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tsoupee
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 Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:00 pm Post subject: porsche engine in bug |
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| would i have to do any major modifications to put a late 356 engine in a 64 bug? would it match up to the og trans,or could it be possible to put the porsche tranny in it also. thanks ,tom |
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Glenn 
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It will fit. You'll have to fabricate some tin to match the engine to the body.
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millerje78
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:26 pm Post subject: Re: porsche engine in bug |
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| tsoupee wrote: |
| would i have to do any major modifications to put a late 356 engine in a 64 bug? would it match up to the og trans,or could it be possible to put the porsche tranny in it also. thanks ,tom |
i wanted to do that too, but I decided after reading old performance threads that the idea of putting a 356 engine in a bug is moot, unless you are nostalgic about bugs with porsche motors in them. do you have one lying about at home? if not, i would opt for a built type I motor. (can be better than 356...way better).
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Glenn
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| Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2006 3:41 pm Post subject: Re: porsche engine in bug |
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| i wanted to do that too, but I decided after reading old performance threads that the idea of putting a 356 engine in a bug is moot, unless you are nostalgic about bugs with porsche motors in them. do you have one lying about at home? if not, i would opt for a built type I motor. (can be better than 356...way better). |
Agreed. It's much cheaper to build a hi-po Type 1 than a 356/912 engine. There's also a lot more options and parts and don't forget the cost of parts.
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markm
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What you are talking about is a type 4 motor. I would take a look at Jake Raby's site, or go to shoptalkforums.com for more info. I run a 2770 type 4 motor, pulls about 200hp at the wheels, dyno tested. Type 4 motors are definately more expensive than a type 1, but the type 4 has much more torque, and more reliable.
Here it is on the dyno.
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inch pincher
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| What you are talking about is a type 4 motor. I would take a look at Jake Raby's site, or go to shoptalkforums.com for more info. I run a 2770 type 4 motor, pulls about 200hp at the wheels, dyno tested. Type 4 motors are definately more expensive than a type 1, but the type 4 has much more torque, and more reliable. |
yeah that would be fun,
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millerje78
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a 356 porsche motor is not the same as the type IV.
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! Purist attitude aside 