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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·

#857590
JonR356 wrote:I've just read it, and enjoyed it again. It gets better, like a good comedy film.

The style of it is quite interesting too, it reads a bit like one of those scam emails you get from Nigeria, saying someone's aunt has died and left 'em $50m and you can have 10% if you have them over for a cup of tea or something.

I reckon he's a nice bloke though, it's amazing he took the time to post all that stuff up.

Anyway, got to go. Off out to the garage to remove my dog house oil cooler.
don't forget to remove the twin carbs as well, I will give you $50 since they dont work to well
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vassy66T1 Wow ... are U reading this?

2,120 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#857596
There was so much that was nuts and off the wall that I couldn't even think about responding to any points.

t_tuffnut Wolfsburg Wizard

425 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#857866
I would double check some of the advice in that How to hot rod Vw engines book. I have the same one and read about the small increase in hp that blocking off the manifold preheat pipe at the exhaust affords - roughly 4hp according to the book.
I asked on here about it and people thought I was mad.

Turns out it was already blocked full of carbon and that the cause of my icing up problems.

So, take it all with a grain of salt.

By the way, does anyone want to buy a copy of How to hot rod a Vw engine? 😁
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#857871
Colder air charge = more hp.

Manifold preheat is for a daily, purely for drivability and cold weather performance.


***There is nothing wrong with the book, just the interpretation.***
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Brass Munky Casual Dubber

35 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·

#857908
I recently built a 1916 for my car... While we are still tinkering and waiting to put it on a dyno its more than fun enough for now... Theres a supercharger on the bench...

It was a build that got out of hand from a simple rebuild. Counter weighted crank, lightened flywheel, forged 94's, Los panchito Heads etc etc... But its a shi#load of fun...

Luckily All I had to pay for was parts... Machining cost me a Magnum of Coopers Sparkling, and assembly was food for me and the lads over the nights we did it.

LOWBUG Insano Dub Head

738 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#857976
cnfabo wrote:well i cant say i have purchased it but my next build which i have started getting parts to and have already is going to be a 1916cc for hillclimbs and supersprints etc.....

kroc ported street elims,44x37.5,getting done as we speak..
pobjoy crank
h beams
48 idfs
cb 2289
cb lightweight lifters
twin plugged
pobjoy sump
10.5-11.1comp
aircooled.net ali pushrods
1.4rockers....

hope that makes some people drool...😂

Na not really

Super1302 Officially Full-On Dubber

361 posts · joined Jul 2008 ·

#857985
for me 😎 i have.
autolinea 2332cc
94 x 84
5.5 4340 I Beams
040 heads, (44 x 37)
fk 10 cam, advanced couple of degrees.
1.4 rockers
AA straight cuts.
48 ida's
Compufire DIS IX ignition

👍 and all i have done with it is run it in the driveway, no k's as yet. i am hanging out, once the weather pee's off and i get my ignition back in i will be right.

Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·

#858703
Paulc1964au wrote:Have decided to be an informed buyer, just bought these two books from amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0760304696/ref=oss_product



http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0912656034/ref=oss_product

Read both books back to back and I am convinced a 1776 is what suits me best the better of the books was the performance book.

Why a 1776 well from what i have read it will have the following features

1. higher torque lower in the power band so good at start
2. Engine will be reliable
3. less fuel consumption than a 1916

Other things I learnt were

good heads ported and polished, a engle 110 and delorto 40's make a good combination with a 11/2 inch exhaust.

I am sure there will be lots of arguments but for what i require this spec seems to suit my needs
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Brass Munky Casual Dubber

35 posts · joined Aug 2011 ·

#858709
Why a 1776 well from what i have read it will have the following features

1. higher torque lower in the power band so good at start
2. Engine will be reliable
3. less fuel consumption than a 1916

Other things I learnt were

good heads ported and polished, a engle 110 and delorto 40's make a good combination with a 11/2 inch exhaust.

I am sure there will be lots of arguments but for what i require this spec seems to suit my needs
Having no experience with a 1776, I can't comment, what I can tell you is the 1916 in my car is an absolute torque monster. The other engine we built, a 2000cc odd, is slightly quicker in the top end, but I'll give it a helluva run all the way there!

At the end of the day, only you know what you want, and only you can decide the best way to get it from the engine. The only advice I can give you is... DO IT THE PROPERLY THE FIRST TIME.

Buy the best parts you can afford, If a new part is available for something you might reuse at very little cost, do it, you know the spiel... Don't do things on the cheap!

Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·

#858713
Brass Munky wrote:
Why a 1776 well from what i have read it will have the following features

1. higher torque lower in the power band so good at start
2. Engine will be reliable
3. less fuel consumption than a 1916

Other things I learnt were

good heads ported and polished, a engle 110 and delorto 40's make a good combination with a 11/2 inch exhaust.

I am sure there will be lots of arguments but for what i require this spec seems to suit my needs
Having no experience with a 1776, I can't comment, what I can tell you is the 1916 in my car is an absolute torque monster. The other engine we built, a 2000cc odd, is slightly quicker in the top end, but I'll give it a helluva run all the way there!

At the end of the day, only you know what you want, and only you can decide the best way to get it from the engine. The only advice I can give you is... DO IT THE PROPERLY THE FIRST TIME.

Buy the best parts you can afford, If a new part is available for something you might reuse at very little cost, do it, you know the spiel... Don't do things on the cheap!
I agree nothing off the current engine will be used, all new going into this build
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matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#860457
That's a great book, the blue section is really detailed and gives a pretty good description of the checks required for a good build.
Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
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Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·

#861250
thinking about one of these distributors



Comes with these standard features:

- 21 x 21 Fully programmable spark table
- Tune as you drive technology
- Built-in Data logging
- Built-in programmable Two-Step Rev Limiter
- Built in programmable High RPM Rev Limiter
- Built-in 2.5 Bar MAP Sensor
- Works on Normally Aspirated and Forced Induction Engines
- Fully adjustable RPM and load boundaries.
- Live Online Software Support (Internet Connection Needed)
- Precision CNC housing, Black Anodized Finish
- Roller Bearing shaft support for exact timing accuracy
- Each MS-Digital Distributor is shipped with software, installation instructions, communication cable, fittings and vacuum plates for easy installation.
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cnfabo Custom Title Time!

1,353 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#861255
spend the money on something else dude...just a basic one like cb's magnaspark kit will be suffice......yeah its cheaper then a full msd set up but you don't need it if you are not racing....

Paulc1964au Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Mar 2010 ·

#878019
ok just an update hope to get the motor built in the new year. What exhaust should i get for my 1776?

A good friend recently had a 1916 installed with a python exhaust however the car is way to loud.

I want the car to be relatively quiet so what do you recommend for a good exhaust that is quiet yet still provides performance?

What about a vintage speed muffler?

Here is a link to what i was thinking of

Vintage exhaust
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