I was wondering how reliable these transmissions are and if they could be used for dragracing?
I don't know of any in Drag racing
they only have a 180mm clutch compared to 200mm in 1600 manual beetles.
I know of one Rallying...
so they can't be bad...
the clutch is either IN or Out
so NO slipppage at all...
I've seen them with twin carbs on the engine..
Lee
Hiya Joe,
The AS transmission was designed for daily usage. As such it is not a good bet for dragging.
If used in drag racing the limiting factor in the transmission of power from the engine to the wheels is going to be the clutch assembly. The general consensus of opinion around here is that clutch assembly can handle up to 90 hp. 90 hp is a big boost to the stock (about) 60 hp but I would think it falls short of most serious draggers.
FRAID NOT!
X 3. Chase reliabile upgrades rather than rampaging ponies.
IIRC one fella in the UK managed two or three full turbo power passes and fried the clutch. That was deliberate as he was going manual anyway. That's just illustrating how little violence the A-S 180mm clutch can handle.
Enjoy
Volkenstein
yar shes beautiful as a daily driver and off the starting line in low shes sexy but then changing 2 1st and second can be a bit slow for a drag really.. and if you change to first and put your foot down to hard she will just hobble around engauging into 1st (sometiems).
Yes, the 180mm clutch seems to be the limiting factor..
these were used with the 1200cc beetles... 36 & 40 HP [SAE}
With the control valve small hose connected to the side port on a carby
as i have had mine hooked up to, until today..
the clutch is actually actived instantanously... and really thumped in..
so
I could put My car in LOW and hold the gearshifter and rev the engine
and let the gearshifter knob go, and I can spin the wheels on My gravel driveway
all the way to the road.... also great on grass.... lol
Now, whether I can still spin My rear wheels I'm not sure...
[until tomorrow... lol ]
Lee