74 Stroker performance VW engine build parts walkthrough

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Brothers machine shop
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[@muzzcovw7674]

Mike, curious if you had the crank balanced? I have a cast 74mm AA crank that I'm building with the 88 pistons. This won't be run over 4500 running factory F.I.

[@nurburgflip1188]

Why did you choose to go with a 74MM crank? Was it the biggest you felt comfortable using with a mag case?

[@Mikefngarage]

for reliability yes. You can machine your mag case to run a larger crank. But you should also put shuffle pins in the center main plus you take a lot of support out of that case. Best if your going bigger to go with aluminum IMO. already machined for larger crank. Better more stable material.

[@Salmon_Rush_Die]

Is the holleyweber carburetor still a thing? Haven't messed with vw's in a very long time, but hasn't something better come along yet? I absolutely hated the holley weber when I had one -- it never ever never ran right, ever, no matter what I did -- trashed it, went for duals & they were awesome.

[@williamoorejr]

well They had a long galley running parallel to its base that would hold trash - it was kind of like the idle restrictor on the pic3s. hard to clean.

[@michaelalfonso1070]

I hated those when my brother did a complete engine overhaul for my 71 Westi Camper. Not enough CFM for a 3,000 lb vehicle. But my oxidized chalkboard green camper would out accelerate the newer VW vans. Got the funniest looks! My brother modified the carb for the secondaries to open together. Made it too snappy cause the secondaries opened faster. Broke the clutch springs. Should’ve went with the 48 Weber my bro recommended. In the late 70’s it was pricey in that economic era, now it’s ridiculous. My bro had a Ghia doing low 16’s at the quarter mile while getting 28 mpg. Trans work close ratio 3 &4. My main ride was a 57 Porsche, drove that in high school, Those were the days! Thanks for the video, memories!

[@VWRICH23]

I really been wanting to do a 74x88 thick wall..

[@Mikefngarage]

yea we talked about that in the next video coming up on this build. That engine would be super strong running. It needed a line bore so I had them cut it to do 90.5. In hind sight I may have run a 1800 74 x88 which is a great combo for less machine work.

[@charlesmartin7347]

@@Mikefngarage I'm building that 1800 now I'm buying Panchito 044 head's I was told not to do anything to them just use them straight out the box with a Engle cheater cam . What do you think about this setup and would you port these head's?✌️

[@Mikefngarage]

@@charlesmartin7347 the ports are already pretty much modified. they could be wedge ported but I would just leave them like they are. They already have a slight wedge port Should run good. FK7? cheater. 1.25 rockers. 1.4s can be pretty tricky to get the geometry right. may hit the stretch tubes.

[@Mikefngarage]

@@charlesmartin7347 put some photos on the facebook Mike Fn Garage facebook. or a short video after your done to show the other guys.

[@charlesmartin7347]

@@Mikefngarage you are a blessing sir thanks for sharing your knowledge. Blessings and more blessings to you and your family

[@jonathanhicks3342]

How much money it topically cost to build a engine with a new case?

[@Mikefngarage]

usually 3 to 4 thousand for a all new engine parts build. If you go bigger than that it is more depending on some things.

[@CTmoog]

Great video Mike! I watched it from start to finish! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us brother. I really appreciate it. What did you use to blast the pistons? It looks like you blasted the distributor drive gear and see other parts too?

[@declanburke8870]

Thanks .Great common sense info.

[@johnklink4825]

I run a 2110 with dual sWeber 44’s, in a ‘70 dual cab. Full flow motor with external oil cooler. Run well.

[@vdub9943]

Great video! When does your aircooled dealership open? Your shop is extremely busy!

[@patbarrett9263]

doesn't anyone make a belt drive or cloyes chain type drive for the VW camshaft ?it would seem to me that something like that would goa long way to reducing harmonics in the valvetrain. it did wonders on our 500 inch pro stock engines

[@DasLuftVolks]

All 74mm cranks are either cast or 4140. I have 180K miles on my 74x85.5 mini stroker, its been great!

[@Mikefngarage]

I think we got a 4340 but yea they are the way to go instead of counterweight 69 just a few bucks more and you get much more power. Try the 88 thick wall upgrade with the aa 40x35 valves OMG super fast then.

[@stanandstansfriend6019]

AA makes a 74mm 4340 chromonly for way under 300.00 fyi

[@Mikefngarage]

your comments are greatly appreciated. helps the video get noticed.

[@VWLifeVW]

like the walk thru and info sharing!

[@normanadams3306]

I have done 2054 (94x74) and I found even with 94s I had to clearence the roof of the case and barely the end of the jugs. With your clearanced rods does it stay away from the jugs and case?

[@Mikefngarage]

yes just a bit of clearancing. not much.

[@skip1835]

Roughly, what is the weight of the lightened flywheel and in general, do you have a weight preference for lightened flywheels? Like your vid, thanks for posting it and sharing your insights.

[@OwhyeeVdub]

Lost a rod bearing in the baja we bought. Being new to bugs I started watching all kinds of these videos. After taking the engine out and breaking it down. We learned it was a 1835 thick wall. Now it's turning into a 1968 and I'm stoked. Thank you for making these build videos.

[@tomstulc9143]

Where do you get not Chinese made berrings gaskets an parts.

