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Upright Type 1 bug motor into a T3

Posted: 09 Dec 2008, 12:24
by Vanagonman
Sounds like it would be easy and fit like a glove. Plus a 1776 or higher capacity should move a T3 pretty well, and parts are cheap as chips. I have seen someone run an upright in a Vanagon in California by creating a taller dome above the engine compartment via sheetmetal. One can run a Type 3 setup, but the upright type one setup is easier to work on and cool i'd expect. If it's a camper, bed foam can be used to raise the bed to compansate. Has anyone thought of doing this? :idea

Re: Upright Type 1 bug motor into a T3

Posted: 10 Dec 2008, 08:47
by billy739
not enogh power!

cant see it would pull a fully loaded high top!

may be ok with an early bare panel van tho!

Re: Upright Type 1 bug motor into a T3

Posted: 10 Dec 2008, 15:45
by toomanytoys
It will knock the bottom end out pretty quick... T25's tend to weigh a good bit more than bay window... but dont let us stop you... :D