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PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:36 pm    Post subject: need more power Reply with quote

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
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks alot! If i upgrade my rockers will I have to change pushrods or other parts, thanks alot!
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You might have the shim the rockers.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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