Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 12:41:22 -0800
Reply-To: Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
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From: Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject: Re: finding a new engine?
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Joshua Van Tol wrote:
> >I would go for a tuned type 4 engine. I read only today about a Beetle in
> >a german mag (VW Speed), this type 4 was a 2,9 with 200 hp and 290 Nms.
> >This bug did a quartermile in 13,793 secs. You can get plenty of power for
> >the same cost as replacing your engine with another make.
>
> Except that you'll get very low reliability with such an engine. And you'll
> spend plenty. I'd guess you could spend $5K building an engine like you
> describe.
>
> Just a guesstimate, but I'd say it would likely break down about like:
>
> P&C's of that size approx $1000 US
> Counterweighted stroker crank $1200 or more. There are cheaper ones, but
> they are welded stock cranks, and are known to break.
> Heads, appropriately modified $500 each.
> Custom rods $150 each? Maybe $600 total.
> Standard rebuild stuff (bearings, gaskets, motor mounts, etc) $300
> Large bore exhaust system (no more heater) $500?
> Cam, lifters, rocker arms, push rods $600
> Induction system (carbs, poor starting, bad milage) $600 up.
>
> The total of the above parts approaches $5k, and isn't complete. Granted
> you could probably get some of this stuff for less, although it can be
> difficult to find quality high performance vw parts.
>
> I'd much rather put a 3.0 liter Nissan V6 Turbo in, it can be rebuilt for
> about $1500 including a turbo rebuild, has gobs of low end torque, and is
> nearly bulletproof. Never heard of a nissan v6 head cracking, or dropping a
> seat, but it happens all the time on the type IV vw.
>
> My potential engine conversion is to use a nissan VG-30ET engine from a
> late 80's vintage nissan 300zx, and a porsche 915 (goes in a 911)
> transmission. The VG-30ET requires no intercooler, although an air to water
> unit can be fitted for increased power. It makes in the neighborhood of 220
> hp, and is rock solid reliable, fuel efficient, and quiet. Doing this would
> necessitate building a box over the engine compartment lid, to gain about
> 4" of clearance.
>
> Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@lear.csp.ee.memphis.edu
What I meant when I suggested the tuned Type-4 was not to bring it to a full
2,9 / 200 hp, but instead show the possibiltys with this engine. A 2,0 type 4
can easibly be brought to 100 hp, and still be very reliable. It wouldnt cost
as much to get 100 hp either.
PerL
88 Syncro (112hp)
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