aussiebaja Insano Dub Head
738 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
hi guys need a little help can you's tell me what you's think of the 1200 motors if they are much good or should i wreck it and go something else ,thanx:vader:vader
1200 engine help
VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome
5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·
well, they are 400cc smaller than a 1600
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tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!
1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
heheheh pretty much what he said!😂😂😂😂😂
Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....
gerbie_rox
Former member ·
Don't forget they are also 100cc smaller than the 1300's and 300cc smaller than the 1500's 😵💫
BUGBOY Moderator Chief Toy Dude / Head Cruiser
2,147 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
If the motors still good use it.
They are a great little motor which seem to go forever.:thumb
They are a great little motor which seem to go forever.:thumb
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Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Great in a formulae Vee😀
aussiebaja Insano Dub Head
738 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
thanx ,at least some one can give a decent answer ,lolololoolololl
tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!
1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
1200's are mighty old school now and in the real world, are much less than just 400cc smaller than a 1600.
They really are no more or less less reliable than anything else and the lack of power will shit you major time after a while.
Piston/liner kits are getting scarcer by the day and are usually more expensive than 1600 stuff.
For mine, id just fit a 1600 twin port, give it a set of decent pipes, a pair of carbs, a very mild cam, some decent electyronic ignition and a basic freshen up.
You cant go wrong with that and will be rewarded with a smooth and reliable engine that will chug away for many years in the back of a Beetle.
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They really are no more or less less reliable than anything else and the lack of power will shit you major time after a while.
Piston/liner kits are getting scarcer by the day and are usually more expensive than 1600 stuff.
For mine, id just fit a 1600 twin port, give it a set of decent pipes, a pair of carbs, a very mild cam, some decent electyronic ignition and a basic freshen up.
You cant go wrong with that and will be rewarded with a smooth and reliable engine that will chug away for many years in the back of a Beetle.
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Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
That brings back some memories.
Pagey's first 1835 drag engine back in the late 80's had 1200 rods and a special Deano's 92mm boes kit that was to suit the 20mm 1200 Gudgeon pin.
That thing went 95mph in 4th gear at the track with those rods and cast pistons@ 7000rpm
( 1.32 4th gear with 4.375 diff and 26" tyre)
I think you can still get a 83mm big bore kit that slips into the 40hp engine for 1385cc?
Pagey's first 1835 drag engine back in the late 80's had 1200 rods and a special Deano's 92mm boes kit that was to suit the 20mm 1200 Gudgeon pin.
That thing went 95mph in 4th gear at the track with those rods and cast pistons@ 7000rpm
( 1.32 4th gear with 4.375 diff and 26" tyre)
I think you can still get a 83mm big bore kit that slips into the 40hp engine for 1385cc?
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aussiebaja Insano Dub Head
738 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
thanx guys,tassupervee has the idea ,i'll have 2 thanx
LUFTMEISTER Veteran Volks Folk
2,041 posts · joined Jul 2005 ·
40hp are tough as old nails. put a pict 34 (small thoat) carby and you will have a happy & cheap little cruiser. old dp1600's like to crack between the valves and plugs, so check them well if you go that way.
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ratty 63 Custom Title Time!
1,083 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·
I'm still running a 1200 in my '63 bug - very happy with it.
Yeah, its not quick, but I have a company car for drag racing ...er... did I just say that out loud?
Seriously, I run my 1200 flat out on the freeway almost every time we go anywhere and it's still very happy after years of this type of use/abuse. Along the flat I can easily do the speed limit (110km/h) on the freeway, but you can definatly feel the hills.
R 🙂
Yeah, its not quick, but I have a company car for drag racing ...er... did I just say that out loud?
Seriously, I run my 1200 flat out on the freeway almost every time we go anywhere and it's still very happy after years of this type of use/abuse. Along the flat I can easily do the speed limit (110km/h) on the freeway, but you can definatly feel the hills.
R 🙂
40hp, 6V and ...er... slowly making improvements 😂
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aussiebaja Insano Dub Head
738 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
sounds good ,i'll run it till it dies ,and in the mean time i'll build another one ,thanx guys
sgetty Fahrvergnugen
994 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
ive got a 1385 in my bug, and ive been down the coast in it. does 60kms up the moonbys the same as the 1800 74 camper
i reckon thats pritty good, dammm cheap to run too
deon
i reckon thats pritty good, dammm cheap to run too
deon
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2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·
I'm still running with my 40HP. It will sit on the freeway all day no porbelms (melb to syd in about 10 hours with only 2 stops) I got about 8.5-9L/100km... but it's true that major replacement parts are getting scarce...
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aussiebaja Insano Dub Head
738 posts · joined Jun 2006 ·
surely these days there is a performance place or two that stocks after market like repco or someone