Raby Productions - RAT Video

A DIVISION OF RABY ENTERPRISES AND RABY'S AIRCOOLED TECHNOLOGY

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About Raby Productions

The idea for a simple "do it yourself" video is nothing new, in fact we coupled with the fine folks at Bug me Video to create our first instructional video in the year 2000. During the production of this video I found that I posessed a hidden talent for showing people how to do things themselves and wasn't intimidated by the camera, during the flming I was called "The Natural" several times.

The success of the "Type 4 Engine Rebuild Video" was apparent through it's worldwide sales and rave editorial reviews; so popular that a second video was planned on the performance aspect of the Type 4 engine. Unfortunately for the video program our business exploded with Type 4 engine developments in 2001 and that found no time to correctly produce the sequel to the engine rebuild video. In 2002 we did find the time to regroup with the Bug Me Video family to produce "The Type 4 Upright Conversion Video", a step by step guide featuring our proprietary cooling system and how to convert a VW Type 4 engine for use in a Type 1 application.

Our desire to complete a performance instructional video series never diminished, even with the successes of other aspects of our business, but the time simply didn't exist to do the job correctly and thoroughly. The guys at Bug Me Video were always willing to assist with any productions we had in mind, but the other challenge was the 700 miles that separates our business locations. Fast forward to 2006...

Knowing that the VW/ Porsche world desperately needed further instructional videos similar to the "Bug Me" series, but focused on performance I decided to try my hand at the production myself, since I have a knack for gadgets and really like to show people how to do things correctly. In November of 2006 I converted my basement into a video production studio and began gathering digital video equipment and polishing my video skills in hopes making productions both educational and entertaining, all the while promoting the vehicle we all love; the Volkswagen.

Fast forward to January 2, 2008... Early in the week I called the team at Bug Me Video to let them know what I had planned and that I wanted to work with them on the distribution of the video series. They welcomed my efforts and agreed to help with distribution, editing or anything that we may need. The result of this phone call was a collaborative partnership and they will be selling and marketing the efforts of "Raby Productions" as part of their video line up.

This was a big key to the success of the series and I was really glad to receive their assistance and understanding since we have been working together for 8 years off and on. To my pleasant suprise while on the phone Rick from Bug Me gave me some pointers about the videos he is constantly asked to provide, but doesn't because he has little or no knowledge of the topics. Most of those topics are things that I do know about and videos I'd like to offer. This was great because it got my mind in high gear and as I walked through the shop I counted two dozen things that people needed to learn about, things that I could show them how to do easily on video. With the evolution of the Vintage VW and Porsche has come a new breed of Enthusiast, it is our primary goal to harness the individual enthusiasm of these hobbyists to keep the VW alive for future generations to appreciate.

As I pondered these videos I started rating their importance in my mind and before I knew it we had created an entire tentative production schedule.

We plan 3 different levels of videos:

"Hot topic" (15-45 minute videos on single, often asked but seldom understood installations or procedures)

"Intermediate" (one volume productions on a single topic, these will be 45-90 minutes in duration)

"Extensive" (multi volume productions progressively covering a complete engine build up/EFI install/ etc)

Now, the videos I have posted here are what I have brainstormed in the past few days after chats with members here, the crew at Bug Me Video and specialists like Marty Staggs, Art Thraen and Len Hoffman. Not all these videos will make it to actual production.

It takes a lot of time to create video, edit and produce it, so what I have listed here is a tremendous amount of work and will take several years to complete.

The key to keeping the aircooled engine alive is helping the newer members of our following to understand the engine and give them the power to do the job correctly, with confidence.

