I want to keep the 6 volt system but can I run a more powerful motor like the 1776cc on 6 volt with dual carbs and still get more power and performance from it? Thank you!
2007-01-03 09:14:13 · 5 answers · asked by I made this! 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Yes you can, As long as you keep the 6 volt flywheel, there should be no problems. If you have problems starting, because of a higher compression motor, you will need to install a starter relay between the starter and the battery/ignition. Ask a VW shop for details. (use a Ford relay).
2007-01-04 01:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by dewhatulike 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The engine will swap without any problem except for a few different wires to the carb and such.
BUT why are you comitted to the 6 volt system.
It is a simple matter to convert all the bulbs and such to 12v. Only the wiper motor is harder and you can put a step down transformer on that.
This will make it easier to maintain the vehicle in the future since it is often difficult to find a 6v bulb/radio/horn/battery, etc.. when you really nead one.
soooooo.. for my 2 cents I would say to swap the engine but upgrade the car to 12 volts (lets you run accessories off that newly installed cig. lighter too.)
good luck
2007-01-03 19:01:29 · answer #2 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess the first question is Why would you want 6V? The starter is gonna be 12. If you wanted to remain 6 you would have to carry 2 6's under the seat and do some pretty fancy wiring to give 12 to the engine and keep 6V for the rest of the cars electrical. Way much work.
2007-01-03 19:26:46 · answer #3 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Better to convert to 12 volts
2007-01-03 17:18:23 · answer #4 · answered by MC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can but you need to switch the coil,starter and generator from the old engine
2007-01-03 17:25:40 · answer #5 · answered by doug b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