Type IV Engine thoughts...., Off Topic for the vehicle, but on for the engine |
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Type IV Engine thoughts...., Off Topic for the vehicle, but on for the engine |
malcolm2 |
Nov 18 2019, 09:58 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
I can't seem to settle on what I should do here. I have a good 1.8 engine, that I probably could have just attempted to get running, but it was so greasy, I figured that it did not have too much maintenance done on it over the years.... I found a bearing had moved a bit and the dowel pin gouged it. But that is all I found. Measured the bearing saddles and they are all round and even front to back.
So I figured I would crack it open and give it new life with a stock rebuild. Just a daily driver, reliable engine with torque for the bus. I want to put it in my 72 Bus. I figured I would go with new dual carbs and a new carb cam. Considering a mega squirt option tho. So that would be a different cam. On my 914 I got the cam package from Raby years ago, so I figured Type4store for the full cam package with all the goodies. Again, I was thinking of 96mm P/C, but also figured I would save alittle $ and just re-install the 93mm stock P/C. But the 1911 option is still on the table. The Heads are what really have me thinking. I would like to find a local shop that might be able to check them over, but I don't think there are VW experts around here now-adays. Should I try to do some checking myself? I am cleaning them up to look for obvious cracks. What else can I do myself? I know the Type4store has great ones, just can't make myself pull the trigger. Even heard bad stories about AMC stock (non-type4 store ones) being not so good. Asked similar questions on TheSamba but really did not get much advice. You guys have any thoughts? |
thelogo |
Nov 18 2019, 02:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,510 Joined: 6-April 10 Member No.: 11,572 Region Association: None |
If low end if what you want then a 1911 or 2110 Will be adequate but not really a torque y engine that a bus needs .so its a compromise either way . But 1.8/ 1911 etc ...after a refresh will literally run forever (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) But thats could cost more then 3 (domestic) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Subaru engine s. Or audi 1.8L turbos (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) If you want your bus to really fly .... Try adding wings ? |
ClayPerrine |
Nov 19 2019, 01:12 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,463 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
If you want your bus to really fly .... Put a 3.2 911 engine with Motronic and a 915 trans in it. I drove a VW bus with that setup. It was a pleasure to drive. No 0 to 60 in 4.3 weeks, it actually would accellerate. The AC was cold, and it sounded really good. The 911 drive train will mostly bolt in, just custom engine tin and mounts. |
mepstein |
Nov 19 2019, 02:29 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,271 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If you want your bus to really fly .... Put a 3.2 911 engine with Motronic and a 915 trans in it. I drove a VW bus with that setup. It was a pleasure to drive. No 0 to 60 in 4.3 weeks, it actually would accellerate. The AC was cold, and it sounded really good. The 911 drive train will mostly bolt in, just custom engine tin and mounts. Exhaust, shifter, wiring, fuel lines, oil tank, oil cooler, axles, etc & $20K. Marty at MSDS used to sell a kit. |
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