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engine mods
bens1964vw - August 11th, 2011 at 11:06 AM

hey all, i have a 1300 6v in my 63, i was thinking about changing out to a 1600 tp for better highway driving (lower revs ) and power etc, but i want to know what mods could i do to my 1300 to get these same effects, with around $1500 to spend? im only novice with engines so go easy :) thanks, ben.


Bizarre - August 11th, 2011 at 07:28 PM

you SURE its a 1300??
Think a 63 should be a 1200??

You could try a set of single port dual carbs and a set of extractors


bens1964vw - August 11th, 2011 at 07:57 PM

It says on rego papers that's it's a 1300, and it's definitly 6volt....


Bizarre - August 11th, 2011 at 08:06 PM

Can I ask what the engine number is?

Does the number under the generator stand start with a "F" ??

http://www.vw-resource.com/engine_number.html 


donn - August 11th, 2011 at 09:23 PM

How will a larger motor lower the revs? wouldn't you need to change the diff / gear box?


LOWBUG - August 11th, 2011 at 09:32 PM

Have a look at tyre size, taller profile will lower revs but take longer to get to top speed.