WTB: More Power

Max17 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 28 Jul 2009, 11:22 am

#726240

I'm looking to put a different motor in my LWB MaxFX Buggy. The current motor is a 1600TP but I suspect that it inhaled some Stradbroke Island sand late last year when the air filter came apart.

I would prefer something a little more powerful.

Any ideas?

There was a private sign at the recent Klubfest meet advertising rebuilt performance engines. Does anyone know whose sign that was?

Thanks for any help or advice.

Steve😁

volumex Officially Full-On Dubber

389 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 28 Jul 2009, 12:48 pm

#726255

Pratt & Whitney R-4360.
4300 hp out of the box, although it might be hard to make it fit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratt_%26_Whitney_R-4360

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 28 Jul 2009, 1:15 pm

#726262

How about a General Electric Model T58-8F?

http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/

hth

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 28 Jul 2009, 1:59 pm

#726268

Must be the helpful hour 😵‍💫

Hey Steve

I am assuming you are based in brisbane?
In Brisbane there are a number of VW shops, VW and Volvo Centre (ask for Ted), Leons Motors (ask for Leon lol) or if you are Nth coast or even in Brisbane then give Matt Berry a call. (0408704662)
A VW performance engine (basic) will start at around $6k and head upwards from there. Other options that off roaders go for are some subaru perversions (oops conversions),

Max17 Learner Dubber

11 posts · joined Apr 2009 · 28 Jul 2009, 2:28 pm

#726276

Thanks Marcus

I'll keep your suggestions in mind. Much like everyone else I'm a bit budget conscious (and have difficulty convincing my financial controller of the need for better toys).

I am hoping that someone will say "I've got just the thing that you're looking for in my shed".

It doesn't have to be a monster - just anything that might be an improvement on a standard VW1600.

Thanks again for the leads.

Steve (Alex Hills - Bris)

RodPenrose Insano Dub Head

792 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 28 Jul 2009, 3:37 pm

#726284

Steve , I have several different engine combinations that may suit your needs . How fast you want to go will depend on your budget, however I have new 1916cc engines on the shelf priced @ around $ 3970 . For this you will get a 100% brand new engine , built from valve cover to valve cover and from front pulley to flywheel . These engines have low compression @ 8.3 and have stainless steel 40mm x 35.5mm valved heads . I also have several other engines that are built using used/reco parts that will save you money if you want to go that way , ROD , 02-42729920 .

More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
http://www.rodpenroseracing.com.au