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Emeraldlion
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 Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 7:41 am Post subject: Cam choice for 1915? |
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So I have been saving parts for a 2276 for a long time. Priorities change and I am now considering a 1914. 69x94, I have cnc panchitos , h beam 5.4s , lightened flywheel, tp tool steel lifters, chromoly pushrods, 40 drlas etc. The heads were setup with dual springs, to retainers. I had previously purchased a web 86b and 1.4s for the 2276 but I fear this will be too much for this build. This is a street car weekend toy with 4 wheel discs, lowered and stock gearing.
What are your thoughts given the current supply issues?
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Alstrup
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| Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:40 am Post subject: Re: Cam choice for 1915? |
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Lotsa compression. At least 9,3, preferably a little more. Use the 86b. Advance it 2 max 3 degrees and use 1,25 rockers with it and youre in business.
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Emeraldlion
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| Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:00 am Post subject: Re: Cam choice for 1915? |
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Thanks Torben!
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67rustavenger 
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| Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:06 am Post subject: Re: Cam choice for 1915? |
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Interesting reading in this thread.
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760923
I have been following along for the last couple days. Most of the best quality builders on this site have chimed in.
While the 86b is not specifically targeted. The content is worth the time to read. IMO.
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Emeraldlion
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| Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Cam choice for 1915? |
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Thanks 67! You are right I actually started that one this morning. Some of it is definitely going over my current knowledge ceiling but trying to gleam what I can. While I like the idea of the large smooth torquer type engine. I have always had a soft spot for smooth light peppy sub 2.0 engines that like reva
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67rustavenger
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| Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2021 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Cam choice for 1915? |
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| Thanks 67! You are right I actually started that one this morning. Some of it is definitely going over my current knowledge ceiling but trying to gleam what I can. While I like the idea of the large smooth torquer type engine. I have always had a soft spot for smooth light peppy sub 2.0 engines that like reva |
I couldn't agree more.
There is allot of content to absorb. Being a shade tree mechanic. I'm doing my level best to understand the posts.
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