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Michael Evans Commited Dubber

70 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#381047
In previous forums on different areas of this site I have toyed with the idea of upgrading my 1500s engine in my type 34 ghia to a prosche engine. The feedback I have received has been interesting and it has been suggested that I look at a Type 4 engine as it will require less metal work.

Would be interested to get some thoughts on how easy this conversion would be and what sort of cash I might be looking at for this conversion. Would also like to hear thoughts on how a type 4 conversion would compare to a
1776cc or 1916cc big bore conversions. Open to advice. Cheers.

karmen Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,648 posts · joined Apr 2003 ·

#381079
will it handle with the non irs
nope
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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#381096
Why "convert" to a type 4? I don't get it...
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Michael Evans Commited Dubber

70 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#381123
thanks for your input. Vw cool I'm not too sure what you mean by "why convert". What I mean by convert is anything that is a change from stock. It may not be technically correct to call it a conversion but it is a move away from what I currently have. I'm assuming that dropping in a T4 will give me more reliability, more power and less pollution which is all good. It may not be the purist thing to do but I'm hoping it will keep my car a daily driver. The question is can it be done with a minimum of fuss or is it a major modification job?

subaruboxer Officially Full-On Dubber

292 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#381183
Hi Michael,

you might get more feedback if you place your question in the right forum.This is non-VW engine, type 4 is VW!!

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#381195
Michael Evans wrote:thanks for your input. Vw cool I'm not too sure what you mean by "why convert". What I mean by convert is anything that is a change from stock. It may not be technically correct to call it a conversion but it is a move away from what I currently have. I'm assuming that dropping in a T4 will give me more reliability, more power and less pollution which is all good. It may not be the purist thing to do but I'm hoping it will keep my car a daily driver. The question is can it be done with a minimum of fuss or is it a major modification job?
I meant... "Why replace your stock type engine with another, different, engine". The Type 1 engien is just fien and can be built to deliver terrific power and reliability for less than the cost of souping-up other engines and without chopping holes in things. I reckon the easiest thing for you is to retain a standard style (eg Type 1/3) engine case and build on that. After 200,000-ish km, and my brother's - and others - racing success over the last decade, a 1916 is my pick. Do you need a rear boot?
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Michael Evans Commited Dubber

70 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·

#381418
Thanks for your input guys. Subaruboxer I had a similar thread in the tech questions section and didn't get much of a response. I take your point though a T4 is a VW engine and perhaps this isn't the correct forum for my question. cheers

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#381578
Michael Evans wrote:Thanks for your input guys. Subaruboxer I had a similar thread in the tech questions section and didn't get much of a response. I take your point though a T4 is a VW engine and perhaps this isn't the correct forum for my question. cheers
Well, try a Subaru or Chev forum!nn[ Edited on 7-7-2005 by VWCOOL ]
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Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#381599
Micheal, its a relatively easy swap. You would need to convert to upright fan style. Probably with a Porsche fan conversion kit or custom make kit. Personally I like the Porsche fan style.
You would loose the rear boot as the motor will sit higher than the std 1600 "suit case" engine in there now.

Check out this on the samba.=====>
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=105496nn[ Edited on 7-7-2005 by Grey 57 ]

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#381621
BINGO!
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boof2332 Custom Title Time!

1,210 posts · joined May 2004 ·

#381640
I have always wanted to put a subaru motor in one...Heard parts are pretty hard to come by, although I lhave always liked the look of that model.

Mattnn[ Edited on 7-7-05 by boof2332 ]