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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#895227
Would like to get a BIG engine for No.8 Beetle, for the Supersprints in May. Bigger the better.... it can be over 2 litres, but needs to be reliable, not a 'hand-grenade'. Any suggestions?

Email.....greg@kirrapak.com if you can help. I'm in Bowral, 2576.

Cheers,

Greg
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

sander288 "Bolt-on Master"

1,404 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·

#895229
Greg,

I've got a 1300... which is bigger than the 1200 the car came with but i'm sure this isn't what your after! 😀

What happened to your current engine?

Shaun
BMW R65 LS
1967 1300 Deluxe
Swing-axles FTW ❗

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#895236
Nothing wrong with the current engine......just hasn't got enough HP. It is too good to pull down, and I will keep it for a 'spare'. The 140 or so HP @ 6000 RPM is not enough to make up for the extra weight of the roll cage......needs to be about 160, or more.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#895260
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fullnoise Fahrvergnugen

964 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#895303
I'm hearing you Greg.

Try Rod Penrose. He normally has engines lying around.

I've got a 3.88 R&P now and a ZF diff. My measly 96 RWHP gives me no chance at loosening up the back. In fact, i now think a bit of inside rear wheel spin helped keep the engine on song exiting slow corners.

Ponies wanted here as well.

It might be time to swap the mini D-ports with the wedgeports. Can anyone recommend someone good to fly cut the heads in Sydney?

Regards

CT
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colin Fahrvergnugen

984 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·

#895337
fullnoise wrote:I'm hearing you Greg.

Try Rod Penrose. He normally has engines lying around.

I've got a 3.88 R&P now and a ZF diff. My measly 96 RWHP gives me no chance at loosening up the back. In fact, i now think a bit of inside rear wheel spin helped keep the engine on song exiting slow corners.

Ponies wanted here as well.

It might be time to swap the mini D-ports with the wedgeports. Can anyone recommend someone good to fly cut the heads in Sydney?

Regards

CT
Ring Larry he gets a shop down Campbelltown way to do all the cylinder head work and flycutting on my street elims, or maybe Dave Stoker.

Cheers Col

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

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#895595
Greg, could you play with gear or diff ratios to give you more out of corner punch ?


HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#899656
Have decided to stay with the 'old' engine. It's been going for over 4 years now, so 'the devil you know' applies. Thanks for the suggestions.👍

Suspension, wheels and tyres is where I've been fiddling. With a bigger front anti-roll bar, changes to the swing-axle geometry, and a set of 16" wheels [Kuhmo R-spec tyres fitted], it should corner better. We will find out at the Supersprints.👍
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!