Beetle engine upgrade

[3crispies]

Rebuilt our current 1600 sp a few years ago although it has a few upgrades (34 icts, leccy ign) it never seems to move like I expected. So I have a good 1600 engine from our late bay that I want to upgrade, without machine work and using 34icts what cam for just doing 0-50mph is recommended, will I need to go HD springs. Was thinking of using our mahle 1600 b & ps as dont want thin wall with the chance of warping (wet/damp weather). Could I take it somewhere to alter compression ratio maybe.
Plan is upgrade to ecu wasted spark set up for ignition only, cb throttle linkage reuse, oem twin webers, C25 cam and better flowing exhaust and sell 1600sp engine turnkey.
Dont want to go down of route of machining thats why originally I opted for s/p for durability but may replace oem exhaust look which we prefer to a vintage speed oem appearance.

My engine skills are very basic so please be nice !!

[madmike]

H.P is in the Heads, go dual ports , add a pair of 40 IDF's a nice header and you'll be Happy I would not waste my time with S.P heads and single throat carbs!
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[oprn]

If it's a '71/'72 Bus engine it will already have dual ports heads. That is worth 3 HP in stock form. VW got 66 HP out of dual single carbs on the type 3 engine. The crank trigger ignition will net you some drivability and maybe a couple mpg but little in the power department over stock ignition. The cam change without any change to stock heads might be worth 3 HP but expect to loose a bit on the low end. Maybe a HP or two with the exhaust. I'm thinking 68 to 70 HP? Your current one I would guess is giving you 60 HP now.

I guess what I am getting at is your total power gain is going to be very modest. You need to decide if it is worth the $$ spent.

Oh! And as for the no machining thing... good luck with that! I have rebuilt a number of these engines over the years and have yet to find a used type 1 engine that did not need an align bore.
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[vwracerdave]

Why are you intimidated by machine work?

Building a nice 1776 can get you 80+ HP and be a great pleasure to drive.

https://www.aircooled.net/vw-performance-bolt-on-modifications/

https://www.aircooled.net/1800cc-vw-engine-no-machine-combo/
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[Zed999]

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[madmike]

That C25 cam that you suggested will work
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'Black Ice'Drag Buggy 'Turbo'
Rail Buggy 1915 turbo
76 Drag/Street bug 2180cc 'Turbo' 11:85 @113 mph"If I go any faster I'll burn up the Hamster" ,gets 28 mpg. also 10/09/22 11.90 @115 mph
"If I'm ever on Life Support,UNPLUG Me, Then Plug me back In see if that Works"

[Igpoe]

Read all you can about different builds here on the Samba and then research parts availability and cost. It won't take long to get a grip on the possibilities.
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