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toomanytoys wrote:
But before I do... pop over and help him get it running as best he can Andy? I would but its bit of run and I am stuck werkin in Holland at the mo....
that would be a good idea
had it tuned 2 months ago and was advised to use engine flush to lube the hydrolic tappets which I did then adjust them which I did and it does run better
but what ever i can get outta it would be better than what im getting now
still interested in going for a better engine such as td / tdi, dont know if scooby would give me much benefit ???? due to size and weight of van
toomanytoys wrote:Bit different comparing a 2L Aircooled with 70 bhp to a Jag V12 thats prob tuned to hell and pushing 300 bhp... But what would I know..
I agree each engine is different but lets see where the base line is...
Looks like I should shut up...
But before I do... pop over and help him get it running as best he can Andy? I would but its bit of run and I am stuck werkin in Holland at the mo....
Its about the same power per litre, the jag v12's are just heavy noisy snails a bit like the 2 litre air cooled really.
toomanytoys wrote:
But before I do... pop over and help him get it running as best he can Andy? I would but its bit of run and I am stuck werkin in Holland at the mo....
that would be a good idea
had it tuned 2 months ago and was advised to use engine flush to lube the hydrolic tappets which I did then adjust them which I did and it does run better
but what ever i can get outta it would be better than what im getting now
still interested in going for a better engine such as td / tdi, dont know if scooby would give me much benefit ???? due to size and weight of van
ta marc
You would be surprised by the scooby and it fits nice due to shape being the same.
There's two really, the KEP (US) adapter plate method and the RJES (UK) bellhousing, which marries almost any Subie to any VW gearbox - all in Alt Engines, just read up on it:-
Having done a TDI conversion, I can assure you its not a straight swap job. (and I took the poor mans route of using a mechanical pump! which is easier & cheaper)
I have to agree with peoples comments, My converstion was from 1.9 waterboxer to 1.9 TDI.....and that provided more than enough head aches.. so to convert from Aircooled to watercooled will need all manor of parts, head scratching, time & money.....
For long term ownership, you will need to do something with the gearbox...my tdi will rev through all 5 gears to almost 80mph in an instant, with Tdi motors, standard T25 box's are under geared...when Im in 5th, I feel like I could change up to 6th if you know what I mean !!!
I would look at your 2ltre engine....perhaps consider a rebuild, diffrent cam choice??? You dont need massive carbs if you want pure low down grunt & torque..... Most 2 litre motors are tired having never been appart since they left the factory 25 years ago.......
GaV
HOT 1200 wrote:
I would look at your 2ltre engine....perhaps consider a rebuild, diffrent cam choice??? You dont need massive carbs if you want pure low down grunt & torque..... Most 2 litre motors are tired having never been appart since they left the factory 25 years ago.......
GaV
the engine was rebuilt about 12 - 18 months ago before i purchased the van and came with these carbs
Looks like I should shut up...
