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Fri Feb 27, 2004 8:35 am

I have a 1967 bug - and I am wanting to put a pretty quick motor in it. I am new to the "engine" aspect of VW's. Will a 1915cc fit in a 1967
without any modifications to the engine compartment? Can I use a stock transmission with it?

Also - Can I get the parts for the motor and build one myself? I am pretty mechanically inclined, but never built a motor before.

Or should I have it built for me? I think I can do the maintance aspect of the engine just fine.

Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:45 pm

That engine should be the same size as stock, because the stroke is stock size. The transmission may or may not survive depending on your driving style. I would suggest getting a couple books on VW engine building and/or a video.

Steve

Fri Feb 27, 2004 8:07 pm

maybe I can help...
the 1915cc is a good motor; however, it need big valves to properly work.

The 1776cc would probably be the best all around engine as far as power and economy.

regards.

nick

Sat Feb 28, 2004 8:12 am

From the power stand point - how much difference is the 1776cc to the 1915cc? Also, is the 1776cc not much bigger then the stock 1600cc?

I am thinking that 176cc isn't much of an "upgrade" from a 1600.

But 315 is!

Or is the 176cc going to make a difference?

See what I am looking for is a car that is going to be fast, when I want it to be. I am not going to beat the living piss of out it every time I drive it. Just if I feel the need tear it up through some gears and feel it, I want it to be there.

The only thing I can associate with the motors I guess is quarter mile times. I am not going to be racing my bug every week. But what would a nicely built 1776cc run compared to a 1915cc?

The bug will be pretty much stock, as for weight.

Thanks!

Sat Feb 28, 2004 8:38 am

yo man...

you can not have it all. one engine can not be set up like that. one or the other, but not both. pick out the best all around combo but you can not build one that can do both.

If you want an engine that is mild but could tear up when you need it...you need a bottle! Then we are talking nitrous set up. that is the only way I can think of that can do that.

If normally aspirated...it will never happen. You are only dealing with natural forces..nothing more. That is all you will get out of the atmosphere.

regards :D

Sat Feb 28, 2004 10:41 am

1915 is a good motor so is a 1776 but you have to crawl befor you walk build a miled 1776 budget motor so you can get the hang of what vw motor do and call as many shops as possible
call wolfgang and talk with steve he is on of the best motor builders
that will not stear you wrong :wink: 8)

Sat Feb 28, 2004 11:30 am

Alright. Cool! Thank you guys! :)

Bottle sounds fun! :)

Mon Mar 01, 2004 7:25 pm

hey AZ...

Whatever you do, do not go for the drillpress bore work. If someone is offering machining, ask them if they will do it on a drillpress.

Wed Mar 03, 2004 12:04 am

the "1600" isn't actually 1600cc.... it's like 1585.... so the difference between a stock and a 1776 is like 191cc's. It may not sound like much, but it does have a lot more power to it. A stock transmission can take a powerful motor if you are kind to it.... If you like driving it hard and dropping the clutch and such, buy a high performance tranie.