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aman88 Casual Dubber

28 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#165000
hello.. well i have a 1600 twinport with twin kads, 009 dist, extractor..

and now i would like to ask that can some one help me .. what do i need to do if i want to convert it to 1776 engine.

and also which place will be the best place to buy parts.. I am located in melb.. although the shop doesn't have to be in melbourne.. just some place that will give me a good buy.
Aman

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#165099
You will need to get the case and heads machined to accept the larger diameter P&C. Apart from that, the rest is optional. Certainly the Kads will work nicely with the 1776
I am doing that right now (although on hold) I bought new 90.5mm P&Cs as well new heads. Try Mick Motors, he has the parts and seem to be cheaper than the rest.
Cheers
Raf

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#165107
s stated a few times "just" going to 1776 will not make a HUGE difference

You need to consider cam profile and compression ratio as well.

As this is a case splitting exercise choose wisely as you dont want a rebuild in 6 months.

Consider a counter weighted crank now as well


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cumonghia Commited Dubber

70 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#166123
what are the benifts of a counter weighted crank?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#166146
cumonghia wrote:what are the benifts of a counter weighted crank?
Balance

A hot motor will spin faster than a stock one. Stock is good up to 5000 revs
After that if it is even slightly out of balance you will flog your bearings and case out and rebuild time will be a very short time away.

If only a warm 1776 or 1916 maybe a balance on the stock crank will be good enough.
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