WHAT'S INSIDE: The Ultimate Aircooled Engine

What's inside the Ultimate Aircooled Engine? Let's take a closer look at how CB Performance built a 1950s Classic Aircooled Engine with modern-day technology to give it 75% more horsepower and hopefully enable us to drive around the planet!
This Engine is built on a Type 1 1776cc using Panchito 044 Heads and the Incredible CB Performance Gen4 EFI
Engine Builder: Pat Downs, CB Performance
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[@bobaloo2012]

People forget that when these rigs were new folks drove them across Africa and South America, around the world. They're very capable, just need to be returned to new or better condition to do it, not hobbling along on worn out parts. I"m sitting in my '82 on a beach in remote Mexico, doing fine, just needs plenty of preventative maintenance.

[@KombiLife]

Glad to hear you are out there living the dream Don, thanks for using some of your internet connection to tune in to Kombi Life :) happy travel mate!

[@CBperformance]

FANTASTIC WORK, you guys! Exceptional!! Cheers from the CB Performance crew!

[@KombiLife]

Thanks for taking the time to show us how you put our engine together. It was fascinating!

[@ShippySapnil]

Listen to the song TRAAG the white Nike cap girl is kinda Hot and Cute at the same time

[@eonbio]

HI CBPerformance - Question - I want to build a similar engine - top concern being reliability and cooling. However different in that it will be run at 3100 rpm max - and spend 80% of its life at 3000 rpm. Are your Panchito or 44 heads better suited? Cheers Owen

[@CBperformance]

@@eonbio "If you want the best cooling and performance, use our Panchito 044 head. It makes power like a large port head, has port velocity to run well at low rpm and cools like a stock OEM head casting" - Pat Downs

[@MikiBreki]

CBperformance is amazing! 👍👍👍

[@rickhiggins6521]

I have been working on the VWs since 1962 and I will have to say that you couldn't have made a better choice for an engine builder than Pat Downs. Him and his crew are the best! Excellent choice on the engine size.

[@Munkenba]

LOVE to see the technical detail, I really respect how hands on you guys get with the dirt of volkswagen ownership, it makes the shinier, more glamorous side of it seem that much more earned. Good stuff.

[@angrytwizzlers4039]

As a gearhead and a machinist I really enjoyed watching the details that they put in their work. Those are the people that make things the best they can. Quality over quantity!! Such a rare thing!!

[@VWLifeVW]

this is exactly the kind of stuff we love! CB Performance builds the best aircooled motors. Kombi Life is going to be driving miles and miles, relatively worry free. 96 horsepower is really nice for a VW Bus. Many VW Buses have less than half of that. Thanks for showing us such detail, many of us are genuinely interested in it.

[@KombiLife]

Glad you are stoked on this geeky stuff too :D

[@DavurBeder]

@@KombiLife the more details the better! the attention to details is unreal! great episode :D

[@Jazzmarcel]

I am totally impressed!!!!..........I spent ten years totally addicted to VW air cooled vehicles! I drove a '74 bus from Holyoke mass to New Orleans on a brand new rebuilt engine that blew a hole in the cylinder head all because I didn't do a break-in valve adjustment, that was almost 30 years ago! What I'm surprised is that they didn't put hydraulic lifters in this incredible build!!!!!!........... watching this reminds me of the constant work I spent and the six or so engines that I broke in the quest to be a do it yourself-er! At one point in my folie I had 2 buses, a bug and a never finished 914! Since then, I realize that I became committed to trying to fix everything in my life myself!👊🏾😎👍🏾 hey, I just thought about something, it's quite possible the engine that I ORDERED FROM CALIFORNIA which was shipped to Massachusettes back in '89 could have come from CB!!!!!

[@MattZPMB]

Engineering is art!

[@gods959]

Man that young man is so lucky to work for this outfit CB PERFORMANCE

[@CTmoog]

Wow! Love that engine! You guys scored on that one! Great video!

[@KombiLife]

Glad you enjoyed it, yes, we are very blessed to be rolling with a CB Performance engine, it's literally a dream come true

[@danielalinrad449]

after so many traumas and arrangements of the old car .. to see you in that paradise of the engines is a privilege ..

[@haydenw6585]

You guys hit the jackpot getting a motor built by CB performance,wow pretty impressive company..

[@904C5ZOSIX]

Bingo! That's what I wanted to see. What's inside! CB Performance! Total Respect to all that make such great VW engines. Love how it truly shows that CB cares about every single component that goes into the classic VW engines!

[@gods959]

First these are my Guy's at CB PERFORMANCE!!! I'm building a 1800 vw bug engine and those Panchito's where my first choice and this video is now my favorite video. It explains just about everything I wasn't sure about, much success and blessing

[@jamesnyorotha8961]

From Kenya🇰🇪 with love. Followed Hasta Alaska. Following Hasta Australia and loving it.

