Re: [T3] Type engine longevity...Shad Laws

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 11 Sep 2002, at 0:54, Marc Bona wrote:

>  My main concern with this engine is excellent longevity. I'm quite a tame
> driver. I only want a little extra "get-up-and-go" for the purpose of at
> least attempting to keep up with traffic and to not get run over when merging
> into rush hour traffic. 

My interests are the same. To this end I do the following: 

Port and semi-hemi the heads to improve flow and allow me to use cheap 
gas (which will not be getting any better in the future.)

Stick to 1600cc and a stock cam with stock rockers, add swivel-foot 
adjusters.

Add full flow filter and a counterweighted crank. Balance everything.

Add case savers.

Enjoy the car!  ;-)

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

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