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TurkisMafia
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 Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:17 am Post subject: Motor decision- 1500sp or 1641dp |
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Building up a 66 bug. Have a stock 1500 single port for it. At the shop we have a set of kadron dual carbs that are begging to be used, and they have the dual port intake manifolds attached.
We also have a nice reconditioned set of dual port 1600 heads... and also a new set of 87mm jugs.
Should I find a set of single port intakes for the kads and leave the motor be... or go with the new heads and jugs for a dual port 1641?
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Zundfolge1432 
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 6:54 am Post subject: Re: Motor decision- 1500sp or 1641dp |
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| Since you are seeking approval from strangers I’d do none of the above. Build a single port 1600 using all stock parts. Upgrade to doghouse shroud and offset cooler. In the long run this will be most reliable and cost effective. |
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Cusser
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:11 am Post subject: Re: Motor decision- 1500sp or 1641dp |
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| Zundfolge1432 wrote: |
| Since you are seeking approval from strangers I’d do none of the above. Build a single port 1600 using all stock parts. Upgrade to doghouse shroud and offset cooler. In the long run this will be most reliable and cost effective. |
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Zundfolge1432
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| Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2020 7:27 am Post subject: Re: Motor decision- 1500sp or 1641dp |
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| Final thoughts, anything you build over stock will need more cooling, especially dual carbs. Those carbs will rob air from the fan. Ideally a convertible deck lid would be best. Deck lid stand offs are a cheaper alternative or just leave deck lid off. You can also cut out a section of the lid behind the license plate. |
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EverettB
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