how can i get a rebuilt one that is stronger than the p.o.s. that i have now? pleez dont make any "buy a new car" jokes. they're getting old
2007-11-27 18:14:44 · 8 answers · asked by confused 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
Rebuilt or bored out motors (performance engines) can be gotten inexpensively. But there are other things to consider in order to get decent power out of a bug. Stock exhausts turn al bug motors wimpy, get a more open exhaust system. Carburation and timing are also key to performance, an electronic ignition system, performance carb and intake manifold would help nicely too!
2007-11-28 07:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by parkermbg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the saying goes,"Speed costs money, how fast do you wanna go?" The following is not meant to be spam, but may appear that way
If you are serious about building a top notch engine with moderate power increases(where you get more power, but not at the cost of reliability and engine longevity), then contact the folks at Gene Berg Enterprises www.geneberg.com. Gene has passed on to the next life, but his sons and wife run the shop now. They're in Orange California (on LIme street if memory serves). Read his writings on the 4 cylider VW motor on the web site and what to do and what not to do to it. 99% of the "magiazine" motors are not built with longevity in mind and most of the new parts are of poor quality and have profit in mind more than your best interest. Unless you want to rebuild your engine yourself, I'd trust the Berg folks to do your engine. It won't be ready next week or next month likely, but nothing good comes easily or inexpensively with the vintage air cooleds these days.
Do your homework carefully and I think you'll see that I'm right on this one. Bergs were modiying VW's back in the early 60's before EMPI was ever started.
You will likely see what their engine will cost you and say no way man, but going cheap on a magazine air cooled rebuild will only cost you more money down the road should you decide to keep the car for years on end.
Good luck on getting what you're looking for.
DM&FS
2007-11-28 14:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by dimwittedmoose51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you are and what you want to do.
I just bought a new longblock for my '71 (you re-use your old tin and the add on parts like carb, alternator, etc) from West Coast Core in Lancaster Ca.
Not bad...they sold me a 1776 engine (displacement not year) with 8/1 compression and a oil cooler bypass installed for about $1400 including the shipping.
Thats not a bad price and so far the engine runs great with power to spare..
there are a LOT of places that do this sort of thing... look for one that is close to you.
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2007-11-30 08:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call some local machine shops an ask who a reliable V.W. builder is in your area. I recomend staying away from buying a used motor.
2007-11-28 02:17:22 · answer #4 · answered by hotvw1914cc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you want to maintain your VW OEM, positioned the cigarette lighter interior the glove field so which you do no longer ought to shrink a hollow on the dashboard. that's significant to apply a 8 or sixteen AMP fuse to guard it. And sure, that's amazingly ordinary to place in one.
2016-09-30 06:24:47 · answer #5 · answered by nason 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your dune buggy shops around town. They do sell the engines in most of those shops. Or check with a local machine shop.
2007-11-27 18:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look in a VW magazine and they have all sort of info on rebuilds. Maybe the local newpaper.
2007-11-27 18:20:30 · answer #7 · answered by 4wheeler nut 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try www.gex/content or gex international.
2007-11-29 08:54:49 · answer #8 · answered by good_fatrabbit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