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Sun Jun 13, 2004 7:58 pm

Hello,

I have a '69 Ghia with a stock 1500cc engine. I wanted to 'upgrade' to a larger size engine. This car will not be a daily driver, tops 3 times a week. I'm looking for some horse & torque gain. So, I was wondering if I could get some opinions or recommendations.

Thanks.

Sun Jun 13, 2004 9:41 pm

A 1915 built with quality parts would be a good start. Or you can just throw a 2276 or 2332. Depends on how much you want to spend on a motor. Oh yeah! Put IDA's on all of the motors above.

Sun Jun 13, 2004 10:34 pm

I agree with the engine recommendations, any of those three motors can be good, if built correctly. Another option is fuel injection, and it would be about the same price as IDA's, this will give you really smooth power, and it is easy to set up. Click here; http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=281 . Okay, it's a bit more, but with all the Weber production problems, it probably won't be for long.

Also, be certain to get a beefed up tranny, I recommend Rancho Transmissions.

Sun Jun 13, 2004 10:57 pm

i've the read the issues of the 92mm...with thin walls and what not. doesn't this apply to the 94mm?

I'm looking to spend about $3500. i want more horse & torque but don't want to sacrifice realibilty. how about the 2110cc?

I like the idea of fuel injection. i would imagine it's a little more involved to install??

Mon Jun 14, 2004 5:06 am

mem76 wrote: i've the read the issues of the 92mm...with thin walls and what not. doesn't this apply to the 94mm?

The cylinder walls for 94's are not thinned down. You have to get your case and heads machined to accomodate the wider cylinders though. In the long run, I'd go with the 94's.

Thu Jun 24, 2004 9:09 am

Go to the VW Paradise site, www.vwparadise.com , they offer fuel injection, as does a number of other suppliers, such as CB Performance, www.cbperformance.com.

I don't think that it would be that much different than dual carbs, but the end result of drivability, lower emissions, better mileage,and even longer engine life due to a much cleaner running engine, seems to make it worth it!

Thu Jun 24, 2004 2:12 pm

I run a 2110 in a daily driver. lots of power, lots of torque.

Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:34 am

44 IDFs work great too if you change to 40 mm venturis and set up the jetting right for the big engines.

Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:57 am

I'm runnin a 1915(69x94) right now. Definately fun. But next time I'm going bigger.
nik

Wed Jun 30, 2004 1:26 am

If your going to go big, go big. Dont bitch about money. Save a month longer than than you want and you'll find you will have alot more money to go bigger. if theres one thing ive learned, its patience.

Speed Is Addictive :twisted:

Wed Jun 30, 2004 7:21 am

With $3500 I would buy a lowbugget turbo kit and a 1914 longblock