Jensenman wrote:carguy123 wrote:Owning two VWs is like having syphilis and gonorrhea at the same time. Only difference is if you squirt penicillin on the VWs they don't go away.DILYSI Dave wrote: Owning two new beetles? I do believe that is in fact justification for hell.No, he's just going to think he's in Hell.
Well I officially own one, the other is just a title away.
John Brown wrote:Grtechguy wrote: where will a N* fit in that chassis?Between the firewall and the radiator ;) I can't use the OE transmission, I will need to run a TH125, but there is plenty of room under the hood of the Beetle for an Aurora or N* engine.
actually you'll NEED to run a 4T80E, it's the only FWD GM trans that will handle the torque and bolt on directly.
Jensenman wrote: Owning two VWs is like having syphilis and gonorrhea at the same time. Only difference is if you squirt penicillin on the VWs they don't go away.
I vote this should be featured in "Say What?" 
So... how does this project figure in $200X terms?
A Northstar new beetle will still pale in comparison to that guy who put a jet engine in one (and kept it street legal by retaining the stock drivetrain.)
Salanis wrote: So... how does this project figure in $200X terms?
New Beetle with bad engine and good transmission as a transmission donor for the white car $500.00
Removed (actually doing it tonight) transmission and assigning the actual value of shell as $250.00 (splitting the cost, although the transmission is worth more)
I have a line on a $650.00 Aurora 4.0L with collision damage and a 1993 Deville 4.9L with really bad brakes for $500.00. I would prefer a 4.6L Northstar but the Aurora will work just as well.
My goal is running with tires for about $1850.00 with axle shafts and exhaust.
here's another 4.9. $200 http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/pts/1049048052.html
He couldn't afford to run multiple craigslist ads?
beats me.
[crystal ball, 30 day forecast]
i see.... John Brown selling FWD cadillacs .... and VW beetles
[/crystal ball]
Well ONE is being sold for certain, to pay for the trip and the other car, As long as the transmission stays good...
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