Hello everyone. I've recently bought a T2 so now can offically ask all the experts for advice about my bus!
I have a 72 crossover model (Floss), with a type 1, single carb 1584 AE engine, that I got for pleasure and also a business project I'm working on. I will be doing a lot of towing, and travelling in the Alps, so I want to increase power for that to be more comfortable. I've been reading around on many sources, but I'm still confused on the direction to go in.
If I stick with the single carb 1584, what modifications can be done to increase power? Can I convert to a dual carb setup? What kind of work would be involved? Modified tinware? I've been looking at this kit: http://www.justkampers.com/top-end-engine-rebuild-kit-vw-beetle-1600cc-1971-on-vw-t2-bay-1600cc-1971-1979.html
Or would it be better to switch to a 1776/2L type 4 engine, and upgrade the gearbox at the same time? What kind of engine bay modifications would be needed for my 72 crossover? New engine/trans mounts?
I'm not interested in adding fuel injection, or any other kind of engine swap, just an extra aircooled boost. I want to be able to do most of the work myself to reduce costs and learn about my bus, but if the engine bay would require a little modification, then that is fine.
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers,
Lewis
I have a 72 crossover model (Floss), with a type 1, single carb 1584 AE engine, that I got for pleasure and also a business project I'm working on. I will be doing a lot of towing, and travelling in the Alps, so I want to increase power for that to be more comfortable. I've been reading around on many sources, but I'm still confused on the direction to go in.
If I stick with the single carb 1584, what modifications can be done to increase power? Can I convert to a dual carb setup? What kind of work would be involved? Modified tinware? I've been looking at this kit: http://www.justkampers.com/top-end-engine-rebuild-kit-vw-beetle-1600cc-1971-on-vw-t2-bay-1600cc-1971-1979.html
Or would it be better to switch to a 1776/2L type 4 engine, and upgrade the gearbox at the same time? What kind of engine bay modifications would be needed for my 72 crossover? New engine/trans mounts?
I'm not interested in adding fuel injection, or any other kind of engine swap, just an extra aircooled boost. I want to be able to do most of the work myself to reduce costs and learn about my bus, but if the engine bay would require a little modification, then that is fine.
Any help is appreciated.
Cheers,
Lewis