Brazilian 1600\'s, any feedback??

248 posts · joined May 2003 · 19 Sep 2007, 7:45 pm

#612832

Hi,
I am considering purchasing one of the brand new brazilian 16000's and am seeking feedback of all kinds. I am unsure wheter it is best to get one of these or get a basic 1641 or 1776 built as this would only cost a bit more, but it may use some second hand components.

Any ideas or thoughts are most welcome.

Ian.

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But a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "Damm that was fun!!!"

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 19 Sep 2007, 8:45 pm

#612845

good for a stock replacement..........................they have a cast crank,so just don't try and do anything else with it.:thumb

greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 19 Sep 2007, 9:21 pm

#612857

a 16000 book me one to please

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greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 19 Sep 2007, 9:22 pm

#612858

a 16000 book me one to please

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Ian Bugden AKA - Bugs

248 posts · joined May 2003 · 20 Sep 2007, 5:47 pm

#612991

Craig,
I would be fitting 36mm dellorto's, 009 dizzy with electronic ignition, lightened flywheel, and a phat exhaust.

Do you reckon this would stress it too much??

Ian.

Ps - 16000cc - I wish!!

A good friend will come and bail you out of jail.....
But a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "Damm that was fun!!!"

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 20 Sep 2007, 7:15 pm

#613016

I would say as long as you dont go changing cams and doing head work.
Cast cranks are recommended for sub 5k revs
Cam chane and head work would more the power band up.
The changes your talking just improve where the power band is.

I am sure Type 4 motors have a stock cast crank and plenty of them are with twin duals

It is if you like you new found friend (power) and want more.
Still no problems.
By then you will be pulling the case apart to throw a new cam in, for another bunch of $$$ that is when you throw a balanced counterweighted forged crank in

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Brian Officially Full-On Dubber

263 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 20 Sep 2007, 7:30 pm

#613023

Yep, they do have a cast crank but they run fine to 6000rpm for sure.(in a formula vee)

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 20 Sep 2007, 7:57 pm

#613032

Bizarre wrote:I am sure Type 4 motors have a stock cast crank and plenty of them are with twin duals

No they are forged.

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 20 Sep 2007, 7:59 pm

#613033

Brian wrote:Yep, they do have a cast crank but they run fine to 6000rpm for sure.(in a formula vee)

There's a big diff between the weight of a vee and a beetle.:thumb..........................have you ever crack tested a cast crank after a season of racing at 6000rpm ?