Fiat 600 with VW-Type 1

FiatVWTyp1 · 2022-08-08T22:21:38-0400

Hello all,

I just purchased an interesting car and build. I have a few questions I’m hoping some of you can help with…

Here are the specs…
Case: Type 1 VW dual relief, from Rimco
Displacement: 1914cc
Crank: 69mm, balanced and wedgemated
Rods: Carrillo (forged steel)
Pistons & Cylinders: Cima 94mm (forged Cima Cylinders)
Rings: Total Seal
Cam: Web Cam 116
Oil: Racing Valvoline 20W-50
Heads: VW 040, Dual Port, port-polished by Rimco
Valve size: 40mm intake and 35mm exhaust (titanium)
Compression: 7.0:1
Rocker arms & shafts: Pauter Machine, 1.4:1
Pushrods: chromoly, 3/8-inch
Ignition: MSD 6AL, MSD Distributor, MSD coil
Turbo: Rajay 40 with Turbonetics 12lb wastegate
Carburetor: Dell’Orto 40 sidedraft
Intake manifold: Ron Lummus (custom)
Exhaust: Rob Lummus (custom), all stainless steel, all exhaust work done by Ron Lummus himself
Fanshroud: 911 style by Autocraft (crankshaft by Autocraft)
Dyno: 185bph on 10lb boost

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My question:
Can/Should I install exhaust cover and turbo blanket on this engine? I’m thinking tin is the way to go due to the oil dripping type of engine (possible fire hazard). Lol… but maybe turbo blanket is ok? Let me know, I’m getting to hot at stoplights! Lol 😂 Thanks everyone, Ryan

cannonfoddertfc · 2022-08-09T10:20:23-0400

I would use tin to isolate your exhaust muffler from your engine bay. When you are sitting still, the heat of the muffler is rising right into it.

On a type 1 the piece of tin you are missing is called a breastplate, for yours it will likely be a fabrication.

FiatVWTyp1 · 2022-08-09T10:45:59-0400

cannonfoddertfc said:
I would use tin to isolate your exhaust muffler from your engine bay. When you are sitting still, the heat of the muffler is rising right into it.

On a type 1 the piece of tin you are missing is called a breastplate, for yours it will likely be a fabrication.

Thanks for the insight! Would you use Tin, or blanket to isolate turbo heat, or just leave it alone?

admin · 2022-08-09T11:14:13-0400

Welcome to UAC! Your 600 is very nice

, I bet it's quick

cannonfoddertfc · 2022-08-09T11:40:07-0400

FiatVWTyp1 said:
Thanks for the insight! Would you use Tin, or blanket to isolate turbo heat, or just leave it alone?

I am not a fan of blankets or wraps, I use tin but that is just a personal preference so dont take that as gospel.

On your application, it may be unrealistic to try to modify a tin shroud so you may have to resort to a blanket.

FiatVWTyp1 · 2022-08-09T20:07:17-0400

incar said:
Welcome to UAC! Your 600 is very nice , I bet it's quick

Thank you! Yes, this little thing is quick! Really fun to drive.

Pappy · 2022-09-03T10:58:25-0400

FiatVWTyp1 said:
Thank you! Yes, this little thing is quick! Really fun to drive.

FiatVWTyp1 said:
Hello all,

I just purchased an interesting car and build. I have a few questions I’m hoping some of you can help with…

Here are the specs…
Case: Type 1 VW dual relief, from Rimco
Displacement: 1914cc
Crank: 69mm, balanced and wedgemated
Rods: Carrillo (forged steel)
Pistons & Cylinders: Cima 94mm (forged Cima Cylinders)
Rings: Total Seal
Cam: Web Cam 116
Oil: Racing Valvoline 20W-50
Heads: VW 040, Dual Port, port-polished by Rimco
Valve size: 40mm intake and 35mm exhaust (titanium)
Compression: 7.0:1
Rocker arms & shafts: Pauter Machine, 1.4:1
Pushrods: chromoly, 3/8-inch
Ignition: MSD 6AL, MSD Distributor, MSD coil
Turbo: Rajay 40 with Turbonetics 12lb wastegate
Carburetor: Dell’Orto 40 sidedraft
Intake manifold: Ron Lummus (custom)
Exhaust: Rob Lummus (custom), all stainless steel, all exhaust work done by Ron Lummus himself
Fanshroud: 911 style by Autocraft (crankshaft by Autocraft)
Dyno: 185bph on 10lb boost
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My question:
Can/Should I install exhaust cover and turbo blanket on this engine? I’m thinking tin is the way to go due to the oil dripping type of engine (possible fire hazard). Lol… but maybe turbo blanket is ok? Let me know, I’m getting to hot at stoplights! Lol 😂 Thanks everyone, Ryan

My old Fiat 50 years ago.

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FiatVWTyp1 · 2022-09-08T00:33:40-0400

This is absolutely incredible! Probably one of, if not the 1st VW swaps in a 600!!! Wow 🤩, thanks for sharing! 1300cc, 1600cc or bigger? Can’t quite tell, but single carb I can tell. Cheers man!

Pappy said:
My old Fiat 50 years ago. View attachment 14103

Pappy · 2022-09-08T09:25:17-0400

Pappy said:
My old Fiat 50 years ago. View attachment 14103

The weakest part was the Fiat transaxle and the rubber axle joints. The engine was a 40 horse built out to 1600. I modified a VW input shat and made the adaptor plate. I used 124 rear wheels. I paid $20 for the Moon fuel tank and the seats were patio chairs. The carb is a Bug spray.

S&S headers. I drove it around Pomona, Ca. My friends would take turns hauling ass in it till the trans blew up. My friend Lloyd Moser owned the Little Giant Killer which he bought from Rich Bays. Lloyd chopped the top. Rich ran a Porsche engine. They used the VW transaxle.

Pappy · 2022-09-08T10:31:50-0400

Pappy said:
The weakest part was the Fiat transaxle and the rubber axle joints. The engine was a 40 horse built out to 1600. I modified a VW input shat and made the adaptor plate. I used 124 rear wheels. I paid $20 for the Moon fuel tank and the seats were patio chairs. The carb is a Bug spray. View attachment 14115
S&S headers. I drove it around Pomona, Ca. My friends would take turns hauling ass in it till the trans blew up. My friend Lloyd Moser owned the Little Giant Killer which he bought from Rich Bays. Lloyd chopped the top. Rich ran a Porsche engine. They used the VW transaxle.

Here is Frenchy's Fiat