[@reggaekuruka7362]

Kweli

[@boblemay6539]

Cb is THE BEST!! Very much enjoying this series of stories, and would love one day to be able to go to CB and have them build me a custom engine!! I am building their 2276 cc now, and I'd just like to say that it's a great experience. This has gone together flawlessly, and I'm confident that it's going to be a great powerplant once installed!! Hats off to all of them, and to their great customer service. Bob, Sherman Ct.

[@KombiLife]

Welcome back guys :) We have 3 things to say this week... 1) If you haven't seen the main episode where we build our round the world expedition engine, then definitely watch that first! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ_OqZidmJyMoZY 2) How much did this cost? What are the specs? Why we had so many engine failures previously -> www.cbperformance.com/Articles.asp?ID=340 3) You'll either love this video, or you'll find it "too techy". Don't worry, next Thursday we start putting some miles on the Kombi and begin the 'Overland Transformation' - we can't wait to share our progress. Support the channel and give this vid a THUMBS UP! Thanks for watching as always and see you next Thursday! ----------------------- KOMBI CREW: We just posted a bonus "Real-Time Video" from an exciting shoot location for Season 2 - Thanks for helping us create this series - Check it out - www.patreon.com/kombilife/posts

[@sillybean32]

Question. With that custom engine, are you sure your finished car is road legal in all the European countries you're about to go though?

[@KombiLife]

@@sillybean32 yes

[@tonymcgahhey1304]

I've been dealing with CB performance since the early 80s and working with Pat is awesome and his crew will answer your questions to the best of their ability which is very high so it's always great see them in videos and other people videoing them

[@matthewpiper1421]

I love the 1776 engine because of decent power plus reliability. Awesome video, thank you.👍

[@KombiLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@dtengineering1]

Fabulous video. Thanks to you both and CB for explaining and showing how it all works.

[@KombiLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@carlbarton772]

This is going to be an epic adventure.

[@spudgrub1359]

This is awesome good job CB Performance and Pat! You just earned my business! Quality

[@TysyTube]

i love so much all yours videos!😍

[@KombiLife]

thank you so much,

[@belizeguy]

Starting with the right engine is so important . Yours looks amazing !

[@thekitsguy]

You literally could not ask for anything more....this engine is the bomb hands down....make sure no one steals it out of boom-a-rang...:)

[@freddiegayton3225]

Really like the vid, I’m happy with anything that you guys post 👍😁

[@Vinces618]

That is a great company hats of to them

[@Ja50nkAt]

This is a gear heads delight! Extremely detailed.

[@rondogwil]

I love that all these (local to me) VW shops stepped up to sponsor you on your journey with their expert/experienced advice, help, labor, and parts. Kudos to all the the suppliers of this very cool trek. Be safe!!

[@svenolley]

Wonderfully complex and efficient.

[@waterboxer87]

Good to see how top notch VW engine builders work. You will have a high quality, precision engine powering your camper.

[@pauloshea3741]

After all you've been through with your old bus, you so deserve this build, it's beautiful, and will make your new adventure so much more relaxed!

[@pitfall5124]

This is brilliant, I envy how amazing your engine is, let's hope you won't have to take this one out anytime soon.

[@johnreinburg859]

CB Performance is an amazing Company/Organization! I am glad they are helping you with your journey.

[@KombiLife]

so are we, we're very blessed!

[@johnknox6779]

This was a a fantastic video! Thank you so much for showing all the various steps involved in building this engine. Great to see some of the various technical aspects that go into each part of the process as well! Happy travels!

[@thianpankhania1641]

I hope you guys have a great time when you get on the road

[@edptrs9040]

Very glad to see you will have a strong and reliable engine. CB Performance really has an impressive operation and I will turn to them when and if the time comes for my own. Thanks! Safe travels!

[@dylanvandevelde6454]

Thanks for this video, that engine is insane!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Man you Guys are good all that knowledge and Machinery makes CB the place to go to for VW Aircooled motors and Advice

[@ahbwisurfnpaddle]

very cool motor head information, thanks CB for sharing your skills and a little knowledge with us all ! You're going to have such a fun trip !

[@luismenendez589]

Wow attention to detail this guys have pride on what they build, not many do anymore

[@PapaJoeB]

Amazing to see the precision and care taken with this engine!! Great vid as always!

[@nickjames7340]

I love the documentation of this build. Awesome to see. So excited to see how it performs as you explore the world.

[@philipmicham]

I need to get one of these haha. So excited for you guys! Super happy to be apart of this community🙏🏼

[@004man]

In 1966 i was 16 when i rebuilt the engine in my first car....a 1960 VW Karmann Ghia convertible. The technology and sophistication in Boomerang's new engine is light-years ahead of what i experienced. It was very interesting and informative to follow the development of your Ultimate Aircooled Engine. Thank you!...and safe travels!

