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Engine upgrade advice needed - 1971 Type 1 stock 1600cc engine
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<blockquote data-quote="domoneill" data-source="post: 618597" data-attributes="member: 18028"><p>We've got a 1971 crossover bay.</p><p></p><p>Dean at http://classiccarrevivals.co.uk restored it for us 7 years ago and it's still looking brilliant.</p><p></p><p>We've got a stock type 1 1600cc engine in it with twin carbs. It goes very slow. We can cruise at 55-60mph and struggle up any climb even shallow ones. We want to be able to jump in it whenever we want and drive 100-150miles without it taking 3-4 hours.</p><p></p><p>I really don't want to sell it and buy something newer but the family don't enjoy slow road trips any more and are pressuring for an upgrade to something quicker.</p><p></p><p>I'd like to explore upgrading the engine to something bigger that will cruise at 70-75mph without any issues.</p><p></p><p>What advice would you give? (My technical engine knowledge is limited so please tell me in simple speak.</p><p></p><p>Any tips or recommendations of who to talk to would be very welcome.</p><p></p><p>Thanks,</p><p></p><p>Dom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="domoneill, post: 618597, member: 18028"] We've got a 1971 crossover bay. Dean at http://classiccarrevivals.co.uk restored it for us 7 years ago and it's still looking brilliant. We've got a stock type 1 1600cc engine in it with twin carbs. It goes very slow. We can cruise at 55-60mph and struggle up any climb even shallow ones. We want to be able to jump in it whenever we want and drive 100-150miles without it taking 3-4 hours. I really don't want to sell it and buy something newer but the family don't enjoy slow road trips any more and are pressuring for an upgrade to something quicker. I'd like to explore upgrading the engine to something bigger that will cruise at 70-75mph without any issues. What advice would you give? (My technical engine knowledge is limited so please tell me in simple speak. Any tips or recommendations of who to talk to would be very welcome. Thanks, Dom [/QUOTE]
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