Jake Raby

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Hot Topic "Shorts" Series I will complete these in the order that people want to see them. These are my first releases and what we'll use for experience to work up to the multi- volume productions. These will have simple editing, intros and etc, with an emphasis on the topic. These will be cost effective videos that will be available for 9.95-24.95 and will be available on DVD or direct download for immediate viewing.
	Welcome to Aircooled Heaven Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 A tour of Aircooled Heaven. See the roots of our facility along with the history of the company and behind the scenes footage of our maufacturing and testing facilities.
	Pilot Bearing Removal Scheduled Release: Winter 2008 How to remove a pilot shaft bearing from a VW Type 4 Crankshaft. It's a simple process made overly complex all too often!
	Updating the oil galley plugs on a Type 4 VW engine. Scheduled Release: Winter 2008 Oil galley plug removal/update/reinstallation. Another often overlooked preventive process that can be done at rebuild time.
	Installing the Mallory Uni-lite Distributor Scheduled Release: Winter 2008 Video instructions for simple Installation of the Mallory Uni-Lite distributor.
	Make it late! Retrofitting the late (1971+) clutch release bearing to the early (pre 1971) VW transaxle. Scheduled Release: Spring 2008 Installing the Type 4 Store transaxle retrofit kit(Type 4 Store product instructions) into an earlier VW transaxle. This makes the Type 4 conversion easier for earlier trannys and is even nice to do if you intend to make big HP with your Type 1 engine!
	Type 4 Solid rocker spacer installation Scheduled Release: Spring 2008 Installing the Type 4 Store "solid rocker spacer kit"(Type 4 Store product instructions) onto your Type 4 stock/ Performance engine. It's a simple process, let us show you how!
	Breeding Power Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 Dyno Engine tuning and optimizing, how a dyno works and how tuning can literally "Make or break" your engine. This one will be a lot of fun to produce!
	Type 4 Lube Tech Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 Understanding the Type 4 oil system, the parts and how to optimize your engine's oil system for better flow and filtration.
	All about Full Flow and the Type 4 scheduled Release: Summer 2008 All about "full flow" oiling for the VW Type 4 engine including component install.(Type 4 Store product instructions)
	Type 1> Type 4 oil pump install Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 Retrofitting a Type 1 oil pump for use with a Type 4 engine. (Type 4 Store product instructions)
	Deck Height & Compression Ratio Explained Scheduled Release: Spring 2008 Understanding/setting deck height, chamber volume and compression ratio. This video will cover a very sensitive topic comprehensively offering chapters for both Type 1 and Type 4 Engines.
	Crankshaft End Play Understood Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 Setting flywheel end play.This video will offer chapters for both Type 1 and Type 4 Engines.
	Type 4 Valve Adjustment Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 How to adjust valves Jake's way (for stock and Chromo pushrods)
	Seal That Engine! Creating a Type 4 that doesn't leak oil! Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 Step by step sealant application/ surface preparation... Keep that oil inside the case because VW engines don't have to mark their spots!
	Breakin' it in! Scheduled Release: Spring 2008 Engine first fire and break in procedures and checklists (including How to build an engine "pre-oiler")
	Understanding ignition timing and advance Scheduled Release: 2008 Basic ignition timing and understanding advance including tuning procedures.
	Removing and Replacing Type 4 pushrod tubes/seals. Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 Making sense of a real pain in the ass job that makes for leaky engines and broken spirits!
	Electronic Ignition install Scheduled Release: Fall 2008 Installing a Pertronix/ Compufire module into a VW/ Porsche distributor originally outfitted with points.
	Balance it!! Understanding Dynamic Engine Balance Scheduled Release: Fall 2008 About engine balancing, why to do it and how it is done.
	Degree that Camshaft! Scheduled Release: Winter 2008 How to degree in a cam and about camshaft grinding in general.
	Let it breathe! Installing a crankcase breather system Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 Understanding crankcase pressure, how to avoid and control it.

Intermediate Series
	Type 4 Engine Rebuild Supplemental video Scheduled Release: Winter 2009 Bug me video "TIV Engine rebuild" supplemental update video(it's been 8 years!)
	Programmable EFI Scheduled Release: Winter 2009 How to install aftermarket EFI onto an aircooled Type 1/ Type 4 engine. Our special guest expert on this video will be the creator of the SDS EFI system. (with Tuning)
	1.7/1.8 to 2.0 Engine conversion Scheduled Release: Fall 2008 Converting a 1.7/1.8 TIV to a 2 liter using all OEM components with correct compatability and interchange.
	All about stock D and L Jet EFI Scheduled Release: Summer 2009 About D Jet and L Jet EFI (with a special guest expert)
	Type 4 Cylinder Head Secrets Scheduled Release: Spring 2009 DIY Cylinder head upgrades for the Type 4 engine (with Len Hoffman)
	Measuring and Blueprinting For the Aircooled Engine Scheduled Release: 2008 How to use precision measuring devices to blueprint an engine.
	Valvetrain Geometry for the Type 1 and Type 4 Scheduled Release: Summer 2008 Valvetrain geometry 101 with chapters for the Type 1 and Type 4 engine.
	Installing MassIVe POWER Scheduled Release: Fall 2009 Installing a MassIVe Type 4 conversion engine & sub systems correctly(with DTM Engineering)
	Optimizing the stock Type 4 cooling system Scheduled Release: Summer 2009 Understanding the stock Type 4 cooling system(and optimizing it)

Extensive Series
	Simple Horsepower!!! Scheduled Release: Late Fall 2008 Building a 200HP performance VW Type 1 engine based from Aircooled Technology's SimpleHorsepower.com Type 1 engine kit program. So easy, even a child with simple tools can do it! This video is sure to change the way that Type 1 engines are manipulated for generations to come! We plan a 3 volume series covering 2332, 2110 and 1915cc Performance engines, all based on "SimpleHorsepower.com" engine kits.
	All about Weber and Dellorto Carburetors With Art Thraen of Aircooled Engineering. Scheduled Release: Spring 2009 Carburetor series*** (multiple volumes) * How to rebuild Weber IDF/ DRLA Carbs (With Art Thraen) All About Weber IDA Carburetors(With Art Thraen) Installing, synching and initial tuning of Dual carbs(With Art Thraen)
	The Type 4 Performance engine 101 Scheduled Release: Beginning Winter 2009 Type 4 engine performance assembly video series How to assemble a Type 4 Store engine kit(multi volume) Designing and building your own Type 4 engine(multi volume)
	The 21st Century Porsche 356 engine Scheduled Release: Summer 2009 Porsche 356/912 engine assembly series *Recreating the 356/912 engine using modern components (with LN Engineering featuring their 1883cc 90mm big bore kit)

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