New motor ...swap

Randy in Maine · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:07 pm Post subject:

Once you get a set up dual carbs set up and synched correctly they rarely need tweaking. A good linkage helps to keep them there.

I would call up Chico and see what he could do for you. Tell him you are a 71 bus and are looking for some high altitude grunt.

misfits123 · Samba Member Joined: April 03, 2013 Posts: 24

This is going to be a multi month deal not a week. So renting a r.v is out of the question. Also i thought of buying a pop up camper. But lots of campgrounds in the park dont allow them, cause of bears has to be hard sided. Bummer cause you can camp in a tent lol. Confused

Brian · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:16 pm Post subject:

Hey, if some backyard "artists" can shove a beetle's FI setup into a Brazilian bastard then I'm sure any of those OEM setups could fit in a '71. That would be nice.
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misfits123 · Samba Member Joined: April 03, 2013 Posts: 24

Ya i looked at chico's page and several other builders but there all in California. That shipping has got to hurt to the east coast. Looks like a great product though. How many guys on here are running new vw motors?

misfits123 · Samba Member Joined: April 03, 2013 Posts: 24

Brian...the motor is out of a 73 super bug if im not mistaken....the holey carbs are linked with a simple bar setup. Cant remember what they were of the top of my head.

aeromech · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:26 pm Post subject:

Good point Brian. Maybe the OP could run down to south america and get one of these pretty cheap.

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He'd also need some fine electricians to help out with the harness

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Brian · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:35 pm Post subject:

Nasty.

But in reality, I think a nice stock FI setup would be cool
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misfits123 · Samba Member Joined: April 03, 2013 Posts: 24

wow!!! what a mess lol I like the air cleaner..... what can you bore a 1776 out to 1900 or so, without blowing a cylinder? I dont have any manuals up here with me. Just trying to brain storm Razz

aeromech · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:38 pm Post subject:

You don't "bore" out one of these engines. You buy larger pistons and cylinders to install. You can also change the crank so that it has a longer stroke. These added together produce a bigger engine.
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misfits123 · Samba Member Joined: April 03, 2013 Posts: 24

What he said!!!!^^^^^^

aeromech · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:40 pm Post subject:

I guess a guy could use a stock 1975-1979 bug engine in his bus. Not sure what would happen if you changed the displacement size and tried to use the stock FI system.
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misfits123 · Samba Member Joined: April 03, 2013 Posts: 24

I see, never tore one down lol. Just minor work on the motor so far..carbs, mech fuel pump, generator. Also sorry about my typing, gramer, spelling I was in a very bad wreak about 6 years ago and that part of my brain was damaged.

aeromech · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:47 pm Post subject:

I've seen far worse than your spelling, etc.

http://www.cbperformance.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=204

http://www.cbperformance.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=203
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misfits123 · Samba Member Joined: April 03, 2013 Posts: 24

Thanks for the imput Areomech and Brian....Ill give the builder i know here a call tomorrow, and see what he thinks and check back with you guys. Allmost had him do a build before but my needs were changing and i had to leave state

aeromech · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:50 pm Post subject:

Here's some engines for sale out of a bug that has the fuel injection system on it.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1710910

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1614749

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1340071
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misfits123 · Samba Member Joined: April 03, 2013 Posts: 24

Thanks lol

aeromech · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:55 pm Post subject:

Actually I took a look at this one

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1614749

For the price and the fact that it's been rebuilt I'd give this one some real thought. I'm pretty sure you could bolt it in your bus but not 100% sure.
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Brian · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 3:03 pm Post subject:

not too bad of a price for a "decent" motor.

Only thing I'd be worried about is, I don't think 71 had 'ears' on the transmission and you'd have to use an adapter for the rear of the motor.
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