WTB 1600 twin port engine, can swap T4 kombi 1800 engine

15 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 14 Apr 2009, 12:34 pm

#706843

Hi,

We're chasing a twin port 1600 engine for the baja bug (drop bear). It currently has a 1800 type 4 kombi engine in it but we've decided the fan setup wont be much chop in the sand, so are going to go back to a beetle engine, (or even an earlier kombi engine with an upright fan).

We dont want to spend heaps as its only our hack car. Maybe up to $1000 depending on the engine? Depends whats on offer. We can trade a 1800 T4 kombi engine (or pay cash of course), the engine running at the moment in the bug (car isnt registered yet), we got the barrels honed and put in new rings when we got it and got the heads reconditioned. I cant remember how much that cost (i'll check at home tonight). The engine runs pretty well, we've driven it around the paddock a few times, the carbies just need a kit as they leak fuel out the gasket.

If we buy an engine the T4 will be up for sale, I will post up a figure on how much if we dont get a trade on a beetle engine.

If you can help, please email hickoz_bro84 *at* hotmail.com - prefer an engine around Brisbane, though we may travel a couple of hours out for one.

Thanks!
Dana and Gerrard

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Apr 2009, 6:14 pm

#706891

Why dont you buy an upright kit for the type 4?

I'm sure you can get one for less than $1000

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bajaphreaks Learner Dubber

15 posts · joined Apr 2008 · 14 Apr 2009, 6:46 pm

#706899

You're right, we can definately get an upright kit for under $1000, we've looked into that... But the $$$ just don't weigh up when you consider the cost of a 1600 Twin port, and the cash back when you sell the existing motor... then the effort of converting to an upright kit, versus the effort of swapping motors... Just trying to figure out exactly whats required for the upright kit has been more difficult then pulling out the motor, and putting it back in... literally!

Thanks for the suggestion.

11CAB If ya got it....Baja it

4,674 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 14 Apr 2009, 6:49 pm

#706901

The type 4 will have a lot more torque than the 1600, just what you want for a Baja.

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68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
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greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 14 Apr 2009, 7:52 pm

#706920

i have a 1600 tp in the rod i may do a swap but im in camden nw 2570

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