RE: 044 magnums

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 26 Jun 00, at 9:23, typ3lvr@gate.net wrote:

> lightweight lifters  (not sure if these are necessary, but 
> thought "why not?" since I'm already inside the case)

Be VERY careful here! Cam to lifter metallurgy is extremely 
important and most of the aftermarket lifters are too soft and will 
rapidly wear, meaning a prompt teardown and rebuild. BTDT ;-(

Use lifters that the cam people recommend. Berg recommends 
ONLY OE VW.  

> chromoly pushrods

Pitfalls here. Different thermal expansion requires different valve 
adjustment. What will you do?

> chromoly head studs

Don't bother, no point.

> lightweight flywheel  (already own)

Good for fast shifts when racing. Poor for normal drivability.

> Solid rocker arms

Aren't they all? Except for the oiling holes which no one in their 
right mind would eliminate.

> 30mm oil pump (already own. very tight fit)

I would stick with a more standard 25-26mm pump and install the 
full flow kit. It already delivers plenty of oil and there are immense 
benefits to filtering. Going to 30mm is probably a perfect example 
of the "If some is good, more is better." fallacy.

-
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054

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