i have had a busy winter.......

[highlander]

Bino's new look and new engine.......

Work Done:
Rebuilt engine from scratch, everything new...
Spec:
2.4ltr Aircooled, brand new twin dellorto drla 40's, custom cut and welded cb performance manifolds, cb performance linkage and 1 1/2 inch filters, facet electric fuel pump, malpassi fuel pressure regulator with filter, Mallory Unilite Vac Advance Distributor, Petronix flamethrower coil, 8mm taylor silicon ht leads, bluebird customs SS header and exhaust, powdercoated NOS Genuine VW heat Exchangers, Melling Oil Pump with 32mm gears, fast road cam, solid lifters, Scat Bolt on Alloy rocker covers..

Exterior, bits and pieces:
Side bars, Rear light blenders, LT big mirrors, Chin spoiler, Eyebrow spoiler, Black Indicators and rear lights, Audi UrQuattro Fuchs Alloys, 60mm front drop, 40mm Rear Drop, Koni Gas Shocks All Round, All new Front Disc's, pads, calipers, backing plates, rear shoes and cylinders, all brake pipes and hoses renewed, new clutch kit, new clutch slave cylinder and flexi hose, rebuilt gearbox with all new linkage.....................................

Phew its been a long hard winter!!! interior will be done this winter coming

[Titus A Duxass]

That looks tasty!

What make is that roof rack!

[highlander]

That looks tasty!

What make is that roof rack!

Thanks, i think the endless nights in the garage have been worth it!!!

roofrack is available here http://www.justkampers.com/shop/type_25 ... -rack.html

[richnewton]

Looking good whats it go like?

[Gunslinger]

Hi Highlander
I've just recently had a 2.4 upgrade and am now facing the carburettor conundrum. What does she go loike with the dellorto's on and whats the mpg like?

Any info will be most appreciated
Thanks
Stu

[highlander]

she goes like stink not sure on mpg not done a long journey yet but i think the combination between the dells and the mallory should be a massive improvement

The dells are the right choice just make sure you have the right jets and venturi's, i have .2 emulsion tubes, 30 venturi's, 55 idle's, 130 mains, 175 air and 35 pumps.. that gives me a nice round performance. What makes the difference is the Mallory Unilite with vac advance, you benefit from being able to set the advance curve and speed to whatever you want giving you maximum spark at the right time you can also open up your spark plug gap and benefit from a bigger stronger spark, throttle response is very impressive they are expensive but well worth the money.. i also match ported the manifolds to the heads and balanced the pistons.. its all the small perfection jobs that sound anal that make the big difference.. The only thing im not happy with is the exhaust is too loud but i have run out of money to change it now

[Gunslinger]

she goes like stink not sure on mpg not done a long journey yet but i think the combination between the dells and the mallory should be a massive improvement

The dells are the right choice just make sure you have the right jets and venturi's, i have .2 emulsion tubes, 30 venturi's, 55 idle's, 130 mains, 175 air and 35 pumps.. that gives me a nice round performance. What makes the difference is the Mallory Unilite with vac advance, you benefit from being able to set the advance curve and speed to whatever you want giving you maximum spark at the right time you can also open up your spark plug gap and benefit from a bigger stronger spark, throttle response is very impressive they are expensive but well worth the money.. i also match ported the manifolds to the heads and balanced the pistons.. its all the small perfection jobs that sound anal that make the big difference.. The only thing im not happy with is the exhaust is too loud but i have run out of money to change it now

OMG, most of that went right over my head, but thanks, I think lol
I just want to try and keep it simple really. Someone said to just replace the carbs with 34 ICT's but was thinking maybe 40's but was worried about having to pull my own tanker behind! I'm not as mechanically minded as yourself.....unfortunately

[highlander]

OMG, most of that went right over my head, but thanks, I think lol
I just want to try and keep it simple really. Someone said to just replace the carbs with 34 ICT's but was thinking maybe 40's but was worried about having to pull my own tanker behind! I'm not as mechanically minded as yourself.....unfortunately

ooooppsss sorry na forget the ict's load of old crap and not worth the money but thats only my opinion!!! they are not exactly an upgrade from a good well setup set of standard solex's!! get some decent dell's... with the right jets and chokes you will have a better fuel economy depending how you drive!!! having the right jets and chokes is crucial..... for more advice on dells just go to VZI and look in the Dell Swapshop which is under "Items for Sale (auto) lots of very experienced guys on there with usefull tips and advice

[Gunslinger]

Thanks for your help mate.
Stunning bus you have there

[ricicles]

got to say it again, it looks great
is that an og spoiler? where did you get it if not?

[highlander]

thanks

spoiler is og believe it or not i got it in the local scrapyard

[pocolow]

That is one cool Bus...i'm drooling over my keyboard (not a pretty site)..What are you panning for the interior?

[highlander]

That is one cool Bus...i'm drooling over my keyboard (not a pretty site)..What are you panning for the interior?

not sure yet!! some of it has already been done, new grey roof lining to match the the OG grey soft leather front seats and new cab carpets... the interior is fine but i like to improve things otherwise its gets boring and the winter nights are long and cold

[lloyd]

Highlander, you have PM.