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Dan, my baby fits that category. 2003cc, 8:1 compression and carbed (see my web page for details). I driver her *daily* (and more if I could :) The compression seems to be one of the major heat generators. It's my understanding that you can build a large, driveable motor provided you keep the compression low. Of course, lowering the compression will result in a decrease of power. Bigger engines are not alike, mostly because parts and specifications become more varied. How displacement is generated (bored/stroked), the huge variety of cams, the metals used in various parts (aluminum, steel, iron, chromoly, titanium, etc.), where you want the power band to be, how the car is to be driven, and on and on. I don't have an engine temp gauge but I do have my oil pressure gauge and I have found it to be VERY informative, much more than just an engine temp gauge. My engine doesn't overheat (no smoke or burning metal smell), but she does get hotter than normal. Yeah, if I lowered my compression the heat problem *may* just go away but I don't want to loose the power, so I drive knowing. Go for what you want, take in what others say and evaluate it, but don't take their word as God unless you are going to build an engine EXACTLY like theirs (even then be reserved). You will get lots of varying answers, trust me, I know! Get an engine builder you feel you can trust, who listens to you and answers your questions -- even after the build -- and DON'T GO FOR CHEAP, GO FOR LASTING QUALITY! Toby "am there, doing that" Erkson air_cooled_nut@pobox.com <-- Please use this address for email '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed '75 Porsche 914 1.8L, ORPCA member Portland, Oregon, http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/8501/ P.S. Here's something you might find amusing... http://www.cat-scan.com/ >-----Original Message----- >...I was advised that the cooling system on a type 3 would not support >larger than a 1776 ( 69x90.5) so thats what I built. I want to know who on >the list here has >a motor larger than 1776 ( say maybe 69x92 or 94) and drives >it at least a couple times a week. How are head temps, overall engine >compartment heat etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list or mailto:help@vwtype3.org