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wompninja Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:45 pm

If you were going to buy a new engine and tranny what would you go with? I like the 2180cc. But as far as companies I have no idea what would be a good choice. I can't afford a Berg 5 speed so what are my other options. Go easy, I'm on a budget.

runamoc Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:44 am

Quote: I like the 2180cc. I'm on a budget

Oxymoron.. :lol:

snowymonkey Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:12 am

Tell us how much money you would like to spend and what kind of driving you plan to be doing.

wompninja Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:44 am

It's not a daily driver but it might turn out to be one. I was also thinking the 1835 or 1910. I just want it to be smooth, powerful, reliable and not have to adjust something everyday.

pdari Thu Nov 20, 2008 2:45 pm

wompninja wrote: It's not a daily driver but it might turn out to be one. I was also thinking the 1835 or 1910. I just want it to be smooth, powerful, reliable and not have to adjust something everyday.

Smooth, powerful, reliable.....hmmmmm.....and you said you are on a budget right? hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

well I give up! NEXT!

Randy in Maine Thu Nov 20, 2008 3:17 pm

If it were me, I would buy a well built and counterbalanced 1776 with some small dual carbs.

In a beetle it should be pretty peppy and should go up Parley's Canyon in 4th with the stock tranny and still get decent fuel economy.

Driving a beelte is sort of like having sex. It is not the first one done that wins.

homeworld8118 Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:19 pm

Randy in Maine wrote: Driving a beelte is sort of like having sex. It is not the first one done that wins.

LMAO!! thats damn good, I'll have to remember that one.



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