just wondering if a 56 oval engine ( 1100) can be supercharged and if so what do you recommend and how had would it be to install???

Yes you can supercharge a 36hp I dont know if anything new will fit but if you want the old style look you can put a Judson on . Very easy to install as they were made for 36hp & 40 hp VW motors

Judson made superchargers for VW 36hp engines and 40hp.

I have one fitted

If you want one try Ebay.com but start saving your money now. They have been selling for over $1000 USD complete.

$ 1000.......bump......better sart saving...

Dave's Judson 36hp sounds great and is about as fast as a 1300 Beetle. Not too bad for an old girl.

BTW, 36-bhp engines are still 1200 (1192cc - 77 x 64mm). The 40-hp engines are the same bore and stroke exactly, but are a completely different design.

The 1100 engines (30-bhp) were only sold in Australia for a very short time. The first cars brought in in October 1953 had that engine, as did early 1954 cars. By June 1954 they had upgraded to the 1200 36-bhp engine in the CKD kits they were assembling in Melbourne.

When i got my Judson I started to see what power gain there was supposed to be... if you can afford the bucks and find a complete set the powewr and performance figures for a set of Okrasa's is definetly the way to go.... but be prepared to spend some serious folding stuff

Okrasa not as common as a Judson, and twice the price.

I think the best option is the Ken Virgin twin Carbies, heaps more torque and better accelaration.

Ive had them both fitted to my Oval.

vw 54....
that sounds interesting....tell me more.
cheers