Author Topic: For IDI fans...The AIR-COOLED diesel beetle prototype (Read 4546 times)

RabbitGTDguy · « **on:** March 09, 2008, 07:51:33 am »

Thought someone might enjoy this...maybe you have seen it before. Found it over on the samba linked to an article elsewhere...

Joe

blkboostedtruck · « **Reply #1 on:** March 09, 2008, 08:10:13 am »

yea i got that article! it's in an old early 80's VW&PORSCHE MAGAZINE that was a recreated bug from Dr.porsche's enginering attempts it has like 23-25 horses pretty kewl article!
Duane

Black Smokin' Diesel · « **Reply #2 on:** March 09, 2008, 09:46:20 am »

Very nice, thanks for sharing!

burnt_servo · « **Reply #3 on:** March 09, 2008, 11:28:32 am »

i wonder what it would do with a small turbo and a bus rear end ?

cyrus #1 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 09, 2008, 05:40:57 pm »

There's an interesting thought! An air cooled turbo charged engine. :shock: Proper warm up and shut down procedures just became even more important.

westcoaster · « **Reply #5 on:** March 09, 2008, 07:02:50 pm »

How about an air cooled V12 engine?

If you ever want to see something impressive off-road, do a you tube search for tatra t813 and check out the truck trials.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatra_T813

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq5mMVd3p1E

RabbitGTDguy · « **Reply #6 on:** March 09, 2008, 07:09:49 pm »

I thought it was really interesting. I'll have to look at that other link as well. Not tonight though...need to head to bed. The time change is messing with me

Anyways...
On the VW aircooled diesel...I just found it AMAZING that the air-cooled system did indeed provide enough cooling for the diesel. They say it right in the article... pretty amazing... good ole' aircooleds...

Joe

raf_construct · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2008, 06:29:41 am »

Just thought I'd add this...

Subaru has just started making Boxer Diesels. :!:

stewardc · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2008, 01:10:38 pm »

Quote from: "RabbitGTDguy"

Anyways...
On the VW aircooled diesel...I just found it AMAZING that the air-cooled system did indeed provide enough cooling for the diesel.

Why so amazed. The German Deutz diesels and all aircooled and have been around for years (still being used in a big way).

shegel · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2008, 07:22:55 pm »

Quote from: "westcoaster"

How about an air cooled V12 engine?

If you ever want to see something impressive off-road, do a you tube search for tatra t813 and check out the truck trials.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatra_T813

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq5mMVd3p1E

kinda reminded me of a doka on steroids

lord_verminaard · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:02:34 pm »

Well, there is a slight chance you might be seeing an aircooled VW diesel once again- check here:
http://shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=106808&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=de13913eb2926d8b5f7079a2406a8e9c

Interesting thread, and Jake Raby, the famed type IV aircooled engine builder may be taking this little project on. Has not been updated in a while but Raby has the money and the resources to do it. When it all boils down to it, there really isnt a whole lot that really needs changed.

Brendan

Black Smokin' Diesel · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2008, 04:25:43 pm »

Quote from: "RabbitGTDguy"

On the VW aircooled diesel...I just found it AMAZING that the air-cooled system did indeed provide enough cooling for the diesel.

It's not that amazing when you think that diesels produce less heat than gassers.

Author Topic: For IDI fans...The AIR-COOLED diesel beetle prototype (Read 4546 times)

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