Hi everyone,

I'm going to be rebuilding my other engine soon and am preparing to sell it. This is the 1641cc engine that made 165hp to the rear wheels in my car about 6 months ago. 100hp per litre to the wheels! Peak power is made at about 5800 rpm and it revs happily to 6800 no problems. With a little port work which i'll be doing with the rebuild it will make an easy 200 hp at about 20lb boost.



Since then its been sitting on my bench waiting on a rebuild prior to sale.

This engine is built for turbocharging. 7.46:1 compression, so its doey as off boost, and the cam doesn't start working till about 3300 RPM.

Below is the component list from memory. The engine was built entirely out of new parts as follows. I did the shopping list on CB's website and this is what's in it.

Title Qty Price
Cam Gears - Straight Cut
#1399 Straight Cut Cam Gears - matched set, crank & cam gear $69.95 remove

Lifters - Lightweight Racing
#1537 28mm Ultralight Lifters (set of 8) $89.95 remove

Cylinder Heads - 044 Heads
#1440 044 MAGNUM with 40 x 35.5mm S/S valves, Dual Super Rev Springs, Chromoly Retainers, & Sure-Grip Locks (STD. Bore) $217.95 remove

Push Rod Tubes
#1569 Unplated Push Rod Tubes - fits 13-1600cc engines $15.95 remove

Cylinder Head Studs - Chromoly
#1223 10mm Chromoly Head Stud Kit - Dual Port $53.95 remove

Crankshafts - Rev Power Welded Counterweight
#1110 69mm Counterweighted Crank - Welded $149.95 remove

Crankshaft Gear Assembly Kit
#1918 Crankshaft Gear Assembly Kit w/Racer Spacer $57.95 remove

87mm High Performance Big Bore Kits
#1003 87mm Super Big Bore Kit (slip-in) $133.95 remove

Gasket Sets, O-Rings, & Main Seals
#1941 Rear Main Seal - 13, 15, & 1600cc $3.95 remove

Gasket Sets, O-Rings, & Main Seals
#1973 Gasket Set - 13, 15, & 1600cc Dual & Single Port Engines $8.95 remove

Total Seal
#1207 87mm Total Seal Pro Set $69.95 remove

Engine Bearing Sets
#1806 Main Bearings .020 $23.95 remove

Engine Bearing Sets
#1867 Rod Bearings T-1 .020 $7.95 remove

Main Bearing Dowel Pins
#1424 Main Bearing Dowell Pins (set of 5) $3.95 remove

Camshaft Bearings - Racing
#1849 Racing Camshaft Bearing Set $9.95 remove

Engine Case - VW Universal
#1275 AS41 Dual Relief Universal Case - fits T-1 & 2 $319.95 remove

Maxi Pump 3
#1799 Maxi Pump 3 71-on $41.95 remove

Super Deep Sump
#1761 Super Deep Sump Kit $71.95 remove

Super Tin
#1989 Super Tin - Chrome (set of 2) $10.95 remove

Racing Gland Nut
#1360 Racing Gland Nut w/washer $19.95 remove

1.25:1 Racer Rocker Arm Kit
#1625 1.25 Racer Rocker Arm Kit $192.95 remove

Valve Covers - C Channel
#1702d C Channel Valve Covers (set of 2) $37.95 remove

Push Rods - Chromoly
#1618 Chromoly Push Rods - blank end (.058") $44.95 remove

End Play Shim Kit
#1362 End Play Shim Kit $7.95 remove

Flywheels - Lightweight Forged Chromoly
#1303 Lightweight Forged Chromoly Flywheel - 200mm (o-ring seal) $109.95 remove

Subtotal: $1,776.75 USD!

Plus Scat 5.394" 4340 I-beam rods with ARP bolts cost $149 USD also.

I'd like $3000 for the engine, assembled head to head, and I will build it to spec if someone is serious, wants to make a deposit and/or wants specific changes made. This price would NOT include any header, intake, oil or air cooling related hardware. I can assure you that this is no slap together engine either. I'd supply a record all the internal tolerances during assembly and also hot run the engine with a carburator to be sure its all sweet before I sell it.

Now, as another option I was thinking of setting it up as either a pull thru carb turbo system with a buggy header, complete cooling system, new garrett GT17-220hp turbo etc. I have all the parts to do this, and it would essentially make it a bolt in 200hp engine to fit any buggy. I'd figure this would cost about $5000 to do properly.

Or...

I still have the old efi maifolds, 380cc injectors etc, fuel pressure reg etc, and could set it up as an intercooled blow thru efi engine as well. I'd setup the entire system and sell that for about $6000 I'd figure, excluding an EFI ECU as it would need to be wired to the car when its installed.

Anyone interested? Thoughts or suggestions?



[ Edited on 2-12-2005 by iswinkels ]

i think i just wet my pants. i would very very much like to purchase the engine from you with the first option for $5000. i will have to maybe work out some sort of arrangement with my parents and/or bank to be able to come up with that sort of money, unless you want to sort out with me, which i highly doubt, a payment plan. let me know what you think? because i would love to chat.....

No payment plans thanks. I need cash as I'm looking at buying a second car for a-b transport, and am going to garage my bug except for the occasional outings.

I forgot to include my contact details... It would be a good idea to call my mobile first as I am rarely within range of the home line. I'm usually downstairs tinkering with some vw engine!

Ian Swinkels
0434 147 478
or 074031 0624

interested in buying a hyundai lantra sports wagon, 95 with only 73 000 km's, owned by 80 yr olds who drive like they are 80.

Na, I was thinking of some sort of drop side ute, or maybe a mitsubishi mirage. something cheap that I can have someone ELSE service....

I've had a few requests for pictures too so here they are...

Basically its a long block with sump. The kennedy clutch won't be on it though.

It will be rebuilt to this level as a minimum for the $3000.

VW kid, you should think about insurance with this kind of motor. Could it happen for you? Could you and your car handle it (brakes/ gearbox etc).
I dont want to spoil Ians sale with this awesome motor/ package but you sound young and maybe not thinking about the bigger picture.
Ian, if you put this up about 6 months ago I proberly would of done it.
Good luck, I know how much time you spent on getting your combo right
T54

still for sale?

Yes its still forsale. My spray painter is interested in it for his myers manx as a 1600 turbo so its possible I might have a buyer. I still need to do a strip down, inspect and re-build with new main and rod bearings prior to sale. I hope to do that this or early next month at the latest.

Things have been really busy between my involvement in http://www.qldstreetscene.com  (Cairns based forum) and wibble's engine which is my main priority at the moment i havn't had a chance to tear it down.

looking for a quick easy fix to jam in the back of my Oval.
just seeing what's around.
Unsure whether to just buy a complete engine, or get the engine built with all the parts I have been collecting.

buy a complete engine dan.

steve

think I'll keep it simple.
NA carbies.