new member -roger

[roger]

im a new member and I want to say hi to everyone.i have a 83 interstate that im going to try to make a trike because im a little disabled.first of all I want to do a single carb conversion since I want the ease of maintainance etc. I can get the holley/weber 740 carb and possibly the vw l4 manifold etc. will this work with the stock jets etc.? also is it a good choice? im new at this but I neerd to ride.I also need info on runnng a limited slip car rear axel to the stock swig arm. what is the best choice with the stock trans gear, tire size to maintaine the stock gl ratio?any help or leads would be greatly appreciated.i want to thank you all for your time and help. ineed to do this on a budget.please contact me @773-885 8401 or [email protected] thanx!

 

[dan filipi]

Welcome to the forum.

Limited slip eh?
I'm thinking that would make a trike harder to steer as both wheels pushing would fight each other speed wise in a turn?

 

[roger]

thanx for the info . what would be your best bet ?

 

[slabghost]

Welcome to the forums. Here's a good read for anyone planning to build his own trike.
viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2759&hilit=gearing

 

[dan filipi]

roger » Thu Dec 26, 2013 11:10 am[/url]":165uqpp5]
thanx for the info . what would be your best bet ?

Sorry I can't add much to building as far as what diff would be best suited but I had a 3 wheeler atc with a solid rear drive and no differential and that thing was near impossible to turn when not in the dirt or sand.

 

[brianinpa]

Welcome to Classics from PA!

 

[backlander]

Welcome to CGW

 

[Steve83]

Welcome from Southern California! I wish you well with your build! I also wish I knew more about building a trike - it's tempting!

 

[Omega Man]

Welcome to the forums Roger! Have you considered one of those conversions that turn a 2 wheel bike into a trike(one where the rear wheel remains)?

~O~

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome from N.Western,Pa. :hi:

 

[Joep]

Welcome from North TEXAS DFW area....

 

[82a]

dan filipi » Thu Dec 26, 2013 2:02 pm[/url]":f0u8foby]
Welcome to the forum.

Limited slip eh?
I'm thinking that would make a trike harder to steer as both wheels pushing would fight each other speed wise in a turn?

not an issue with LSD, can be an issue with a spool or locker
https://www.bc4x4.com/faqs/yj.cfm?cat=7&faqid=156

The locker (often confused with a limited slip) is a kind of
automatic selectable spool. Oftened referred to as a
automatic locker, its default state is to lock (hence the
name) left and right wheels together like a spool. In this
mode it operates just like a spool. But when going around
corners, it allows the outside wheel to disengage from the
inside wheel and turn faster by allowing it to be driven by
the ground (as opposed to being driven by the engine). It
accomplishes this by a ratcheting mechanism. Once the
vehicle exits the turn and drives in a straight line, both
wheels lock together again.

 

[Ansimp]

Welcome from Oz

 

[mcgovern61]

Welcome to the site from Florida (at the moment), normally New Jersey! :hihihi: :clapping:

 

[joedrum]

welcome too classic

 

[roger]

i want to thank all of you for your help and suggestions thanx for your time and help.right now i want to put on a single carb. im getting a holley/weber 2 barrel progressive can i use the stock plenum or do i have to get the vw type 1v plenum and if so where can i get one cheap? again i want to thank you all.roger 773-885-8401

 

[Dusterdude]

You can try to use the stock plenum,i would be interested to see if it would work


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[dan filipi]

Dusterdude » Sat Jan 04, 2014 11:27 am[/url]":1iy0ia1q]
You can try to use the stock plenum,i would be interested to see if it would work


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Me too.
Nobody here has made one that way yet.

 

[joedrum]

I have gone pretty far with stock plenum ... it has it short coming and basicly is going to cost as much as type 4 witch is cheap compared to other carb system fixes stock or otherwise ..id read up on everything ...first move ........

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