1776 Engine

[Graham L]

Looking at future upgrades and I think a 1776 may well be in order but a few questions first:
:arrow: Is this based on the 1700 :?:
:arrow: Is it a straightforward swap in a EB :?:
:arrow: What kind of cost am I looking at :?:
:arrow: Do I need to change the gearbox :?:
:arrow: Is it easy enough to build one myself :?:
:arrow: Is there an alternative to the 1776 :?:

To give you a level of my experience I converted a hillclimb/sprint caterham from a 1700 xflow to a Honda Blackbird engineed beast and did most of the mods myself so am reasonable at spannering but don't really know my way round an aircooled engine (yet :mrgreen: )

(sat typing this whilst bored waiting at Paris CDG for a flight home after a bl**dy long week away working)

...........but heading off in Hank on Sunday to the Gower with the family for a week :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[james_stan]

Is this based on the 1700
Is it a straightforward swap in a EB
What kind of cost am I looking at
Do I need to change the gearbox
Is it easy enough to build one myself
Is there an alternative to the 1776

* No. The 1700 is a type4 style engine - you know that 'Porsche' engine :? A 1776 is a
standard type1 1600 (1584) with bigger bores (90.5mm vs 85.5mm).
* Yes straight swap - but if you build it yourself youmust have the crankcase and heads machined to accomodate the bigger barrels (a common job).
* DIY approx 1000 GBP bought in approx 2000
* Not unless you want ..
* Yes - get Tom Wilson's book - how to rebuild your VW engine.
* Many alternatives with varying bores and strokes. In the latter case you will need an aftermarket crank as well. Also you can fit a late bay 'type 4' unit but this require mods to the engine bay - or so I'm told :wink:

Check out Vzi (volkszone.com) mechanical section and search on 1776.

Cheers

James

 

[Graham L]

James

Thanks for the reply, time to do a bit of reading and some research,

 

[easy]

James

Thanks for the reply, time to do a bit of reading and some research,

A good place to get all the bits n pieces is here

http://www.johnmaherracing.co.uk/

Can find / get most bits at a reasonable price too.

Dont forget that carbs will make a big difference and is one to consider for cost and fuel consumption etc. 8)

 

[Araon]

WHS very good site and prices are extremely good..... dont blow your budget on shiney trash set aside a decent budget for heads they will make a hell of a difference.....

 

[easy]

remember kids - chrme doesnt get you home. Go for good quality parts and spend that extra few pennies where it counts. 8)

 

[Anonymous]

Graham, I fitted my 1776 over the course of a few evenings, even lifted the bloody thing in by myself. It's not so bad once you know the basics.
As easy said though, go for quality where possible, not shiney *****, and VW/stock parts (ie top pulley, tinware, rocker covers etc) whenever you can.

It's coming out again over the winter for a change of cam and bigger crank.

So if you need any help/advice, give me a bell, might be able to help.

Good luck,
Ollie
8)