Increasing performance in a 1200

[JonasKristofferson]

Hello Experts Smile I am wanting to increase the performance and horse power of my 1976 Beetle. I have rebuilt the 1200 engine which is orgiinal in it and put a new high performance Carburetor on it. I am wondering what are some other changes/additions I can make to the motor to increase performance? Any Ideas?

[Teeroy]

Without taking it apart again all you can do is add a header and maybe ratio rockers. If it is a late D engine and you don't mind taking it apart again, put a 1600 crank, p/c's and heads as well as the header.
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[Alstrup]

And/or build a better manifold, buy an AMR 500 supercharger and modify carb and ignition for boost. 60 hp is relatively easy obtainable.

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[esde]

There was also a 40hp Judson supercharger.
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[JonasKristofferson]

Thanks guys! How do I tell if I have a Late D motor?

[JonasKristofferson]

@Alstrup, How would I go about changing the manifold and adding that supercharger? Do you know any links to videos, places to buy the parts needed or some information of how to do this? Thanks!

[jarmchairpilot]

There is a full twin carb set available from Reichert motorentechnick website. Costs big bucks but includes all the bits. Don't forget the first thing to do with a 40 HP car is to lighten it. Take out all non essentials such as back seat,spare wheel,jack,tools,stereo,speakers,glovebox,maybe lose bumpers and running boards for Free Power.

[Alstrup]