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Regarding the "hot engine" questions posed by "king-of-battle@worldnet.att.net" below: The 2160cc engine in our '73 Squareback is holding up beautifully and runs cool, even on long trips on the Florida freeways at 75-80mph all day, with the A/C on, with lots of reserve power to accelerate easily up to 90-95 when passing. When we started out, we aimed for an engine that does not run hot. We attribute our good results to: 1. This engine is not high compression and not big bore. We opted for a longer stroke (84mm) w/ 90.5mm bore. 2. We increased oil capacity with an extra sump and have enlarged (doghouse) oil cooler. 3. The top-of-the-line SCAT engine kit was professionally built (B&R Buggies, Oceanside CA) to specs. 4. The A/C condenser is up front. Robert & Carolyn ------------------------------------------------------------------- At 09:16 PM 2/9/98 -0800, you wrote: >Sorry this is one more question posed to Robert & Carolyn mostly. I was >comparing the engine stats to an add in VW Trends/Hot VW and noticing >either the differences or briefness of the add with your stats. I was >wondering what type of set-up you opted for, what extra's you added to >their base engine. Also what's the lists thoughts on buying long blocks >or turn-key engines vice home rebuilds? I'm just curious on personal >opinions and experiences with the end products not the labor involved. >And Robert & Carolyn, how is it holding up? >I know you speak of it doing 75mph easily. How is such a large engine >keeping so cool? Is it truely in the science of proper installment of >the stock cooling-it was only meant for 1600cc? I remember our junk >yard bug with a Gene Berg 2180 and it would get HOT after a few runs, >we'd have to use the shop fan to cool it down. > >sorry so long > >charles >'69 fastback > >