So I ordered the 1915 engine upgrade...
What short term modifications can I make to this engine to more horsepower from it but still be dependable? It is coupled with the 3:88 trans.
Thanks!
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So I ordered the 1915 engine upgrade...
What short term modifications can I make to this engine to more horsepower from it but still be dependable? It is coupled with the 3:88 trans.
Thanks!
What short term modifications can I make to this engine to more horsepower from it but still be dependable? It is coupled with the 3:88 trans.
Thanks!
Chris
Call Pat at CB Performance and have him build you a 2110. LOL
Seriously if you think that you may want more performance step up to a larger engine now it will save you money in the long run.
Karl
Call Pat at CB Performance and have him build you a 2110. LOL
Seriously if you think that you may want more performance step up to a larger engine now it will save you money in the long run.
Karl
I agree with Karl, save your money and get someone else to build that engine. CB and others are great, but I had good luck with Jeff Gervais 3 years ago after using my VS Mexi-crate for a boat anchor.
Good Quality Counterbalanced Crank from SCAT or CB Perf. Rocker Set from CB or SCAT, 044 Heads from CB (ported), Mallory. New Cam and Cam Gear from one of the leading makers. (The VS cam gear sheared at 4000 rpms on mine the 1st three months of careful use and I lost the engine) The base engine at VS is suspect.
Good Quality Counterbalanced Crank from SCAT or CB Perf. Rocker Set from CB or SCAT, 044 Heads from CB (ported), Mallory. New Cam and Cam Gear from one of the leading makers. (The VS cam gear sheared at 4000 rpms on mine the 1st three months of careful use and I lost the engine) The base engine at VS is suspect.
Chris, see the post on Vintage Speedster Engine Question on the Vendor Specific forum.
Chris,
Spend the money once. Go with CB Performance. Quality and local (for you).Especially if you're already talking "improvements". My VS Enchilada went South of the Border with only 1K miles. I've read the new VS 19's are better (mine was a 1776 like JW's) but I wouldn't personally want to find out. I wish I had taken advantage of this forum's experience & knowledge back in 2001 when I was just salivating to get a Speedster.However, respectfully, it's your dime.~R
Spend the money once. Go with CB Performance. Quality and local (for you).Especially if you're already talking "improvements". My VS Enchilada went South of the Border with only 1K miles. I've read the new VS 19's are better (mine was a 1776 like JW's) but I wouldn't personally want to find out. I wish I had taken advantage of this forum's experience & knowledge back in 2001 when I was just salivating to get a Speedster.However, respectfully, it's your dime.~R
Great feedback guys!
I've already talked to Pat at CB and it seems I'll be spending many thousands more for the top of the line engine/trans/suspension solution.
Within a year, I'll be buying a whole new engine and trans. By that time the warranty will have expired and I'll know exactly what way to go.
I know nothing about aircooled engines and have a lot to learn. I, frankly, don't even know what to "drool" about at this point.
Keep the feedback coming!
I've already talked to Pat at CB and it seems I'll be spending many thousands more for the top of the line engine/trans/suspension solution.
Within a year, I'll be buying a whole new engine and trans. By that time the warranty will have expired and I'll know exactly what way to go.
I know nothing about aircooled engines and have a lot to learn. I, frankly, don't even know what to "drool" about at this point.
Keep the feedback coming!
your mexicrate may not makr it a year
Chris,
Perhaps one of the best books ever written on the subject of VW engines (and VW's in general) is called "How to keep your Volkswagen alive", written by the late John Muir.
You can get it on Amazon, you won't be disappointed. Much of what applies to the chassis, suspension, electrical, etc. in the book, will apply to your Vintage.
Perhaps one of the best books ever written on the subject of VW engines (and VW's in general) is called "How to keep your Volkswagen alive", written by the late John Muir.
You can get it on Amazon, you won't be disappointed. Much of what applies to the chassis, suspension, electrical, etc. in the book, will apply to your Vintage.
Jim Ward:
Let's see what happens over the next year. I'll make sure to keep this forum posted over time. Like you, I have no idea what will happen. All I do know is that VS is 20 minutes away if I have any problems.
Bill Steele:
Thanks for the tip. I've heard about the book and will get my hands on one soon.
Let's see what happens over the next year. I'll make sure to keep this forum posted over time. Like you, I have no idea what will happen. All I do know is that VS is 20 minutes away if I have any problems.
Bill Steele:
Thanks for the tip. I've heard about the book and will get my hands on one soon.
I'll confirm that "How to keep your Volkswagen alive", written by the late John Muir...is top notch, the author is able to convey the technical aspects with simplicity, warm you of possible pit falls prior to you experiencing the sometimes expensive errors, and does so with humor. I still flip a few pages it from time to time.
Chris and Alan,
That book is so good. After I posted last, I went and dug my old copy out. When I first went to college I bought a VW Bug for transportation. Why the guy before me sold it became apparent almost right away. I bought John Muir's book in desperation. After about six months with my car and his book, I not only had my car perfect, but I was buying VW's fixing them up (with the book) and selling them for a profit. This business was largely how I paid my way through college.
That book is so good. After I posted last, I went and dug my old copy out. When I first went to college I bought a VW Bug for transportation. Why the guy before me sold it became apparent almost right away. I bought John Muir's book in desperation. After about six months with my car and his book, I not only had my car perfect, but I was buying VW's fixing them up (with the book) and selling them for a profit. This business was largely how I paid my way through college.
Chris, maybe you can just go with the basic 1600cc; it won't cost you as much but will push you around for a year while you save and make up your mind on the new drivetrain. Afterwards you can just sell it to a bug owner that needs "cheap, honest transportation" (as mentioned in The Love Bug movie). May I suggest you also go with the 4:12 transaxle; I do have the 3:88 in mine and have compared it to a friend's 4:12 and it's almost the same in terms of revs but it's $350.00 more expensive; plus in an aircooled engine you need the revs to keep it cool. That I learned here in this forum.
David D.:
All I know it has dual Kadrons on it. Everything else seems to be a stock specs including the Brazilian engine case.
How is that for vague? :)
All I know it has dual Kadrons on it. Everything else seems to be a stock specs including the Brazilian engine case.
How is that for vague? :)
If I was spending $18-20k on a new car, I'd ask for the specs on the engine.
Chris, what are the specifications on the 1915?