Single and twin ports??

[Araon]

Right guys and gals: want a quick run down on the differences between single and twin port 1600s'. :?: :?
Basically I got an engine without checking as a project. :wink:

Oh and think I'm about to loose my jewels when she catches sight of it. :shock:

Help please....

 

[Guest]

Single port/twin port refers to the inlet manifold and cylinder heads, a twin port having two inlet tracts rather than a single one. Difficult to say which one is best, it depends on your needs. Simplified, a single port engine tends to last forever but is a steady plodder, whereas a twin port has a bit more power and is easier to 'upgrade' for more power still. Generally speaking the more power you try to extract the more reliability suffers.

this is a good technical site: http://www.vw-resource.com

http://www.vw-resource.com/intake_manifold.html

 

[Araon]

Thought thats all there was to it, just needed to confirm it, cheers Johnny, not a proud man so anyone else got any input most welcome

 

[speedwell68]

Single ports are easier to change the spark plugs on in an early bay as the fat TP manifold ends don't get in the way.

 

[Araon]

Well the SP arrived today I'll take a pic of it later this pig has sat for 7 years and not moved :lol:
I'm looking forward to bringing life to this baby
I'm not looking forward to the moment my missus spies it :evil:

 

[Justin & Muttley]

...I'm not looking forward to the moment my missus spies it :evil:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I know that feeling!

 

[Araon]

It will become clear when you see this thing I got. :lol:

 

[Justin & Muttley]

It will become clear when you see this thing I got. :lol:

I see - I think!
I've bought 182 things recently!!!

 

[chrisby]

Although Ive got a twin port in my bus at the moment , I must admit I like the old SP , they may not perform as well as the TP, but they dont suffer from heads cracking between the valves and the Pict 30 carb is alot easier to tune. I think this was the engine that established VW engines for reliability. Just personal views you understand .

 

[Araon]

Thank you Chrisby.. I must admit I am looking forward to the chalenge of resurecting this thing (if it can be :? ).

I think it deserves another chance

I know what you mean about the head cracking my 1303 S had just that problem minute didnt notice it when it was off polished it up beautifully reseated the valves new collets springs etc put it back in and what a piece of crap, took it off again and there it was barely visible (only for the collection of new crap in the crack that I spotted it.

 

[Araon]

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Well here she is there was a little progress last nite "at work".

Theres no end float and shes as free as a bird, was expecting it to be seized.

the exhaust has been scrapped as its well and truely rotten as is a lot of the tin and the dynamo. Not suprising after 7 years sat in a a back yard facing the elements..

Most of the bolt threads are easy and not siezed excepting a couple of rounded heads....

Continue stripping her tonite and get her in the parafin tank for a long soak.

The big question will she live again :?: Begining to feel like Dr Frankenstein here.

Any one recieved an engine recently with all the blanking plugs fitted I would really love them if there going spare :?:

 

[Guest]

its pretty amazing it hasnt seized after sitting that long, i would have taken one look at all that rust and run, but i guess its just surface rust.

 

[easy]

thats a serious project fella. good luck. You are a much braver man than I! 8)

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Go for it - I've seen worse!!!

 

[Araon]

I'll hide it from her who must be obeyed until its atleast I've got the rust off the main items and binned the dross...

Otherwise i'll be sleeping in the shed :lol:

 

[Araon]

OK.. a little progress now Ive got all the rot off but need to replace the fooked exhaust and inlet studs how the hell do i get the old ones out when theres cock all thread on them..

 

[Guest]

with a stud extractor something like this...

http://www.altecweb.com/home.asp?cat=SubcategoryHeavy+Duty+Stud+Extractor

http://www.altecweb.com/home.asp?cat=Subcategory5+Piece+Screw+Extractor+Set

 

[Tintop]

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Any one recieved an engine recently with all the blanking plugs fitted I would really love them if there going spare :?:

I've just purchased a SP 1600 engine which was purchase brand new from VW to go in a kit car. The car was never completed and the engine has never run (stood for at least 4 years), still had bungs in spark plug holes etc. when i purchased it. Hoping to put in van this weekend - i took the bungs out when i got the engine home will try and find the bungs for you.

Good luck with the engine.

 

[Araon]

Cheers tintop :wink:

Yeah I have a set of those kicking around somewhere, was hoping to try and get something a kin to the head stud self gripping extractors but for the life of me I cant find em anywhere....Saves having to cut em down and drill em...Cheers anyway Johnny

 

[Araon]

Johnny I am an arse and I owe you an appology the item im after is indeed on that very page just below the main item cheers