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sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·

#804888
After looking into different classes for racing, historics and all sorts I've really decided i'm going to do what I like and see where they will let me run.

Its no good getting caught up in the rules if your in motorsport for a giggle and not to outright win. (unless its regularity then i'm there...)

So to the point, building a motor and i'm struggling to pick my bottom end.

I want 94mm bore, because to machine out is pretty much the same no matter what, but i'm torn between a 2165cc and the tried and true 1916cc.

any suggestions welcome, the direction the car is going to head is a Tarmac rally car.

Cheers

Shaun
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1967 1300 Deluxe
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trickysimon 100km/h is only 9 seconds away

1,473 posts · joined Dec 2007 ·

#804906
If you are going to stroke it, you may as well go as big as you can IMO (ie: 2332cc)

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#804916
if your not concerned about being under 2ltr, then yeah go stroker for sure..how about using longer rods for a better rod ratio...i know a lot of people say that a long rod ratio "closer to std ratio"certain parts of your engine lasts longer.. 2176 sounds good... you can make same power with a 1916 or a 2176 but you will have to rev the non stroker more.....

i did get a good quote off kroc "very good rep for heads" in canada to do some heads for specific application...not to expensive....

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#804923
Stroker for sure, IMO, how just depends on overall budget, hp, use etc etc. 2165 is a great place to start.
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sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·

#804979
ok so with a stroker, I've seen 3 types, cromoly 4130 & 4340, and the DPR welded cranks, which is the best bet?

looking at forums etc, there seems to be alot of consensus on 4340 forged cranks over the welded DPR ones
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hellbugged 48's and straight cuts

5,080 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#805003
want a 78mm berg?

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#805011
hellbugged wrote:want a 78mm berg?
😎that sounds good,

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#805093
just went for a spin in a 2332cc k8,wedge ports,ida's,,,,ooohhh yeah....

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#805115
cnfabo wrote:
hellbugged wrote:want a 78mm berg?
😎that sounds good,
Yes get a berg!!!!!!!!!!! Best made cranks ever imho 😎

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1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#805123
Hi

Rudi has had good results with his turbo sports sedan with a De Mello crank. The bigger the crank the more machining needs to be done.

Steve

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cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#805125
reub wrote:
cnfabo wrote:just went for a spin in a 2332cc k8,wedge ports,ida's,,,,ooohhh yeah....
Would that be a certain white beetle from QLD??
yep...very nice.and what a bargain.....the guy who bought it has been racing escorts,cortinas,sunbeams and many more cars for years...so now i have someone to race with,yay......he wants to put the herbie theme on the car and i couldnt talk him out of it so i atleast convinced him to make the stripes and numbers black,to keep the black and white theme going ....

sorry for the highjack sander....

sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·

#805132
No worries cnfabo

is there pics of this white car?
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cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#805142
sander288 wrote:No worries cnfabo

is there pics of this white car?
couldnt find it,shitty search thingy.anyways its alan herberts old 63 bug....its 2332,wedge ports,k8,48 ida's.. it drives very smooth with lots of torque...step up the cam and you will have a neck breaker......😂 im almost convinced with the strokers....

cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#805161
thanks craig...

oh and jeff is super happy with his purchase....

sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·

#805164
Cheers craig 👍

Actually mate, you've had some great first hand experience with potent 1916s and strokers, how do they compare?
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1967 1300 Deluxe
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