Engine help

Matevs Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 5 Jun 2008, 3:48 am

#650249

I'm looking at re-registering my bug sometime soon and i thought id have a look into the costs of upgrading the engine. Its currently a 1600 with the only addition being extractors and hotdog. I was wondering if there was anything that could be added with out to much hassle for a few more hp for not to much $$, or going down the other road and getting a whole new engine (1776, 1916?).

If i was to go with a new engine would anyone be able to point me in the right direction for finding out costs involved or any other info i would need?

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jun 2008, 6:47 am

#650259

get rid of the hot dog muffler and fit a nice quite one, get and electronic ignition system and a set of twin carbies you can add a set of 1.25 rockers as well

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 5 Jun 2008, 7:02 am

#650263

Where can I get more info on the electronic ignition?

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76bug Officially Full-On Dubber

215 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 5 Jun 2008, 9:24 am

#650288

how much benifet would 1.25 rockers give to a standard 1600 with 36mm webers and 4into1 extractors? also has 009 with a compufire modual

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jun 2008, 9:47 am

#650293

1.4 would be better but there is still work to be done setting up the geometry

have a read here

http://www.aircooled.net/gnrlsite/resource/articles/mods.htm

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Matevs Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 5 Jun 2008, 4:07 pm

#650352

Thanks for the info. I'll have a read through that link and see what i can come up with.

Matevs Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 6 Jun 2008, 3:13 am

#650476

I should've added this to my last post, can anyone recommend some good places to check out in either Canberra or Melbourne for parts or engine work?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 6 Jun 2008, 10:14 am

#650512

Peter Shelley at http://www.cvwc.com.au/

The motor in my car was built by him.
VERY happy with it

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Matevs Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 6 Jun 2008, 2:38 pm

#650541

Thanks, i'll give them a call early next week.