Re: [T3] Confused, help with rebuild engine

[Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 15 Apr 2003 at 23:56, Jason Kulchinsky wrote:

> I have a 1973 Squareback 1600cc stock dual carbs. I am
> thinking rebuilding the engine to 1776 or stay with
> stock 1600cc. 

All US type 3s were FI from 68-73.

> I have been looking at web sites for rebuilding engine
> and most of them are in west coast. I live in New York
> city area. I am willing to go far to get the motor
> rebuild. Can anyone recommend me a good rebuilder
> engine shop?

One thing that strikes me is that building a new larger engine will involve a 
long process of working over the carbs to get them to work just right with the 
new engine. It is not a simple matter of just slapping together some parts. 
Even if you get someone else to rebuild the engine you will DEFINITELY spend a 
few months to a year or so of your own time learning about carbs and getting 
them all worked out. If you're willing to do this, then I suggest that you 
might also be willing to build your own engine.

There are certainly a few good builders out there, but it's important to 
understand that NOBODY cares as much about your car as YOU do.

-- 
*******************************
Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
*******************************

-------------------------------------------------------------------
List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org