need more power

ben campbell · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:36 pm Post subject: need more power

I have a stock 71 bug with a all stock 1600 dp (009 dist not stock). Will carb and or muffler mods give me more.power? Thanks so much

Glenn · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:37 pm Post subject:

Dual Dellorto 36DRLA carbs, Bosch 019 distributor, 1-3/8" header with single quiet pack muffler and 1.25 ratio rockers.
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ben campbell · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks alot! If i upgrade my rockers will I have to change pushrods or other parts, thanks alot!

Glenn · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:42 pm Post subject:

You might have the shim the rockers.
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75smith · Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:46 pm Post subject:

you will need to check your geometry, read through this thread, it should answer most if not all questions about the geometry
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=167378

if you happen to have the Hot VW magazine special on All about Performance VW Engines 3, they skim over it as well

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