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 Topic: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
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| Brian_e Replies: 24 Views: 1035 |
 Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Yesterday 12:10 pm Subject: Re: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
| I don't see any reason to get new heads unless yours are blown out or have other issues.
I am doing a quick set of heads for a guy in Canada doing almost the exact same thing you are. Stock appe ... |
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| Topic: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
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| Brian_e Replies: 24 Views: 1035 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Yesterday 9:47 am Subject: Re: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
Dave, I know you are always super concerned about a tight deck height. 
Most guys should be using one just to help their deck height out. The extra .0196" will help a bunch espe ... |
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| Topic: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
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| Brian_e Replies: 24 Views: 1035 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:28 am Subject: Re: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
| I don't see any reason to get new heads unless yours are blown out or have other issues.
I am doing a quick set of heads for a guy in Canada doing almost the exact same thing you are. Stock appe ... |
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| Topic: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
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| Brian_e Replies: 24 Views: 1035 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 2:06 pm Subject: Re: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
| Big bore stroker 1653cc!!!!
Don't forget to add the 1 5/8" header, open stinger, and Kads with 160 main jets. Brian |
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| Topic: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
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| Brian_e Replies: 24 Views: 1035 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:12 am Subject: Re: CB Performance 69.5MM Stroker crank |
| Hey Joel,
If its a stockish engine......use a stock crank. Amazing quality, easy, and pretty cheap. Get it all balanced, and it will work great. On your engine, what are you using for carbs? ... |
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| Topic: Plan on cranking engine on Friday?-break-in oil question |
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| Brian_e Replies: 22 Views: 672 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:58 pm Subject: Re: Plan on cranking engine on Wednesday-break-in oil question |
| I have had really good luck with Amsoil straight 30wt break-in, and the provided cam paste. I used to use the Brad Penn break-in with no problems. I never added anything.
Brian |
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| Topic: Center mount carb preheat question help |
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| Brian_e Replies: 58 Views: 1497 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:31 pm Subject: Re: Center mount carb preheat question help |
| wheres the intake hose attached to?
It goes down through the stock pre-heat hole and sucks in hot air from the cylinders and header area under the tin. Brian |
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| Topic: Center mount carb preheat question help |
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| Brian_e Replies: 58 Views: 1497 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:09 pm Subject: Re: Center mount carb preheat question help |
| I did this a long time ago. It made a huge difference keeping the carb and the top of the manifold warmer.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1156648.jpg Brian |
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| Topic: 8 doweling a stock crank and flywheel-needed? |
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| Brian_e Replies: 18 Views: 558 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 1:47 pm Subject: Re: 8 doweling a stock crank and flywheel-needed? |
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Just extra insurance that it will never fail. Cheap and easy to do.... EXACTLY!! |
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| Topic: 8 doweling a stock crank and flywheel-needed? |
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| Brian_e Replies: 18 Views: 558 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 1:26 pm Subject: Re: 8 doweling a stock crank and flywheel-needed? |
| You cannot blame the stock flywheel connection without knowledge of history of the failure. Some guys can break a crowbar in a sandbox!
I am not blaming a shitty mechanic, or abuse, just pointing o ... |
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| Topic: Help me spec and build a motor for my '70 Bus |
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| Brian_e Replies: 17 Views: 721 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 11:23 am Subject: Re: Help me spec and build a motor for my '70 Bus |
| if he's gonna drive above 55 mph it will need the aux oil cooler
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| Topic: 8 doweling a stock crank and flywheel-needed? |
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| Brian_e Replies: 18 Views: 558 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:38 am Subject: Re: 8 doweling a stock crank and flywheel-needed? |
| I have never built an engine WITHOUT doing the 8 dowels, but I have taken apart quite a few bone stock 4 dowel engines with messed up cranks and flywheels.
Brian |
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| Topic: Camshaft help |
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| Brian_e Replies: 10 Views: 486 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:35 am Subject: Re: Camshaft help |
| Most all cams are stamped with a number on the oil pump end. If it is not stamped, it might be a regrind.
See what number is on it and report back. The right cam can make or break an engine. ... |
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| Topic: OIL temp sender location |
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| Brian_e Replies: 21 Views: 630 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:13 am Subject: Re: Fuel temp sender location |
| I prefer mounting it into the top of the remote oil filter housing. Constant oil flow right out of the engine for the most accurate reading. Very easy to do. I also mount my pressure sender with a ... | |
| Topic: 1968CC Connecting Rod Length/Deck Height |
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| Brian_e Replies: 14 Views: 496 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:05 am Subject: Re: 1968CC Connecting Rod Length/Deck Height |
| With the case cut that much, most suggestions of what other people have done will mean nothing for your situation.
Get your parts, mock it all up, and get a real dimension for YOUR parts and YOUR ... |
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| Topic: And so it begins... (2234 build) |
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| Brian_e Replies: 15 Views: 610 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:37 pm Subject: Re: And so it begins... (2234 build) |
| More importantly... Can that 122/125 run ok with single HD springs?
Heads aren't here yet, so just the one question so far. Not a chance. Duals for sure. The 122 has pretty quick ramps. Bri ... |
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| Topic: Store engine as-is or tear down? |
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| Brian_e Replies: 27 Views: 817 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2021 9:09 am Subject: Re: Store engine as-is or tear down? |
| Leave it all together and keep squirting stuff in the cylinders. The ATF/acetone mix is good. So is Kroil. Squirt some in each plug hole once a week.
An engine takes up a huge amount of space ... |
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| Topic: What engine to build utilising twin weber 40idf's? |
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| Brian_e Replies: 31 Views: 1045 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 5:06 pm Subject: Re: What engine to build utilising twin weber 40idf's? |
| Do not get the Engle 110, and the Web 110 confused. Very different cams! One is boring and uneventful, and the Web 110 is a really good grind that can make some power.
The advertised 280deg als ... |
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| Topic: Lapping valve issues |
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| Brian_e Replies: 20 Views: 680 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 1:17 pm Subject: Re: Lapping valve issues |
| What is the part number in the rocker area? 040, 041, 043, 113.....
You need a standard 35mm exhaust valve that measures 35mm on the OD. that will get you way closer. No list that I know of. ... |
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| Topic: Lapping valve issues |
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| Brian_e Replies: 20 Views: 680 |
Forum: Performance/Engines/Transmissions Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 10:51 am Subject: Re: Lapping valve issues |
| Here was a crappy pics of a multi angle seats I cut.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1999992.jpg https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1664827.jpg Here is a lapped intake valve with ... |
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