bare bones, keeping it simple, getting back the the VW roots....
javabug:
I ran a similar combo as Louis mentioned above, without the rockers. Ran good for what it was.
Then I "stepped up" to my 92x69 stocker. I liked to call it a stocker because it was a late DP with VW cam, heads, VW ratio rockers, and 92s...kinda odd but I got it that way and just used it to get inside a VW engine myself. Did the bearings, had the heads rebuilt, and transferred the Kads, 019, 1.5" merged with heat and dual muffs. Big improvement over stock but nowhere near what you've got in mind Jim. I would have loved a cam and bit more compression, but ran it as I got it. Kept me almost entertained.
Dave Rosique:
Here's one for ya... remember, I was just a 16 year old kid ::)
Turn the wayback machine to 1973 or so... my first "HOT" engine ;D: Started with a T3 1500S and with the assistance of a very handy neighbor we installed an H4 Howard cam (I think), HAND lightened the pistons & connecting rods, lightened and drilled the 6V 200mm flywheel, added an EMPI oil pump / filter, honed the cylinders, hand ported the SP heads, lapped the valves, added some used dual valve springs, milled the heads for high compression, ran a Holley 2bbl "Bugspray" with an EMPI intake manifold, S&S header complete with LOUD glasspack, 010 distributor, power pulley. I think the only new parts were rings, gasket set and a flywheel seal. That motor was such a blast to drive... it revved quick like a motorcycle, the thing loped at idle like a drag car (in part to the rich running Holley) and really ran quite respectable... um... until it dropped an exhaust valve... oh well, I got several months of HARD TEENAGE USE out of the thing.
I know the old 1500 was a junkyard engine, but it was a good learning experience using mostly VW parts.
~DR.
kingsburgphil:
In the late 70's when I worked at FAT we did several 901 5 speed conversions. 80 hp and a Porsche gearbox was a memorable combination, something VW should have done.
Nowdays, maybe a 100hp, better brakes and a little chassis upgrade just to keep up with traffic would do the job. :)
Rennsurfer:
901 Tranny... NICE! That's gotta be cheaper than the usual VW 5 speed conversion with more drivable gears (read: non-race and more freeway friendly).
Bill Schwimmer:
I like fast, scary, reliable cars. Is that okay also ?
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