Official Engine Builder Topic

[nsracing]

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?

[OldBlueBuggie]

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!!!

[nsracing]

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.

[bonzai272]

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
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1955 Beetle

[67rustavenger]

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.

[trex1234]

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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[trex1234]

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

[bossman88188]

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.

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Yes she is a Hippy Bus✌️

[67rustavenger]

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/
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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!

[56Island]

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.
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Rock, stock and 2 smoking tail pipes.

[bossman88188]