This is SA VW History - a RACING 411

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As it says, a bit of South African VW Racing history.
Magazine article written in 1973

http://www.aircooledvwsa.co.za/forum/vi ... php?t=2486
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Post by vwfye »

sweet! i'd like 122hp in my 412
Notchback mid-engine speedster
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Post by Wally »

Very cool!
It also gives some indication that the original type 4 gearbox is very strong as the 2419cc engine just had the original box without problems or breaking it, at least as far as they reported :D

Thanks!
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"Mine isn't turbo'd to make a slow engine fast, but to make a fast engine insane" - Chip Birks
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Post by raygreenwood »

Yep...I had noted that too. Its nice to know teh stock gearbox can take it. Thanks for this article! Ray
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