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amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#822400
just saw a pic of a 356 engine in an oval and had a hmmmm thought.

What would an average rebuildable 356 cost. Would they be any more expensive to rebuild than a VW 36er?

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#822405
perhaps look for a porsche 912 engine.
They have 356 derived running gear, so 'technically' could call it a 356 engine 🙂
Just like how the kombi's have porsche 2ltr engines 😉
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#822406
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-356-912-engine-rebuilt-original-complete-1965-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2eb29e1d86QQitemZ200565202310QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

here u go 👍

$3600 fully rebuilt with $500 shippin from states
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69' baja: kombi box, thing spindles, irs, disc front, type 3 rear drums, 2 inch lift kit, 31x10 rears. 👍
New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#822418
yeah I saw that one too but like the 914/kombi same isnt same. That looks heaps wider than could fit in an oval/356 engine bay. And because its 10 years older than the oval it wouldnt quite cut it as a "period accessory"

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#822421
Yes, Chris, they are more expensive to rebuild than a 36er but not rediculously more. They are certainly more engine and sooo similar in feel, sound, looks, vintage and parts availability but 1600 and 75-90hp stock. Mind you 90hp 356 engine is a joy to drive in a 356, I reckon one would be beautiful in a bug. I've rebuilt a few and know where there are some engines for sale, so if you need any input feel free to give us a yell.
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Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#822430
Just stick a battery in, she'll be good to go 😂




I Remember seeing a bug many years back with a Carrera 4 engine in it, those engines fetch about $100k these days

HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 ·

#822433
There were a few - not many - Beetles with 356 engines getting about in the late '50s, early '60s. The options then were not like to-day, so it was the 356, a Judson blower, Denzel conversion, or maybe 2 carbies, if you wanted more go.

As Matt says, they are a beautiful engine, and would be great in an early Beetle. The early 356 engine is OK, but could be improved (if doing a re-build) by fitting later bits. 912 crank, rods, etc. can be fitted to make a very reliable, strong engine. Well worth considering.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

amazeer Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,029 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#822489
Not sure how long I've had my oval for. Must be getting close to 20 years. It was going to be a callooker, then a faithful restore, and somehow last night 356 power got into my head. Who knows where I will be when I finally have the cash to do anything. But yeah I'm pretty excited about porsche power today.

I have 3 or 4 complete 36ers I can swap 🙂

vlad01 Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,270 posts · joined Jun 2010 ·

#822493
Joel wrote:Just stick a battery in, she'll be good to go 😂




I Remember seeing a bug many years back with a Carrera 4 engine in it, those engines fetch about $100k these days
you mean carrera 2 GS. carrera 4 is the later 911s with AWD.

anyway the quad cam 356 engines are a beast. Perhaps you might want to talk to Jake Raby at Air cooler technology. He is a Porsche and vw nut, specialty being type 4 engine, best in the world at them.

Perhaps even a basic 2056cc with 135hp and good for 250,000kms +

About 10k that one costs.

http://www.aircooledtechnology.com/index.php

check it out anyway. He has engine packages for 356, 912 and 914s too, not just vw's
😉

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