[@patrickgardner396]

So fun to have watched this channel over all the years. Throughout this episode I was picturing you during the 6mos in the mechanic's shop in Mexico (and the crazy other rebuilds before that). It's like you've been reborn in VW heaven, Ben - amazing. Thanks for another great episode!

[@koishi8690]

I love watching this series, I always watch the newest episode as soon as it is out.

[@Huzzahgamers_inc]

I am so happy to have found your channel! You have done amazing things, and struggled through things that would have made many a lesser man or woman give up. Good work! Don't lose hope, Keep an eye in the sky and a hand on your heart, be thankful for every day and Cherish every moment good and bad. May you be blessed and protected on your trip. We are all pulling for you!

[@JensGraikowski]

I don't understand much about engines but this was still pretty interesting. What I'm really looking forward to though is the interior conversion. You guys are living the dream. Good on you! 👍🏼😉

[@truckerenoch8824]

This is amazing! It's exactly what I was looking for.

[@mouadsaadi6092]

Ur channel is perfect i didnt find what u do in another channel like urs u explain for us details about mechanics and share with us the best and the bad moments so we can learn and to have experience ... i hope u will continue ur journey ✌

[@todgunter]

I'm really impressed with CB Performance!

[@laatjie]

Awesome post!!!! Giving yourself the best chance to make it without major engine issues.

[@daseishorn1863]

Thank you for this awesome video!! Love watching mechanical vids

[@dimond1806]

REally excited about this engine. Can't wait to see how it goes. Looking forward to how you customize the inside of the bus.

[@maryetdave]

Im a tech and these guys seems legit, good quality parts and a lot of prep work, not just slapped on off the shelf part.

[@FreeRV]

WOW VERY INTERESTING! GREAT VIDEO! YOU ARE MY INSPIRATION FOR VANLIFE AND MAKING SIMILAR VIDEOS!

[@gottasplit5707]

Finally got a chance to sit down and catch up with the series. Fantastic guys, keep up the amazing work!

[@flywithsky4262]

Aaahh! Can't wait any longer!

[@mnkombi5499]

Very good episode,it's very in-depth..ty again Ben and Leah.

[@KombiLife]

You're welcome Alex, thanks for your support mate

[@MsSoozy]

If my old Westie had an engine like that, I would probably have it still. Love your work and wish you all the success. Can't wait for your new journey to start. Hard work, road blocks, more planning, more road blocks, then the unexpected stuff. All will be so cool to have done tho', you can look back on all this and have no regrets.

[@2BugsandaBack]

I really enjoyed this video. Can never have too many technical VW vids!

[@ummismail4119]

Can't wait to actually see you guys drive the thing and start your adventure!!

[@0HARE]

Bravo! Having professionals build an engine for you is always the way to go. Best of luck on your journey.

[@spacey7865]

If my husband doesn't kill me when I buy a project Type 1 I'm definitely getting an engine from the CB guys

[@KombiLife]

😆

[@Ltbookum]

As a tech with an adventurous mind(no coincidence there) I very much love seeing this stuff. Gives me ideas to build my XT motorcycle engine for the same goal. Thanks for all the great content you guys put out. A very fitting promo in hommage to CB in this case.

[@nickthomas181]

To Ben and Leah (and Alaska)Wishing you the best brilliant video as I worked as an Aerospace Tech I understood a lot of this. Can't wait to see more including the interior.

[@MileHighCampers]

Excited to see how this engine performs on your adventure!! 😎👍👍

[@KombiLife]

so are we, can't wait to start crossing countries.

[@FireTurtailGaming]

I really love this channel and how you guys show your steps to bud the bus and then start running

[@RustyKombi]

That was a great video. Great work from top professionals in the craft. Happy travels & good luck.

[@sonnyboymansanal5406]

Awesome guys❤❤❤ Great job

[@Mystic635]

Am so ready for this tripp! The hype!

[@KombiLife]

you and us both!

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

These guys know what they're doing as you can see. I'd love to visit that shop someday!

[@johancarlberg1530]

A reason to look forward to Thursdays.. thank you!

[@jockellis]

I’ve never met a person - male or female - who didn’t love their VW bus. They might have had to sell it as their family or needs changed but still loved talking about them.

[@stewtube1240]

Awesome video !

[@mustie1]

l had the pleasure of driving a bug with one of there big engines the other day it iwas very impressive to say the least,

[@KombiLife]

I was hoping that you'd see this video. Thanks for watching.

