Michael Evans Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
Looking for advice on best engine upgrade for my T34 ghia. Any suggestions. Have been thinking porsche. Not too sure what is the best way to go.
porsche engine in T34
nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk
2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
2lt Type 4 with dual carbs.
Midlife crisis Nartispuddlejumper, Bureau of Toxicity
2,282 posts · joined May 2003 ·
I agree with nbturbo I have a 2l type 4 in my 73 auto fastie and very happy with it.
Marc
Marc
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Michael Evans Commited Dubber
70 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
Nice one guys, thanks for the suggestions. Hadn't thought about a 2l T4. Any idea what sort of modifications I'm going to need to make to get it to fit?
71superbug The Itch Itcher
1,184 posts · joined May 2004 ·
go subie if u wanna stay boxer engine...
or go rota...
should post this up in the engine conversion section mate.
Anthony
or go rota...
should post this up in the engine conversion section mate.
Anthony
nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk
2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·
Do some searches for Sharpbuilt-Mike has everything you need to convert the Type4 to an upright to fit in the engine bay.He can do the heater boxes as well to keep the heaters original.
humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism
3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·
Forget the TIV...Too Heavy (and expensive! You can spend more in stock TIV heads than in and entire Subi engine!)) in a streetcar and run way to hot in Oz, when you get serious with power...Subi is a better, more cost effective option if you don't mind non-vw power (VW own the patents on Subi engines anyway!) IMHO.
And if you want a car that can run on PULP, get 45mpg and be greener than your average hippy, then Subi is the only way to go....
But if your a purist then disregard eveything I just stated!
And if you want a car that can run on PULP, get 45mpg and be greener than your average hippy, then Subi is the only way to go....
But if your a purist then disregard eveything I just stated!
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
I'd suggest you look at a 1916 or thereabouts T1-based engine with the usual twin carbs etc. Are you willing to chop up your car to mount radiators etc? Subies are water-cooled.The Subie conversion will cost the same or more than a strong VW-based engine (not counting the gearbox upgrades that will be required to hold the torque) and there's no turning back...nn[ Edited on 23-7-2005 by VWCOOL ]
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