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Engine Rebuild - Advice
Hebfan - January 15th, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Advice anyone.

Has anyone built one of the Scat complete engine kits with case and machining.
http://www.scatvw.com/master/engine_kits/ 

Just wondering how it went and if it is a good option for a novice, has been a god 20 years scince i rebuilt a stock engine, finally trying to find the time to get my cars back on the road.

Has anyone alternative option for a big engine? for around $2k to $3k?

Bizarre - January 15th, 2012 at 10:34 AM

h'day and welcome

I would more go with a CB kit

http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1781 

Otherwise there are several engine builders here that would put a kit together for you.

You are going to struggle for $3k for a FULL turnkey - carbs, exhaust, clutch etc included

I'm sure some one will also chime in

Hebfan - January 15th, 2012 at 02:13 PM

Thanks Bizarre

Should have clarified, 3K was just for short block parts, have dual carbies, clutch and exhaust were not included inthis budget. Any recomendations for engine builders?

Smiley - January 15th, 2012 at 02:27 PM

Rod Penrose.

He built me a 2054, and it's a fantastic engine. Great to deal with, knows what he's talking about and happy to talk to you to help design and build you the best engine package for you application.



Smiley :)

Bizarre - January 15th, 2012 at 05:20 PM

Depends where you are to some degree

Stan Pobjoy
Matt Berry - member here
Richard Holzl (V Force)

Are a few that spring to mind

vw54 - January 15th, 2012 at 05:59 PM

Where r u located ??

Hebfan - January 15th, 2012 at 06:08 PM

Thanks guys, Located in sydney

The more threads i read the more complicated it gets :) i guess i'll end up spending the big bucks and getting someone to build it for me, looking around 2 Litre

bugmaniaar - January 15th, 2012 at 06:29 PM

Hi Hebfan
I Have to recommend CBB in Penrith.I took a day trip last year up from melbourne to pick up a 1600tp for my 63 beetle.
It is running sweet.
Thats my 2cents worth anyway...

Bizarre - January 15th, 2012 at 06:36 PM

^^^ yep - another good one

stevedel - January 16th, 2012 at 08:32 AM

would also recommend Rod Penrose- just south of Wollongong - knows his stuff, is always happy to talk options and is 100% behind the scene. He built my 1916 18 months ago, still going strong as a daily driver and I'm a happy camper.

vwo60 - January 16th, 2012 at 10:39 AM

The scat kits are as good as any and i am quite sure that you would be able to assemble the kit yourself as you have done a standard engine already, there are plenty of good books available to guide you along the way, just take your time and remember that doing it yourself is part of owning a beetle in the first place.always good to learn new skills.