The Bugs gettin' a Heart transplant!

[ONEBADMK8]

Oh man this has been in the works for a while now but it will be coming together next week sometime. This is the last outing for the Bug with the 427 engine that we put in back in 1992.

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Here's the new BEAST that will reside in the Bug very shortly.

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Its a 4 bolt main .030 over 454 (461 cubic inches) with Arias 12.8:1 pistons, Oliver rod's, Eagle steel crank, MONSTER Lunati 700 plus lift mechanical roller cam, 7/16 push rods, Jomar 4 bar stud girdle, Liquid filled Dampner, Brodix "Big Brodie" aluminum heads all hogged out...etc..etc.

This bitch is gonna be FOR REAL scary this time around!
Don't get me wrong the 427 was no joke but this engine will CRUSH IT!

Right now were going to try a Weiand Team G and a WORKED to the balls Holley HP 950 shown on the engine.

We are mildly reworking (in progress) the innards of the Weiand including knife edging the plenum dividers (see pic).

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If that doesn't work out then were going to the World Products 2500 rpm to 8500 rpm Merlin intake and a Holley 1050 Dominator!! This set up will suck your shirt right off you if you get too close!

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Heres some more shots. I'll add to this post as progress is made. Enjoy.

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[Sergmark]

Is it Merlin the Magic Bug ... LOL Sounds great Like the Engine !!

 

[KD00LS]

I knew this had something to do with a VW.
Lookin' good.

 

[MrWilson]

WEAK! ill take him from the line ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!

 

[JoeyGood]

WOW ! you actually have room in there for some one to drive LOL
Cool project though and can't wait to see the progress pics

 

[MrWilson]

WOW ! you actually have room in there for some one to drive LOL
Cool project though and can't wait to see the progress pics

you drive from the back seat!

 

[MrScalia]

what that white car the doner car ? what is it?

 

[pepperman]

WEAK! ill take him from the line ANY DAY OF THE WEEK!

Yeah Right Andy. That is some heart transplant for the bug Geno

 

[ONEBADMK8]

what that white car the doner car ? what is it?

That's my Cousin Carmen's 68 Chevelle. It is getting the engine that is currently in the Bug now, the 427.

Then the blue 66 Chevelle is getting the other 427 that was going to be for the Bug.

 

[JC1994]

Now that's COOL !!!!! I have seen one here at the track that has a blown 429 big block ford and it is SCARY!!!

 

[squirell]

SCWING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Geno,
I got to get a death ride in that Buggy.

 

[ONEBADMK8]

SCWING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Geno,
I got to get a death ride in that Buggy.

Oh hell yeah baby! This thing is going to be SICK!!!! Im pretty sure we will be starting this project tomorrow (Sat 5/13/06) we were delayed a few days due to a Death in the Family.

 

[ONEBADMK8]

Progress.

Man what a tough day!! This engine did NOT want to come out. Fought every step of the way. Cut this, trim that? When this went in back in 92' it want like a dream, no issues at all? Very strange. Anyway heres some shots.

Getting her up in the air.

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[ONEBADMK8]

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[ONEBADMK8]

The Bug's 427 will now live in the 68 CheHELL! It's for sale too.

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[ONEBADMK8]

PS the Chevelle above is now for sale turn key running 11.40's!!!!

 

[ekenkade]

it should tick for a long long time

 

[ONEBADMK8]

it should tick for a long long time

It should I hope! LOL!

Here it is all pretty and installed.

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