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nsracing Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2003 Posts: 9479 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 1:32 am Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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New Zealand? Nobody does VW aircooled where you are at?
What recourse you thinking? maybe talk w/ Chico and see what can be done to make it right w/ you.
What happened to the motor? |
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OldBlueBuggie Samba Member
Joined: October 03, 2018 Posts: 4 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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After my grandfather passed, I inherited his old dune buggy that hadn't run in many years. After a complete re-wire, carb re-build, brake system rebuild, and fuel system flush, I got it running! 20 minutes into the maiden voyage, the motor locks up in the middle of the desert. I don't have the time to rebuild it or the specialty tools, so I am looking for a reputable source for a crate engine. I have seen a few posts that say, "NO GEX!!!" and a couple that recommend cip1.com for a long block, but I want something turn key. Any of you guys have a good experience that you can share? I assume I'm going to drop $4,000 or more, so I don't want to regret the purchase. I am considering Mofoco, JCS Volks Masters, maybe Jim's Air Cooled. Thanks in advance!!! |
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nsracing Samba Member
Joined: November 16, 2003 Posts: 9479 Location: NOVA
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Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2018 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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What are you looking for in the motor? PM me..I have 2 sizes you can buy.
I was going to post them on the classifieds. |
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bonzai272 Samba Member
Joined: January 20, 2006 Posts: 237 Location: NorCal (East Bay)
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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Im looking for a longblock and am just wondering what you guys think of these specs. I was thinking dual 40 IDF carbs. Any idea what type of HP it might be capable of? $3100
1915cc
New as41 case
new chromoly 69 mm counterweight crank 8 dowel balanced
new 13.5 lighten 8 dowel balanced flywheel
new chromoly gland nut
new steel back race bearing kit
balanced German vw connecting rods
new scat C-35 cam with new scat lifters
new HD oil pump with full flow cover
new chromoly head studs
new balanced AA 94 mm piston kit with grant rings
new big valve heads with single high rev springs 40mmX35.5
new bolt on valve covers
1.1 rockers with solid shaft kit and elephants foot adjusters
new scat steel push rods
full test run to wear in cam and lifter properly _________________ 1955 Beetle |
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9770 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2019 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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DubDyno says,
110.1 HP @6000 RPM.
114.7 Torque @ 4500 RPM
This was calculated with Los Panchito heads and 1 1/2" header.
8.5:1 compression ratio.
I changed things a bit and came up with.
125.3 HP @ 6500 RPM.
115.7 Torque @ 5000 RPM.
This was with the same heads. I changed the rockers to 1.25.
Exhaust 1 5/8".
Dual 44 IDF carbs.
8.5:1 compression ratio.
Both of the above can run lower octane pump gas.
Good Luck.
bonzai272 wrote: |
Im looking for a longblock and am just wondering what you guys think of these specs. I was thinking dual 40 IDF carbs. Any idea what type of HP it might be capable of? $3100
1915cc
New as41 case
new chromoly 69 mm counterweight crank 8 dowel balanced
new 13.5 lighten 8 dowel balanced flywheel
new chromoly gland nut
new steel back race bearing kit
balanced German vw connecting rods
new scat C-35 cam with new scat lifters
new HD oil pump with full flow cover
new chromoly head studs
new balanced AA 94 mm piston kit with grant rings
new big valve heads with single high rev springs 40mmX35.5
new bolt on valve covers
1.1 rockers with solid shaft kit and elephants foot adjusters
new scat steel push rods
full test run to wear in cam and lifter properly |
_________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
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trex1234 Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2019 Posts: 5 Location: chicago
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Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:09 pm Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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Any builders in the chicagoland area. Am picking up a Ghia from out west and would like to build a 2110 with highway tranny. |
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: August 15, 2002 Posts: 4394 Location: Brew City
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Posted: Fri Apr 26, 2019 8:24 am Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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trex1234 wrote: |
Any builders in the chicagoland area. Am picking up a Ghia from out west and would like to build a 2110 with highway tranny. |
I am a hop, skip and a jump up I-94 in Milwaukee. I can build you an engine or sell you all the parts to build an engine.... _________________ Please "LIKE" us on facebook to see what we are working on.
https://www.facebook.com/mofoco?ref=ts&fref=ts
www.mofoco.com
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trex1234 Samba Member
Joined: April 23, 2019 Posts: 5 Location: chicago
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Posted: Mon Apr 29, 2019 10:32 am Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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Officially picked up a very stock 67 Ghia. Body in great shape. Looking to modify the tranny ( Freeway) and engine (2110). Any experience builders in the chicagoland area. This area not known for older VW's. Thanks
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bossman88188 Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2017 Posts: 51 Location: San diego
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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This thread hasn’t been updated in a minute.
So I’m looking for a stock 1600 DP.
Most important to me is reliability and longevity.
It’s my daily driver so smooth is also a plus.
I’m leaning towards Mofoco for the long block.
I’m in San Diego Ca if that pertinent.
My questions are
1 Do they still have amount of support I see in this site?
2 Do they offer electronic balancing and Counterweighted Crankshaft?
3 Do those 2 upgrades really improve smoothness and longevity?
Thank you in advance for all info shared.
_________________ Yes she is a Hippy Bus✌️ |
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67rustavenger Samba Member
Joined: February 24, 2015 Posts: 9770 Location: Oregon
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 2:29 pm Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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Reach out to Roy and ask him all of your questions.
He's been on here for the last couple days.
https://www.mofoco.com/ _________________ I have learned over the years.
Cheap parts are gonna disappoint you.
Buy Once, Cry Once!
There's never enough time to do it right the first time. But there's always enough time to do it thrice.
GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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56Island Samba Member
Joined: July 08, 2010 Posts: 133 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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Chico at CPR offers his better than stock long blocks.
Search for his ads and give him a call, great guy to deal with.
He’s building a 1955 and Pro Street freeway flier trans for my ‘65 beetle. _________________ Rock, stock and 2 smoking tail pipes. |
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bossman88188 Samba Member
Joined: February 14, 2017 Posts: 51 Location: San diego
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Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 7:54 pm Post subject: Re: Official Engine Builder Topic |
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56Island wrote: |
Chico at CPR offers his better than stock long blocks.
Search for his ads and give him a call, great guy to deal with.
He’s building a 1955 and Pro Street freeway flier trans for my ‘65 beetle. |
I will look into Chico I like the idea of getting in Cali and saving the shipping fee.
Mofoco reputation is impressive though.
Thanks for the info. _________________ Yes she is a Hippy Bus✌️ |
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