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Title: Volumex Compressor Post by: theringerboy on 22 February, 2008, 08:35:12 AM Hi all,
Now I know they're as rare as a sensible Labour government policy, but here goes. Wanted: VX compressor for my 83 VX coupe. It's the last piece of the jigsaw, so any condition considered. Please mail me on glennringer@yahoo.co.uk if you happen to have a one lying about in you garage, loft, spare room, car... Thanks in advance G Title: Re: Volumex Compressor Post by: inthedark on 22 February, 2008, 12:25:12 PM There was a volumex being broken on ebay (£600 for the S/charger) can't remember the item nbr.
Geoff Title: Re: Volumex Compressor Post by: DavidLaver on 24 February, 2008, 09:35:35 AM That ebay one was 300195865114 and went for £385 to mick_131 who we might guess is a Fiat enthusiast. Its sacrilage to even suggest it - but if really REALLY stuck Toyota blowers seem to be the best value and - unlike a volumex - is an off the shelf item. Out of interest as much as a suggestion:- http://www.fensport.co.uk/parts.htm http://www.autospeed.com/cms/article.html?&A=2147 http://www.adelaidejap.com.au/Turbos%20&%20SChargers.htm === Does anyone have a "dead" volumex blower? I'm just starting an Aprilia engined Augusta project and have wondered about making space for a volumex to be added at a later date. I've enough to do - and spend on - without forking out for a decent blower but it would be interesting to "try one for size". David Title: Re: Volumex Compressor Post by: DavidLaver on 24 February, 2008, 09:40:27 AM My plan way back when was to remove the scuttle structure and move the engine right back to improve the weight distribution and leave space for a blower up front. These days I'd rather keep a back seat and keep the scuttle structure all as standard. The plan now is to put the Aprilia engine just about where the Augusta engine sat, and I very much doubt there's space left, right, or on top. As it is its proving to be a bit tight just getting the bonnet to close with a carb in place and to squeeze a dynamo in there. It would still be fun to hold one up for size... David Title: Re: Volumex Compressor Post by: theringerboy on 25 February, 2008, 01:08:25 PM Well David, the Aprilia/Augusta hybrid is all good stuff. It very easy to recreate an existing model/specification but the fun starts when your imagination kicks in. Normaly mine starts going into overdrive after a few bottles of Brown Ale!! If I cant source a factory item I'll just buy a second hand Eaton of ebay. I'll have to fabricate the manifold but, hey, that's no hardship. Besides it may flow more air and a sealed unit may be less of a maintenance headache....
cheers guys G Title: Re: Volumex Compressor Post by: DavidLaver on 27 February, 2008, 11:56:46 AM An Eaton off a Mini really is a good idea - I wonder if anyone's done that on a twin cam yet? For me its no option as they don't look sufficently period - the VSCC will let in a volumex (with some mods) and are open to a Toyota pending detailed photos and a similar prescribed "grind off that logo" type list of mods. David |