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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #135 on: November 01, 2008, 12:28:03 AM »
master fabr   the 091 will work, one way or another. ;D

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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #136 on: November 01, 2008, 06:27:14 AM »
I'm really beginning to think so and at approx 100 #'s with "underdrive" capabilities it's a better option,IMO, than an RPM or Jeffco box. It would be a bit long for the real minis but for these midsize cars this should be sweet.
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #137 on: November 01, 2008, 06:29:24 AM »
Quote from: Engineer on October 31, 2008, 11:17:43 PM
Nice!!  A bit pricey, but very nice, long axles extra travel.  Sweet
I'm not interested in cheap.I'm interested in maximizing as best I can what I build while trying something "off the beaten path".
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #138 on: November 03, 2008, 01:04:41 PM »
Quote from: dsrace on November 01, 2008, 12:23:45 AM
where as I haven't personally had a t'boed busa rail, I have driven one. I have however had a few non t'boed  bike powerplants and now a 3800 series II v-6 rail. I can say when I sell the v-6 rail I'm going back to a mini. probably a t'boed zx14r next. I do love the tq from the v-6 and the grunt factor is unmatched by a bike motor but the throttle response, acceleration, in line shift, mid engine stability, sound, cost and many more on the list, can't be beat. the bikes win in my book. sorry to the car guys but I will be going back.

A buick engine? I have one in my car. I'm betting you have the supercharged version?
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #139 on: November 03, 2008, 08:45:49 PM »
I've built a lot of bus trannies for rotary motors and they don't like sustained high RPMs.
I hope Don isn't using the Chinese mainshaft bearings. In the bottom on either side there are holes between the transmission section and the diff section to let oil back and forth.
When the trans is mounted upside down it is a good idea to drill some in what is now the bottom. At least 1/2 inch
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #140 on: November 03, 2008, 09:22:34 PM »
Quote from: wdcfromaz on November 03, 2008, 08:45:49 PM
I've built a lot of bus trannies for rotary motors and they don't like sustained high RPMs.
I hope Don isn't using the Chinese mainshaft bearings. In the bottom on either side there are holes between the transmission section and the diff section to let oil back and forth.
When the trans is mounted upside down it is a good idea to drill some in what is now the bottom. At least 1/2 inch
The countershaft rpm is approx the same as any auto motive engine due to the 1.596 internal reduction before the busa trans. Can't speak of the bearings.Yes I've been told about the drainback holes.Thanks for the info.
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #141 on: November 06, 2008, 09:21:50 PM »
Well the trans from Donsbusbox got here today.I'll say this much-I AM NOT HAPPY. When I popped off the bellhousing it was apparent that the case had not been cleaned inside at all. There was crud and even the magnetic drain plug still had metallic crap on it. The outside of the case at first glance looked fine and if I'd not been needing the bellhousing off for the conversion I'd have been fooled pretty well.What's the problem with the offroad business? These guys all think they have a right to do sub standard work and/or provide crap products or something?
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #142 on: November 06, 2008, 09:31:19 PM »
That is sad. :-[  Sorry to hear it.  Is it easy to take it apart and verify the gears and upgrades are what you ordered?
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #143 on: November 06, 2008, 09:35:35 PM »
Not really. At least not that I remember.I worked as a VW tech for a couple of years when I got out of trade school but I only disassembled one old  swingaxle trans. Guess I'll need to do some checking into it.
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #144 on: November 06, 2008, 09:38:03 PM »
That does blow.  They seem to have a good reputation - I will be curious to know what the subsequent phone call brings?
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #145 on: November 06, 2008, 09:38:21 PM »
It does have the super diff and I don't really doubt it has the weddle stuff in it but the crud pisses me off! And due to the crud and lack of concern for a clean reassembly it puts the seed of doubt in a persons mind about the quality of the unit for sure.
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #146 on: November 06, 2008, 09:39:51 PM »
What makes you think there'll be a phone call? 9: 9: 9: 9: ;D
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #147 on: November 06, 2008, 09:41:16 PM »
 ::)  just a hunch?  ::)
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #148 on: November 06, 2008, 09:46:58 PM »
Yeah.ya MIGHT be right. LOL!
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Re: busa/VW crossbreed?
« Reply #149 on: November 07, 2008, 12:49:43 PM »
Quote from: masterfabr on November 06, 2008, 09:39:51 PM
What makes you think there'll be a phone call? 9: 9: 9: 9: ;D

Im rather surprised ups hasn't picked it back up yet myself...
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