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Fri Aug 08, 2003 12:28 am

I'm talking with a guy right now about building me a 1776. He said it would probably cost around $2,000(long block). It supposed to be a new block already reinforced and all those other goodies. A nice crank, 8 dowell lightened flywheel, new heads with I think 40 35.5 valves, high rev springs, new or reconditioned rods and a engle 110 cam or something similiar. Is this a good deal or not? I'm not sure on all the spec's right now, but I think these are them. Is there anything else I should make sure the engine has? I just want a reliable daily driver, but still have enough juice to have fun once in awhile. Any comments will help. Thanks
Paul

Fri Aug 08, 2003 3:25 am

who is building you engine? I know you are semi- local, so have you checked out VeeDub motorworks? there are a couple guys that have been showing up at the local vw spot with VeeDub motorworks turbo ghias (2 of them) I think Roger builds mostly race cars and race motors, but I'm sure he will build you a 1776. I can give you more names and #'s if you want, but on a big thing like a motor, try to keep it local if you can.

also what kind of carbs do you plan on running? any reason you are going 1776? adding 94mm pistons will add more displacment, therefore more power. I would almost always use 94's instead of the 90.5's. Maybe not in a bus or a type 3, but defenetly in a bug. the only down side is the pistons will only last 50k instead of 80k. Big deal, 50k miles you should be freshening up the heads anyway, and while they are off, spend 200 bucks on new pistons and cylinders.

any reason you arent building it yourself? there are a lot of machine shops in the area, and it's pretty easy to do, and will save you a ton of money

Fri Aug 08, 2003 10:06 am

Roger has a bulletproof 1776 longblock that a lady ordered and now dosent want. I think he wants 3100 or something close... He has built Bad Ass motors.. I would highly recommend them. I go to them for EVERYTHING I cant do myself..or dont have time for.. :)

And I agree... If your building an engine.. why not just goto the 1915?

As soon as I can afford it .. Thats what Roger is building for me. 8)

Fri Aug 08, 2003 4:02 pm

I'm thinking of building this motor myself, I'm not sure yet though. I heard the 1776 was a great little motor thats why I'm going with it, well that and a limited budget. I don't want a motor that is going to give me hassles I just want a good daily driver. My question was though, is there anything special that I should be putting in this motor? Thanks

Fri Aug 08, 2003 4:19 pm

im building myself a 1776 ive almost bought every part....i figure after completing the engine "turn-key" il have spent a little over 2k....its alot cheaper to do it yourself.

Fri Aug 08, 2003 6:25 pm

norCALnick

Could you give me a list of what you got or where you bought it? If you could that would be great. I'm just a little confused as of to what I need to get and how It all goes together. I suppose I could figure it out though if it means saving that much money. Thanks
Paul

Fri Aug 08, 2003 6:43 pm

get the "bug me" engine rebuild video, it is only for a stock motor, but it shows you all of the stuff you need to see to understand. Find a good machine shop. get a counter weighted crank, new case, 110 cam, decent heads, and do the port work yourself with help from this http://www.cal-look.com/tech/basic.shtml

Fri Aug 08, 2003 6:47 pm

erik...that email addy you gave me got sent back. check out
http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/prod3.html

scroll down to the rock n roll bed

Fri Aug 08, 2003 8:05 pm

nick, the file must have been too big. F-ing hotmail. thank you for the link