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>From: sjw06@uow.edu.au (Simon Woodward)
>I am the proud owner of a t3 Notch 68 model but allas I need a new engine.
>
>What I am asking is if anyone has had experiance with a biger bore pancake.
>I have a set of 92mm pistons and clynders(1835) which, unless advised
>otherwise, I am going to use. I have dp heads with twin solex carbs an a
>thunderbird extractor system.
>
>I have herd that you should never go above 1776 in a pancake but I hav also
>herd of 1916 going fine with know problems.
>
>Is heat build up a problem, and if so can I do anything to stop it?
You should be familiar with three books if you are considering this.
Type III Service Manual published by Robert Bentley (basic service)
How to Hot Rod the VW Engine by Bill Fisher (basic HP mods)
Gene Berg Enterprises Catalog (up to date HP stuff)
All are available from Gene Berg Enterprises
Jim
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Madison, Wisconsin
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