Re: [T3] Type 1 Heat Exchangers on a Type 3

[jadney@vwtype3.org]

On 12 Apr 99, at 14:36, Jacob Schroeder wrote:

> This brings me to my question, all of the type 3 heat exchangers i see 
> are very expensive, anywhere from $150.00 a side to god knows what, 
> but the beetle's are quite a bit cheaper.  Can i replace my '72 type 3 
> heat exchangers with those from a '72 beetle?  Will it take many 
> modifications?  I don't think it should since the 1600 heads are all 
> the same, but i don't know so i am asking you guys.  Has anyone here 
> done that, my exhaust system that is on it is one of those EMPI quad 
> tip exhaust for a type 3.  

The Beetle parts are cheap because they have been reproduced in 
Brazil. You can't use these on your type 3 because they give the 
wrong spacing between the outlet pipes. Sorry.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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