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Type 4 Upright Conversion Manual, By Joe Cali
Type 4 Upright Conversion Manual by Joe Cali


 
By Joe Cali - A definite read for anyone considering installing a type 4 engine (aka the VW "Big Block") into a type 1 or kit-car. This manual explains exactly how to adapt a Type IV engine for use in vehicles that use Type 1 engines. Most enthusiasts do not realize the Type IV engine is inexpensive to obtain and quite available, due to the fact that it is used in VW 411's, 412's, 1972 and later air cooled busses (some with hydraulic lifters), Porsche 912Es, and 914s. The Type 4 Conversion Manual is well known to provide the best overall view of what is involved in a Type IV engine conversion and is WELL worth the price!
Price: $29.95
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The Type IV Conversion Manual written by Joe Cali explains exactly how to adapt a Type IV engine for use in vehicles that use Type 1 engines. Even if you don't use Joe's method of converting the engine's cooling and charging system to be type 1 compatible, this book is required reading to give you the overall view of what is involved in this conversion. WELL worth owning for easy reference.
Item Features
The idea of using a Type IV engine in a Type 1 vehicle is not new. Kits have been available, but the kits are very expensive and most are designed for racing and off road use. Conversion kits do not have a thermostat which creates problems for the daily driver, and will shorten engine life. The Type IV Upright Conversion Manual explains how to make an economic conversion using stock and modified Type 1 and IV parts, with the added benefit of a factory Type 1 thermostat.

When the manual first appeared (about the time of the first book review in Hot VW's Magazine), some parts required welding, like the generator/alternator stand. As the manual became popular, kit manufacturers agreed to sell parts separately, which gives you the option of making a part or purchasing it instead. Generator stands, dip-stick adapters, pulleys, fiberglass doghouse oil cooler extension kits, are all now available separately. The kit manufacturers are listed in the manual's directory.

Enthusiasts and specialists worldwide have been sharing their ideas and experiences, which have inspired upgrades to part designs, and to newer/updated versions of this book. "The Type IV Upright Conversion Manual is fast becoming the source of the latest advances in Type IV technology" - Hot VW's Magazine. This conversion is great for early busses and will turn bugs and ghias into street rockets with incredible pulling power. The Type IV engine was designed for use in much heavier vehicles, this fact alone means a much more durable engine and increased engine life. Enthusiasts have stated that they have built many Type 1 engines over the years, only after running converted Type IVs are they totally satisfied wit this perfect combination of power and reliability. The Type IV Upright Conversion Manual will show you how to build the next generation VW air cooled performance engine.


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