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Mikey914
post Nov 30 2021, 11:27 AM
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Looking to make a larger motor (4) planning on a 2665, as I don;t really want to go over 103mm to make cooling easier.

The 80 crank is available for stock rods not the Chevy rods. It is my understanding that the Chevy option offers a significant upgrade to the strength. I'm tempted to do the stock.

My question is : should I wait an indeterminate time for the crank with the Chevy rod option? What am I really loosing here? or is this just a must for the larger motors?

My 1st engine build.
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Jack Standz
post Dec 1 2021, 01:14 PM
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Sounds like a very cool project. Best wishes with it. Similar to one we have planned.

Some things going into the 2.6 liter Type IV motor when time allows (so many projects to complete beforehand):

Type 1 Journal on crank - hard to find, but available 18 months ago when started assembling parts. Stroke is 80mm (78mm stroke crank wasn't available).

Nikasil cylinders with JE forged pistons, 102mm bore. Pistons are light, light lifters and valve train, along with lightened flywheel. Reducing reciprocating mass improves longevity, faster acceleration, more HP. Careful balancing very important.

Better than H-Beam rods (lighter and stronger):
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/det....php?id=2342801
EMPI New Pro Series I-Beam Rods 5.5 Length with ARP 2000 5/16" Bolts in a VW Journal. These are lighter and stronger than the H-Beam Rods.

Aluminum push Rods, custom length.

Type 1 tool steel lifters (lighter than Type iv).

Custom cam with extra duration on exhaust stroke (helps control motor heat). Lead time can be a project killer though.

Keep compression low to aid with heat control. Initial spark setting,to be 14 degrees BTDC, with 28 all in...subject to tuning and optimization. Probably starting with carbs because they're so tunable and easy, especially since the car is already setup for them. Maybe later, like you, it'll have injection?

As you already know, heat is an enemy in larger Type IV motors. So, stay focused on that (in addition to careful machining and assembly) and can't wait to see how she turns out!
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Mikey914   Question to the braintrust for motor building   Nov 30 2021, 11:27 AM
VaccaRabite   What are your goals for the motor? Long drives, o...   Nov 30 2021, 02:22 PM
914_teener   Looking to make a larger motor (4) planning on a ...   Nov 30 2021, 04:07 PM
mepstein   Looking to make a larger motor (4) planning on a...   Nov 30 2021, 04:17 PM
930cabman   Looking to make a larger motor (4) planning on a...   Dec 1 2021, 01:38 PM
914werke   Nickies?   Nov 30 2021, 04:37 PM
Superhawk996   My 1st engine build. Seems like you're pro...   Nov 30 2021, 04:55 PM
Shivers   80 mm crank, wow lots of torque. In my bug days th...   Nov 30 2021, 05:34 PM
NARP74   I just went though this drill. Met a guy with all...   Nov 30 2021, 05:55 PM
Mikey914   Well my buddy Allen who is a factory trained mecha...   Nov 30 2021, 08:04 PM
BeatNavy   But if it works as planned will be a blueprint fo...   Dec 1 2021, 07:15 AM
Shivers   But if it works as planned will be a blueprint f...   Dec 1 2021, 07:40 AM
NARP74   Sounds like you are on the right track. Making it...   Dec 1 2021, 12:06 AM
Superhawk996   Other big bore considerations beyond thermal effec...   Dec 1 2021, 07:31 AM
Superhawk996   delete - duplicated post   Dec 1 2021, 07:43 AM
Mark Henry   Toss the stock rod idea, they're heavy and a w...   Dec 1 2021, 09:03 AM
Jack Standz   Sounds like a very cool project. Best wishes wit...   Dec 1 2021, 01:14 PM
NARP74   Did anyone consider getting this project going aga...   Dec 1 2021, 01:23 PM
Mikey914   Thanks all, This was the kind of feedback O was lo...   Dec 1 2021, 02:19 PM
914_teener   Thanks all, This was the kind of feedback O was l...   Dec 1 2021, 02:35 PM
Mark Henry   Thanks all, This was the kind of feedback O was l...   Dec 1 2021, 02:43 PM
NARP74   Thanks all, This was the kind of feedback O was ...   Dec 1 2021, 05:04 PM
barnfind9141972   [quote name='Mark Henry' post='2963984' date='Dec...   Dec 1 2021, 09:39 PM
914_teener   [quote name='Mark Henry' post='2963984' date='De...   Dec 1 2021, 09:48 PM
Superhawk996   What I believe is that things aren't like th...   Dec 2 2021, 07:02 AM
Mark Henry   What I believe is that things aren't like t...   Dec 2 2021, 08:42 AM
mepstein   [quote name='Mark Henry' post='2963984' date='De...   Dec 1 2021, 09:57 PM
Superhawk996   There are probably reasons why the people go awa...   Dec 2 2021, 07:06 AM
mepstein   There are probably reasons why the people go aw...   Dec 2 2021, 09:23 AM
Mark Henry   [quote name='Superhawk996' post='2964134' date='D...   Dec 2 2021, 09:45 AM
914werke   It's easy to love these cars but hard to mak...   Dec 1 2021, 10:47 PM
wonkipop   actually thats true about the last 5 years. its h...   Dec 2 2021, 01:36 AM
Mikey914   Well, I know for sure this is a long term project....   Dec 2 2021, 03:05 AM
NARP74   Well, I know for sure this is a long term project...   Dec 2 2021, 12:06 PM
Shivers   Just a thought from a guy that has to do his own w...   Dec 2 2021, 08:24 AM
rhodyguy   Budget in brand NEW heads. The case work. Rotating...   Dec 2 2021, 08:54 AM
930cabman   Not every customer is a good customer. I always ...   Dec 2 2021, 10:40 AM
NARP74   Watched a TV show about Porsche bore score. They ...   Dec 3 2021, 06:04 PM


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