[@gilbertsanchez2568]

If you use stock rods on the 74, how much barrel shims do you need

[@scottpella7419]

That will depend on the case you are using. Every engine is different, was the case decked? You have to check your deck height once everything is assembled, then adjust with barrel shim if needed to dial in your compression ratio and type of fuel used where you live, or what kind of head you are using. Hope that helps.

[@Mikefngarage]

we went short rods for less barrel shims. But our chambers were low cc so I had to go 70 on the deck. Which I like a 50 to 60 deck. Less barrel fire which causes detonation. We are opening the heads right now so we can even do 70. 9.1 to 1 right now gotta bring it down to 8.75 or less. That is why I like the AA 40x35 heads they have huge chambers. you can cut them down if you need to. but that is easier than opening them up believe me.

[@markrush5210]

What is the approximate HP for the build?

[@Mikefngarage]

with the carb on it probably around 100 or so. if you put duals on it much more than that. Would like full running 40s on it to make it fast.

[@michaelctanner]

Great video Mike! I have been devouring your content😉 Greetings from the motherland of all things Veedub.

[@timothywyatt722]

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[@bentleyemmett7656]

@Timothy Wyatt yea, have been using InstaFlixxer for since december myself :)

[@moon-lit-rider987]

Thanks for your effort, I’m currently researching what size engine to build for my Split 👍

[@danielweinbaum]

I would really love to see and hear about the cost breakdown!!! 1. All parts cost 2. Labor in hours 3. Machine shop costs Also a cost per HORSEPOWER ! How much does it cost to make 100 hp, 200hp, 300 hp ????? Great video content by the way !!! I've watched all of VWDarrins vids and EZGZ's other than you guys there isn't a lot of watchable content out there. Keep it up... I'd love to see a type 4 and a VW flat 6 as rare as they are !

[@scottpella7419]

Another great video Mike...goes to show you that AA parts can be good to use too. I have been having great luck with their piston/ cylinder kits. Haven't used the rods or crank yet...did you get the crank and rods balanced while at the machine shop?

[@VeeDubP8]

Very cool!! This should be fun!!

[@davemcaferty6347]

Wh as t did all the parts end up costing

[@Mikefngarage]

im not really sure I did get them all at wholesale. probably less than 2000 with the oil cooler. tubing and fabrication parts. stroker crank short rods new valves and springs. had the heads already. well under 2 grand. and machine work.

[@johnserou6466]

Thanks for the videos it helps a lot

[@KoenigsTiger957]

Thank you for the great videos!

[@VWLifeVW]

what are you talking about? it's easy to shoot video

[@Mikefngarage]

ha ha says the master shooter. Your stuff rocks.

[@restocal63vw82]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, thoughts and experience. What spark plugs do you use for stock or different applications?

[@Mikefngarage]

stock on this one. not sure the heat but probably completely stock. Heads are stock heads. I do like the AA ones better but i have a great stock set.

[@restocal63vw82]

@@Mikefngarage Thanks for your reply. By stock you mean Bosch W8AC?

[@andrewcampbell1587]

i appreciate your explanation on your process to each engine you look at

[@wesleyalan9179]

Awesome! Thanks man!🤘

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

I wonder if the oil cooler adp. if you could use one of those flat grey paper gaskets so the red rubber wont close up.

[@jimmywilkinson9190]

@Grahamm Boyett They use to not close up just get hard and crack up. When they close up there goes the oil cooling.

[@mikehammer4546]

Q, did Brothers do you machine work, if so could you let us know what it cost I.e line bore, clearancing etc.

[@Mikefngarage]

yes all done by brothers. I had them do the full flow line bore and cut for 90.5. was around 200 bucks.

[@mysterymonkey]

Great video. I’ve been wondering. Why do they put three shims in to set the end float and what effect it would have if you used more or maybe less?

[@Mikefngarage]

vws need to have a certain deck height. Usually between 50 and 60 minimum. some guys run as little as 35 thousands. But I wont go there. you use a compression ratio calculator to determine what compression ratio you want to run with a CC combustion check. Need to do all that on these engines to make sure they dont run too hot.

[@mysterymonkey]

Ah no I was talking about crank end float!

[@Mikefngarage]

yea sorry I was reading through these pretty fast. They need the shims to have the crankshaft pulled to the front of the car. because they are not flanged and the way the rods are configured. the shims keep tension to the flywheel side. 3 shims is to make sure they slide against each other. Some german engineering technique. Not good to second guess them. There is a reason But I dont know why. just like you need 9 shims total on the fan belt pulley or it will crack.

[@mysterymonkey]

Thanks man! 3 must just be the magic number!

[@burningbananas70]

I have the perfect home for the 1776....😎

[@hopsgarage5513]

cant wait to hear this thing run

[@Mikefngarage]

lots of playing around with the head machining right now.

[@raywattie2308]

bla bla bla bla bla pfffff

[@brenton-lucas]

Awesome Awesome Awesome 😁👍

[@allenschmitz9644]

50,000 K mile engine build?

[@Mikefngarage]

i think that is an understatement. could run 100 but that depends on how it is driven.

[@allancarmichael4179]

Hey Mike. What city are you located?

[@Mikefngarage]

riverside CA

[@allancarmichael4179]

@@Mikefngarage Was hoping you were closer to Dallas. Do you build engines for individuals?