VW 74 Stroker 40X35 Valves pt.-1

[@charlesmartin7347]

EZGZ for President!

[@TheEZGZ]

Maybe President of a small campground in Utah near some sand dunes and open land. LOL

[@zerskier]

liking the build, when your building your own motor and not worried about eating labor it can be fun trying different stuff..

[@TheEZGZ]

+zerskier Wait till I get it done and start testing all my carburetor collections.

[@mikethepainter]

we have had good luck with the AA parts including pistons and heads. Under 6800rpm. I think those new heads with the proper machining are a winner compared to just about anything else=on the budget side. Of course there is better for racing.

[@TheEZGZ]

I agree

[@redneckracing01]

Get to so could experts in any field together and thay will agree with each other on some stuff and disagree on others.In the end thay test their theory's and we all may learn something. Or not.

[@redneckracing01]

+TheEZGZ l have learned a lot from KZbin over the years. People are passionate about what thay do.

[@cutworm59]

I am totally just learning what it takes to build a VW. Wow!

[@TheEZGZ]

+cutworm59 Endless possibilties. I have never done two the same. The VW engine and the small block chevy are the most modified engine designs on the planet. Glad to have ya. Maybe I am building a 4th of July firecracker here. LOL

[@vw64manyrd]

Thanks for the videos!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Should do fine, other engine lasted a long time , would think you could expect good luck with this one too. Thanks and take care EZ

[@TheEZGZ]

+Rusty “rustyglovebox” Glovebox I have seen guys that could break a hammer in a matter of minutes. This build might go wrong but lets wait and see. Ether way I will show the results to help others make good choices

[@johnmarks7243]

Love the experimental motor I'm ready to here that thing fire up. I see you have awakened the grizzly bear that really hates China parts. Even though he is going to run a empi China crank up to 8500 rpm with Ida's. ;)

[@TheEZGZ]

+John Marks Good Point!!!!!

[@johnmarks7243]

Now you see why I don't make videos any more. I just watch and take what I want and dismiss the rest 👍🏻

[@RodderFiles]

Listen but trust yourself, dont doubt your own exp, an thanks Ez , im more likely to listen to guy that has his cars on the road 20 plus yrs ;)

[@TheEZGZ]

+Rodder Files Thanks Kenny, That means a lot brotha

[@RodderFiles]

TheEZGZ Some of have Zero budgets an yet still need transpo, all tho im all for American made but dam when shits 5 times the cost there has to be alternatives, an you dont really know whith any of this stuff its all hot an miss when experimenting

[@TheEZGZ]

+Rodder Files very ture

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

+TheEZGZ This is a good experiment and I am anxious to see the outcome. You are doing your part by taking your time and inspecting and prepping the parts really well prior to assembly. I have no doubt it will be a super clean assembly. Looking forward to see it running and in use.

[@johngassmann9581]

Thanks for sharing all this great info. I got my quick shift installed today and I love it. BTW, I love that you're working in the kitchen! I only do that when the wife is out of town. :D

[@TheEZGZ]

+John Gassmann I never seem to have a stock shifter for very long. Glad you like it. Kitchen light is nice when you can't open the big garage door.

[@vwmountainman9701]

Very helpful ! ! Yes I have noticed the adds AA has in Hot VW mag. Have been wondering about their parts. I follow acouple VW pages on face book - just local to my area. It's seems opinions are like most everything else everywhere. Someone asks about a certain part or brand - several say - works great - then there's always the Joker screaming it's crap. Even thou they have never tried it.I'm not much on the Chinese stuff either. But they are getting better.I'm a tool guy - I like having the right tools for the job. Now how much you spend on that tool - well - depends on how much you use it. I guess what I'm getting at is - buying parts these days is kind of like buying tools. Some stuff at Harbor freight is good - some will get you by - most is garbage. Craftsman & Snap On both have so much made overseas now. So just cause is says Snap On & cost 3 times more - doesn't mean it's the best.

[@jonlaws4493]

Ez, don't get me wrong, I like the heads but to get the torque you are looking for, you really need to blend the chamber to the seat to get low lift flow. Have a look at the link input in my other post. Thanks for putting the video up. 👍

[@jamesferres3537]

Hi, EZGZ, FIRTS of all I glad to tell you, that thanks to you I could learn about how to fix transmissions and I'm doing well so far.SECOND that since I'm about your age ,o perhaps older ( 63) you help me a lot when i desired to can back to my younger passion ''VW BEETLES''. THIRD and last' Sir my name is James (live in Miami Fla )an I consider you a Friend and again thank you for your videos!!

[@TheEZGZ]

your very kind! Glad I could help

[@MidwestMotoRider]

Great video, and you are correct some people can destroy a tank in a few hours if they want to. GL with the build but I am sure it will turn out great can't wait to see it running.

[@afonsomotors3691]

I was balancing a set of forged pistons from Mahle, and for my surprise, they were within 3g of each other. Then i was balancing a set of AA`S, and for a bigger surprise, they were within 0,2g of each other! That tells not all stuff from China is junk, they can make decent and budget stuff too. I agree with you that some people can ruin a tank in a week. Most of the modified engine problems i hear about is down to the builder, not the parts. Good luck EZGZ, i really like your style. Abel

[@TheEZGZ]

+Afonso Motors Thanks so much for your support. I will admit I getting nervous with all the BS attached to this build.

[@kevinkline3938]

I have a Manx style buggy like yours, and am planning on doing some engine work. Right now it is a bone stock bottom end and cam, with a 1641 displacement. I want to put new 1641 cylinders and pistons on it, check the bearings etc, and change the cam. From your years of off-road experience, what cam would you recommend. I am not pulling the front wheels, and want low end torque, and about 4000 rpm. I have brand new dual single 34 mm Empi carbs, dual port stock heads, and 1.25 rockers. I really want to build an 1835, but I want to learn a few things before going there. I really enjoy your channel, and older guys with a ton of old aircooled VW experience are getting harder to find. Keep up the videos.

[@TheEZGZ]

+Kevin Kline I took a chance and put a stock cam in my last 1776 and it turned out so nice I put the stock cam in my 2 liter build with 1.4 scat rockers and it's amazing and smooth. I think your size with stock cam and 1.25 is perfect

[@jamesjudd6008]

What brand crank? If empi check oil holes to baering

[@TheEZGZ]

+James Judd Thanks for the heads up. It's a no name brand?????

[@TheEZGZ]

+TheEZGZ I'm looking at the crank. What is the baering issue you speak of. I am not seeing a problem other than oil trough is shallow.

[@joseantoniosalgadopalacios6290]

ezgz aaaauuupppp

[@wtbm123]

Cool

[@TheEZGZ]

+wtbm123 :-)

[@vwmadness1591]

I had one of those cam gears shatter on me

[@TheEZGZ]

That don't sound like fun. I had one in my 1776 for 20 years but it was aluminum on steel.

[@charlesmartin7347]

@@TheEZGZ I'm building a 1800 and my vote is on EZGZ I'm going with the panchito 044's and straight cut gears.