Engine pp. 1, 2, 3, 4

 

Baja Bug Project

There are many different things I want out of my engine, so it was decided to have French's custom build one from scratch. They have many decades of training, engine/tranny building and Baja Bug racing.

 

 

• Horsepower

• • A stock VW engine is usually a 1600cc, while earlier models are around 1400cc. This refers to the "size" or displacement (cubic centimeters). A 1600cc VW produces about 40 horsepower. All of the engine work, transaxle (and other work as indicated) was done by French's Auto Parts.
  • For both off-road power and freeway running with AC, I chose to have a 2110cc engine built. It hasn't been bench tested, but it probably produces 150 hp-plus. That would be great with street tires, but a lot of the torque is reduced owing to the oversized meats.
  

With the back cut off, pulling the engine is much easier. I did it a couple of times on a '72 Super Beetle, but this round went to French's.

French's starts off with a magnesium case. Includes clearancing and de-burring.

 

 

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