I’m not sure tbh, prob not in mine......I’m putting BFGoodrich ko2 all terrain tyres on it lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
But it’s not really lazy and unlaboured is it; you haven’t made the engine stronger by making it bigger, the opposite in fact if the crankcase had to be machined for the bigger barrels and be clearanced for a longer crank. And at the same speed it’s stressed exactly the same as a 1600 (or any other capacity) - the engine still needs to produce the same power to overcome air resistance and fictional loses. There is no replacement for displacement but don’t pretend the big capacity makes it lazy and unlaboured.
Not going for any mad compression ratio or massive cam, Just want to have a go at building something with good mid range grunt that with the correct gearing and cooling runs all day. Engine was tired died im just rebuilding bigger. Didn’t need to but want too Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Much the same as me. I’m building a 2316cc Type 4, no machining or clearancing required for an 80mm crank and 96mm cylinders. Mild cam, 41mm x 34mm heads, 0.82 4th gear in a 091 box. But it will still be working just as hard as any other engine.
Apologies in advance, again... but everything you just wrote says 90.5, to me... I've done a 1500 mile round trip in 30 degrees plus heat last Summer with 90.5. If you want power, torque and reliability then this really is as big as I'd go. No skin off my nose, as I say, now I have the Bus for longer trips I'd be tempted to get a bigger Type 1 for the Bug, I'm jealous, but you really are on the edge at 2332, many of the Cal Look brigade don't go this big. I'll get me coat!
I get the big CC builds but forced induction is way more fun . That’s why I stuck with 1700 on my supercharged build as they have best sealing of all the barrels . Ive done a few bits on a guys 2.2 type 4 estimate bhp is 350 . Big turbo ,DPR crank , forged JE pistons , titanium rods , new 914 heads 44/38 valves custom WEB cam , dry sump , Porsche cooling etc
I’m quite happy with my choice, might even still use the original case yet just out of shear bloody mindedness. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Good for you. I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing it in the flesh PS I mean that in a positive way, no sarcasm intended.
I really look forward to reading about this build as it progresses; engine build threads are few and far between.
Drop me a pm with your email on it and I'll zap across some useful information for your big engine build
Yeah man just put it on here, just need to get my front suspension and wheels sold now to find the rebuild :/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I'm not keeping anything secret I can't put it on here as its a large pdf If anyone wants it pm me your email address and ill zap you the large pdf
For anyone considering building a large CC bus engine - Here are some links to something relevant written by John Maher Racing http://johnmaherracing.com/2012/12/project-2110/ http://johnmaherracing.com/2013/01/project-2110-part-2-bore-stroke/ http://johnmaherracing.com/2013/01/project-2110-part-3-crankcase-preparation/ http://johnmaherracing.com/2013/01/project-2110-part-4-dynamic-balancing/ http://johnmaherracing.com/2013/01/project-2110-part-5-dynamic-balancing-continued/ My engine builder had already recommended what engine was suitable for my needs before this stuff was written, but I had bought & read JMR's performance guide Unfortunately I don't think its still for sale http://johnmaherracing.com/jmr-performance-guide-cd/
Others say Type 4 engines are the route to go down @zedders has a big t4 engine - built by him and rob parry i think He doesn't post on here anymore, but you never know perhaps he will be tempted back one day I'm not recommending this as i have no experience of them but its food for thought for anyone else who is considering a big air cooled engine for a bus https://www.theengineshop.info/acatalog/Big-Bore-Transporter-2400cc-071100031B_B.html
Yes, Zedders engine was built by Rob Parry – I think it must have driven him into retirement. He might be reading though . Unfortunately I don’t think he’ll be back.
