Building a 1641 cc VW engine for the karmann Ghia

Using the old parts that came out of the car what can we build that’s cool and budget friendly?!

[@DrVdubbin54]

Thanks for the walk through and dropping some knowledge

[@ArthurSperotto]

Brother, you could post 10 videos of engine assembly how-to, and I would watch all 10. Lovin the build

[@euellatay3873]

I would use a fk-7 with the 1.4 rocker vs. the 120

[@volkstroke]

True

[@camcarroll5803]

From a 2387 to a 1641? that's what having kids will do to ya!

[@tobyclinard8287]

I really love this video because it goes in depth of what y'all do for making it right and powerful THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@volkstroke]

Our pleasure!

[@klanderkal]

.... * have a 1641cc in progress: VZ-25 cam, 40x35.5, straight cuts ⚙️, 40's.. Tnx for sharing your videos 🤙

[@V8N8T]

Had the same setup but stock style gears, 32mm venturies, 9 lb flywheel and compufire dis-ix ignition system. Pulled to 8k light to light it was quick but lacked torque for everyday use but it was probably due to the flywheel

[@klanderkal]

​@V8N8T kinna like a throw back motor. I personally like a loud valve train. I ran this setup before with stock heads , stock flywheel. Interested how goin be with Heads, lightend flywheel...🤙 32 vents sounds like a good idea.

[@V8N8T]

@@klanderkal it should rip!

[@TehmonEdwards]

I got a 1641!! It Runs real good....

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Thank you so much to give us an insight on your expertise. I thought of visiting your shop to get some tips and tricks. Kolber are good bearings. I have used them over silver line. Where do you get your heads?

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

This is so exciting.

[@volkstroke]

Cb or aa depends on the motor

[@jaymcgill5554]

I rebuilt a motor for a friend that had chewed the thrust clean off the cam bearing, i think someone had thrown it together with mis matched cam gears so it was putting huge load on the bearing.

[@volkstroke]

Okay or maybe if they put them on tight

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Are you machining the cylinder heads or the cylinders? The fins are really close.

[@volkstroke]

Heads

[@volkstroke]

Cylinder off the bottom

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

@@volkstroke wow what’s the benefit?

[@MattSheldon-hp4rg]

Goolosh build, love it! Heads and cam, secret to life….and a little CR

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

10:1 is high, any issues with heat? How do you lower the temp?

[@volkstroke]

Almost every engine I build is at 10.1 I even have some in busses

[@volkstroke]

Lower air temp ? No need to

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

@@volkstroke you got to be a genius. I may try that 10:1 on stock motor and see what I get. Usually I set it at 7.5:1. What do you think?

[@paulperez9470]

High ratio rockers with a w120. Is interesting.

[@benkrom2737]

How much hp you looking to make. You putting dual carbs on it or keeping a single carb 💁‍♂️

[@volkstroke]

Dual 40s

[@benkrom2737]

@@volkstroke Still tight lipped on horsepower I See 👀 😁

[@volkstroke]

No idea still

[@volkstroke]

Been a while Since I did a small one

[@benkrom2737]

@@volkstroke I say 90-100. I did a 1641 back in the 70's. I had no idea the hp but it ran pretty good. I could accelerate up hills in 4th gear. Was impressive for the day. I didn't have a 8 dowel pin crankshaft or flywheel but the guy I bought all my parts from lent me a jig to drill 8 pin holes after I ripped 2 flywheels off and ruined 2 crankshafts. 🧐😳

[@richardwhite8065]

Nice build 👍🏻

[@vayabroder729]

Wow; I thought Kolbenschmidt bearings were no longer available!

[@volkstroke]

I got a lot of

[@robgamber2607]

Following

[@HedigardiCardoso]

Parabéns meu amigo tenho um Fusca 1961 Qual é o comando que vc está usando esse motor é 1.600 cc .

[@volkstroke]

W120 or fk7

[@darrellowensjr7030]

What type of case sealer and engine lube do you use? I don't like that black nasty stuff either.

[@volkstroke]

1211 bond

[@volkstroke]

Engine rating oil

[@Milkshake_dub]

Great video guys...Dave on da Mike, Dario on vids, and Nick the Kid on the Banana 😅

[@volkstroke]

Lol

[@volkstroke]

Hard at work

[@Milkshake_dub]

@@volkstroke Always

[@HedigardiCardoso]

Sou do Brasil meu Nome é Hedigardi

[@volkstroke]

Nice to meet you amigo

[@yoshinoyajones8924]

what would that motor sell for?

[@volkstroke]

I’ll know after I dyno it

[@augienajera642]

Bad A.. budget build!!!!

[@volkstroke]

Small spicy 🌶️

[@rickstine7107]

It's about time, I've been waiting for an update.💪👍💪👍

[@volkstroke]

We were waiting on parts and machining

[@volkstroke]

We are back to waiting 😆

[@rickstine7107]

@@volkstroke 🤣🤣🤦

[@albert1834]

I'm in georgia,no machine shop here

[@volkstroke]

Not needed

[@volkstroke]

Not for this build

[@rangermorenovw6309]

Tas bien pansooooon!!!❤

[@volkstroke]

Y tú estás bien duende 😆