| jjs1986 |
Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:09 pm |
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| Hey first I hope I'm posting in the right section. It said high performance engines, but I'm looking for at least a 1600. I have had my 64 bug for a few months getting everything I need for it to be road worthy. Last on my list is an engine. I live in Carson, CA near the beach cities and about 20 minutes south of L.A. If anyone can refer me to a good vw shop near me I would greatly appreciate it. The shop doesn't have to be super close, but within about 45 minutes would be good. I'm looking to spend around $1500. Thank you for all your help! |
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| gt1953 |
Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:12 pm |
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Did you want a complete engine or long block?
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php?...ton=Search
Use the search |
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| jjs1986 |
Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:48 pm |
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| Sorry yeah, im looking for a complete motor. I looked under the engine section, but didnt find too many good ones and im skeptical because i bought one off craigslist a few months ago for 500 talked to the guy a lot and trusted his word, took it to the vw shop and the guy said needs a rebuilt and it was a 1300 so wasnt worth it. Basically i got screwed because i didnt know about motors. Thats what i get though lol |
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| jfats808 |
Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:32 pm |
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Finding a complete new engine for that budget will be tough. Even stock. A new case alone is up to 800. Call around and see what some shops can offer.
Brothers
Cpr
Carcraft
Powerhaus
To name a few. |
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| jjs1986 |
Sun Sep 28, 2014 11:57 pm |
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| Yeah, i figured. Ok sounds good! Thanks guys i appreciate it! Hopefully she'll be up and running soon! :D |
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| Howard 111 |
Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:19 am |
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| Just out of curiosity, what happened to the 1300 you bought for $500? |
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| bluebus86 |
Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:21 am |
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| No need to keep looking, your engine is in the back in a VW, look there. :roll: :roll: :roll: |
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| jjs1986 |
Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:48 am |
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| I still have it. What the mechanic told me is it'd cost more to rebuild than a 1600 because parts are hard to find for that. |
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| Dan Ruddock |
Mon Sep 29, 2014 12:19 pm |
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jjs1986 wrote: I still have it. What the mechanic told me is it'd cost more to rebuild than a 1600 because parts are hard to find for that.
Nonsense, the two engines are very similar and most F engines have been converted to 1600. Are you in socal. Maybe I can help. Dan |
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| jjs1986 |
Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:15 pm |
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| really? Yeah im in carson Ca |
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| jjs1986 |
Mon Sep 29, 2014 2:43 pm |
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| My apologies its a 1200** not a 1300. |
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