aussiebaja ·
hi guys need a little help can you's tell me what you's think of the 1200 motors if they are much good or should i wreck it and go something else ,thanx:vader:vader
Aussieveedubbers · Tech Mods and Frequently asked Questions
1200 engine help
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/54104/1200-engine-help
VWCOOL ·
well, they are 400cc smaller than a 1600
tassupervee ·
heheheh pretty much what he said!😂😂😂😂😂
gerbie_rox ·
Don't forget they are also 100cc smaller than the 1300's and 300cc smaller than the 1500's 😵💫
BUGBOY ·
If the motors still good use it.
They are a great little motor which seem to go forever.:thumb
They are a great little motor which seem to go forever.:thumb
Craig Torrens ·
Great in a formulae Vee😀
aussiebaja ·
thanx ,at least some one can give a decent answer ,lolololoolololl
tassupervee ·
1200's are mighty old school now and in the real world, are much less than just 400cc smaller than a 1600.
They really are no more or less less reliable than anything else and the lack of power will shit you major time after a while.
Piston/liner kits are getting scarcer by the day and are usually more expensive than 1600 stuff.
For mine, id just fit a 1600 twin port, give it a set of decent pipes, a pair of carbs, a very mild cam, some decent electyronic ignition and a basic freshen up.
You cant go wrong with that and will be rewarded with a smooth and reliable engine that will chug away for many years in the back of a Beetle.
L8tr
E
They really are no more or less less reliable than anything else and the lack of power will shit you major time after a while.
Piston/liner kits are getting scarcer by the day and are usually more expensive than 1600 stuff.
For mine, id just fit a 1600 twin port, give it a set of decent pipes, a pair of carbs, a very mild cam, some decent electyronic ignition and a basic freshen up.
You cant go wrong with that and will be rewarded with a smooth and reliable engine that will chug away for many years in the back of a Beetle.
L8tr
E
dangerous ·
That brings back some memories.
Pagey's first 1835 drag engine back in the late 80's had 1200 rods and a special Deano's 92mm boes kit that was to suit the 20mm 1200 Gudgeon pin.
That thing went 95mph in 4th gear at the track with those rods and cast pistons@ 7000rpm
( 1.32 4th gear with 4.375 diff and 26" tyre)
I think you can still get a 83mm big bore kit that slips into the 40hp engine for 1385cc?
Pagey's first 1835 drag engine back in the late 80's had 1200 rods and a special Deano's 92mm boes kit that was to suit the 20mm 1200 Gudgeon pin.
That thing went 95mph in 4th gear at the track with those rods and cast pistons@ 7000rpm
( 1.32 4th gear with 4.375 diff and 26" tyre)
I think you can still get a 83mm big bore kit that slips into the 40hp engine for 1385cc?
aussiebaja ·
thanx guys,tassupervee has the idea ,i'll have 2 thanx
LUFTMEISTER ·
40hp are tough as old nails. put a pict 34 (small thoat) carby and you will have a happy & cheap little cruiser. old dp1600's like to crack between the valves and plugs, so check them well if you go that way.
ratty 63 ·
I'm still running a 1200 in my '63 bug - very happy with it.
Yeah, its not quick, but I have a company car for drag racing ...er... did I just say that out loud?
Seriously, I run my 1200 flat out on the freeway almost every time we go anywhere and it's still very happy after years of this type of use/abuse. Along the flat I can easily do the speed limit (110km/h) on the freeway, but you can definatly feel the hills.
R 🙂
Yeah, its not quick, but I have a company car for drag racing ...er... did I just say that out loud?
Seriously, I run my 1200 flat out on the freeway almost every time we go anywhere and it's still very happy after years of this type of use/abuse. Along the flat I can easily do the speed limit (110km/h) on the freeway, but you can definatly feel the hills.
R 🙂
aussiebaja ·
sounds good ,i'll run it till it dies ,and in the mean time i'll build another one ,thanx guys
sgetty ·
ive got a 1385 in my bug, and ive been down the coast in it. does 60kms up the moonbys the same as the 1800 74 camper
i reckon thats pritty good, dammm cheap to run too
deon
i reckon thats pritty good, dammm cheap to run too
deon
oval TOFU ·
I'm still running with my 40HP. It will sit on the freeway all day no porbelms (melb to syd in about 10 hours with only 2 stops) I got about 8.5-9L/100km... but it's true that major replacement parts are getting scarce...
aussiebaja ·
surely these days there is a performance place or two that stocks after market like repco or someone