[@mustie1]

@@KombiLife great build, here is our test ride with a cb performance engine, she moves this along very nice, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp6Yk2mKqJ6iqNk

[@Swordie100]

@@mustie1 150 bhp is my guess on the wheels? Should be plenty for those buggies. :)

[@dionbestebreurtje366]

Its a good thing that you guys are making the production quality better every video but its beginning to look more like a promo video for companies instead of a travel vlog. No hate, just feedback

[@KombiLife]

Don't worry lots of raw adventure coming Dion. We just wanna give some love to CB Performance as we wouldn't be able to drive around the world with out them, thanks for your feedback though Dion.

[@perpelle]

I mean, it's a promo after all. They probably got a HUGE discount for doing this exposure. On the other hand, without these donations they probably couldn't afford to build the van at all = nothing for you to watch.

[@dionbestebreurtje366]

@@KombiLife awesome, can't wait!

[@MikiBreki]

But its interesting too. Building a new home is an adventure in it self and they can show us the amazing pepole who made it. Also listen what was said in the begginig of the video. :)

[@MikiBreki]

Its only fair they introdce CBperformances genius team

[@sicchuckie]

I admire what you two are doing too WOW

[@lezorn]

This is great.

[@michaeljrgensen6350]

Thanks for the video

[@openhighwayproductions]

Always a best idea to go with what they specialize in.

[@franciscovasquez4555]

Great content , and safe travels too you both

[@josejr.canillas7704]

Nice engine, nice video. I love it. I enjoy watching.

[@sirswerve2493]

CB Performance has been and always will the king of aircooled performance, hands down.

[@rbruce63]

What a great market for VW air cooled engines to justify these experts designing and proving these state of the art motors! Pat and the other engineers should join you in one of the legs of your journey! They have earned it!

[@KombiLife]

Pat's a legend, but I know for a fact he'd rather be spending time with his family and building engines than bouncing down a bumpy track in the back of our Bus :)

[@rbruce63]

Cheers! Then put Pat a the helm of your caravel!

[@Tuffenss]

This is going to be epic!

[@autotuning65]

Amazing work giving new life VW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 100% l very happy to 👁

[@NomadikEmpyr]

Awesome stuff

[@teonthevwwhisperer7316]

Loving this I buy cb performance parts you can't go wrong there

[@adambaker1265]

I have the same bus sitting in the backyard and that's pretty much all it's doing LOL I'm working on the 71 transporter Grew up traveling in a 71 camper bus all that said I can't wait to see this thing run and watch YouTwo on your new adventure!!

[@cliveneilands1449]

Cool vid! Cant wait to hear more about the motor later on. That 96 hp will push you along well and hopefully without problems. The exhaust looks similiar to the CSP Python I am using.I did my motor on the same thinking of longevity,the last thing I need is engine problems far from home,as they said ”clean oil and valve adjustments are the key”.

[@worldofrandometry6912]

All that precision engineering and then we see a wobbly pulley. Only kidding, I'm sure it's fine. Great job.

[@admin5924]

Hi im Johan Clausen following you from day one all the way from south africa Capetown,love the series love to travel with on your adventures every episode , thank you for sharing your lives ,your briliant. My poor bus wil never see the road again, 79 bay ,no nose skin,engine t4 ,solid no rust,have him for 13 years now only drove it once for 1000km ,cant afford to touch it at all,quite a shame , the smallest things cost to the effect of almost a months sallary here i see that it is 9700 dollars geeeez, ...that is a life time of saving away , thats almost more than three quarter of a years salary for me,i could never justify it,so hart broken right now. hope you guys have the time of your lives again all over, Safe Journey

[@tomsummers1137]

I have Panchito heads on my 1776 for my bay. I’m real happy to hear of others who think like me. I also have a rear engine hanger, modified tin, and remote oil filter and cooler. I decided to do non full flow ser up, however. There are pro and con on that, and the pro is that if any leaks develop outside in the external loop, it can be just capped off. With full flow you cannot isolate the leak. You must repair it.

[@KombiLife]

Thanks for sharing that Tom.

[@magamaga2403]

Soooo looking forward to seeing you guys on the road!

[@KombiLife]

We get back on the road in the next Episode :)

[@magamaga2403]

Kombi Life I’m sure you’re already past Texas, but my offer stands if you need it!!!

[@KombiLife]

@@magamaga2403 Thank you so much

[@stevejeffrey11]

old Kombi life= adventures, no sponsors, vw breaking down often new Kombi life= sponsors, advertisements, commercials for products, sparing no expense

[@markuslindhjem2122]

Wonderfull video!!!

[@TheOneshot78]

CB performance is the Greatest....Master mechanics

[@spankmeairlines]

interesting and informative. wish my folks had that engine in their '69 van!

[@ankzietyeln2254]

been with you since costa rica

[@KombiLife]

Wow, that's such a long time Mohamed, you remember all the troubles we had with the engine. Thanks for subscribing!