Re: [T3] choices in rebuilding 1971 squareback fi motor

[Simon Glen <simonglen@bigpond.com>]

Yes, I agree.  With only 15,000 original miles on the speedo, it does seem a
shame to mess with such a pristine and rare car.  It's your car, not mine but,
if it were mine, I would try to keep it as original as possible.  Not only
would this be a cherished thing to own but by keeping it original its value
would be enhanced and, of course, it will win prizes at shows.

Simon Glen
Toowoomba, Australia.

"Erkson, Toby" wrote:

> For FI stuff:
> http://www.icbm.org/erkson/ttt/engine/fuel_injection/fuel_injection.html#cus
> tom
> With 15K original it would seem a shame to mess with perfection :)
>
> Most after-market exhausts will bolt-on to the forward heat exchangers no
> problem.  However, if you want to keep the rear upper ones then you're
> pretty much out of luck.
>
>    Toby 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
>    '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chipped, Jamex sport suspension
>    Portland, Oregon, http://www.icbm.org/
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >can anyone help give me some advice on rebuilding my 1971 squareback
> >motor. i just bought the car with 15000 original miles in completely
> >original condition. i want to rebuild the motor so that it is as fresh
> >and new as the rest of the car. i would like to beef up the horsepower
> >while i have the motor out. keep in mind nothing radical at all....
> > one more thing before i
> >bore everyone to death, is there an after market exhaust that
> >will allow
> >the use of the heater boxes?
>
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