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Dunebuggynut's throw together Stalker
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Author:  dunebuggynut [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:34 am ]
Post subject:  Dunebuggynut's throw together Stalker
Figured I'd give it a thread of it's own. Normally I dont like to half-ass things but I simply dont have time to finish the single seater for this year so I'm going to recycle Dunebuggy79's Stalker for this season. Between the weather, my divorce & my kids I cant get enough done.I barely have 15 hours a week to spare & I'm tired of killing myself on a buggy that wont be ready for this season.
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I brought it home in the back of my trailer then transferred it onto my old buggy hauler by myself......NEVER AGAIN will I attempt that insanity.
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After 3 weeks the snow melted enough for me to get it in the garage. I turned the single seater on its side & slid it beside my 4 seater. I cant fit anymore CRAP in this friggin garage.
Author:  ridenrace6 [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:39 am ]
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well at least this way youll get some ridin in this year 8)
Author:  dunebuggynut [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:52 am ]
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Thats the plan. I already dropped the 2180 off at Jim's VW to get a set of thick wall cylinders cut to fit the 92mm block since the heads are 94mm. Im getting the full port & polish + new valves in the 050 heads. With the engine handled all I need to do is make a few changes & mount my seats. I think I can have it ready for Memorial day as long as nothing goes wrong. There are a bunch of changes Id like to make but I need to resist the urge & leave it alone.

One of the changes Im going to make is to swap the 2x3 arms & bus joints for a set of 3x3's & 930 joints. I saw the Samba post about the Appletree arm tearing & was going to reinforce these but I cant see a weak point.
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Author:  ridenrace6 [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Dunebuggynut's throw together Stalker
why not run 94's and have a 2275?
Author:  dunebuggynut [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:19 am ]
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ridenrace6 wrote:
why not run 94's and have a 2275?


The bottom end of the 2180 is fresh & I hate to split the cases & add more expense just for a dozen HP. Im sinking big bucks into the heads & intakes which will make up for it. Im also boosting compression to 11 to 1 or so. I should end up with less than 2500.00 in this engine.
Author:  ole2timer [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:23 am ]
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I have some arms kinda like them hope u get her together soon
Author:  bradley59dzl [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:44 am ]
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jims vw... you might have motor down buy memorial day... :?
Author:  dunebuggynut [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:51 am ]
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bradley59dzl wrote:
jims vw... you might have motor down buy memorial day... :?


I told him I needed back by the end of April. That gives me a 2 week cushion if he runs long. :shock:
If I run out of time Ill yank the 1915 off my 4 seater & bolt it on there. :D
Author:  bradley59dzl [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 2:57 am ]
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atleast ya got aa back up plan good thing... :lol:
its takin him 1-2 months to cut cases before....never again will they do any of my work.. my opionin tho.. hope you have good luck with them
Author:  dunebuggynut [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 3:03 am ]
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Ive had good luck with Jim over the years. Either way, he's one of the best head porters out there & the heads will be worth the wait.
Author:  ImmortalSoul219 [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:03 am ]
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$2500 on just the engine! :shock: My complete ecotec swap was only $2000. Just throwing that out there lol. Cough* watercooled Cough*
Author:  nitro_mudder [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 8:53 am ]
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ImmortalSoul219 wrote:
$2500 on just the engine! :shock: My complete ecotec swap was only $2000. Just throwing that out there lol. Cough* watercooled Cough*


Yes but u gained like 50 lbs doing that, lol.
DBN I run those arms too and have snagged my wheels on few trees while learnig how to drive tight woods, still on there. I wouldnt worry a ton on it, but I will go a different route myself next time. I have seen one pic of it broken at the front of the outer weld. Might of just been a bad set, might be a true weak spot, not sure.
Author:  dunebuggynut [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 1:55 pm ]
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ImmortalSoul219 wrote:
$2500 on just the engine! :shock: My complete ecotec swap was only $2000. Just throwing that out there lol. Cough* watercooled Cough*


That price includes a 1 wire alternator, compu-fire ignition, CB dry sump & dual Webber 40's. I could have had it in & running for about $1800 but I decided there was another 40 HP t& 40 lb.ft. to be had by maxing out a set of 050 heads. I could have gotten my 140 HP Pinto engine in here for around $800 which includes the propane setup(poor mans fuel injection) but I dont have the time to get that done. To be ready in 10 weeks Im forced to compromise. Besides....I need this engine for the single seater anyway.
Author:  ImmortalSoul219 [ Thu Mar 04, 2010 7:59 pm ]
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Those big vw air cooled engines are impressive.
Author:  ridenrace6 [ Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:26 am ]
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if you are worried about the arms plate and box them in with some 1/8 sheet metal and that should stiffen them up a while lot and not be just a gob heavier
Author:  Jared [ Fri Mar 05, 2010 1:35 pm ]
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bradley59dzl wrote:
atleast ya got aa back up plan good thing... :lol:
its takin him 1-2 months to cut cases before....never again will they do any of my work.. my opionin tho.. hope you have good luck with them


I always had good luck with him. I was never in a hurry though.
Author:  dunebuggynut [ Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:36 am ]
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Tore into the frontend & installed the adjusters(thanks, Tony)& got em close. I never did my own before & Im off by an 1/8" but it doesnt seem to affect anything. I forgot to account for the thickness of my chop saw blade....OOOPS. The lower beam had a minor bend anyway so thats the least of my problems. I also referenced the stock adjusters when I put these in & clocked them too far around. That was an easy fix as I cut the vertical ties & rotated the tubes till they were right. Now I just have to tie them back together & it will be fine. I know all this for next time....LOL
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