VW Bug - 74mm - 2054cc Stroker Engine - Case Assembly. Part 1

[@VWLifeVW]

don't be defeated! that's #VWLIFE we've all been there.

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW Life you’re 100% correct, we’ve all been there and that’s part of the VW life! If it was easy everyone would do it.... wait, they pretty much do 😂

[@wickedwerks]

Clever tip on painting the bearings to check the passages. Taking notes!

[@VWJawbreaker]

If the holes don’t line up, that’s an issue. This is the easiest way I’ve found to verify this problem. I’m sure there’s other ways but this way works for me.

[@robertschris79]

Your distributor drive gear on the crankshaft looks pretty rough

[@VWJawbreaker]

It had a few nicks on it but the grooves were smooth.

[@HapticGarage]

That's the VWJawbreaker i know- he seals his cases with awesome sauce! What a beautiful short block. Love it!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Haptic Garage awesome sauce 😂 Hope you have a great week buddy.

[@DuckmanCycles]

Good Gary tip on the oil passages!

[@VWJawbreaker]

DuckmanCycles and VW Garage thank ya sir 😁

[@jamestorres5582]

Holy Grail .. Vw Gods are Smiling.. Same here

[@VWJawbreaker]

James Torres vw gods are definitely smiling. Thanks!

[@VWLifeVW]

did you remember the oil slinger?

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW Life yes sir I sure did! 😁

[@5150mxVW]

tough pill to swallow but another awesome vid and the birth of the 2 liter 😁....kinda odd the vid is 19:15 😳

[@VWJawbreaker]

5150mxVW The vid length was pure accident 😲 Thanks as always for your support and encouragement!

[@backyardkombi5466]

Hey man I’m watching and learning

[@VWJawbreaker]

I can dm you plenty of other videos to watch as well…. Just say the word!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

She’s coming asking! Before you know it, you’ll feel jawbreaker pulling you back in the seat!!! Sad what happened, but you moved forward very well!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Slades VW Beetle thanks buddy, I did push forward and that’s what matters.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

VWJawbreaker Absolutely!!

[@2GuysandaBug]

Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see it go.....Hoping to get ours back up and running this weekend.

[@VWJawbreaker]

2 Guys and a Bug thanks, I appreciate you guys. Good luck getting yours back on the road 👍

[@mileageunknown8910]

I know all 2 well the defeated feelings sometimes it’s the way it goes...... I’m guessing you’re going 2 end up with a bigger badder Jawbreaker! Can’t wait 2 hear this one fire up! Great tips!!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

Mileage Unknown it was difficult to record this video and almost didn’t post it. However somehow people are getting info from it 🤷‍♂️ Thanks bud, it should definitely be a keeper.

[@vintagespeedvw7864]

Looking good! Going to be nice.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Vintage Speed VW should be a ripper!

[@bigwadventures7061]

Sweet Buddy, some nice tips. Anxious to see this project on the road with a smile on your face. BigW:-)

[@VWJawbreaker]

Big W Adventures thank you buddy, it’s been a rough road lately for some reason. Hope you both are having a great week!

[@VeeDubP8]

Dude that went together real nice!! I'm sure its going to make sweet music!! Keep up the great work!!

[@VWJawbreaker]

VeeDub P8 cases always go together pretty easy, it’s the other stuff that can trip you up sometimes lol

[@jamestorres5582]

Nice work Brother

[@VWJawbreaker]

James Torres thank you sir.

[@ils360]

Can't wait to see that thing put togetheras far as the spun bearing is concerned I had pretty much the same thing happen on an engine that had about 250 miles on it in my bus couldn't find anything wrong with the engine no metal shavings anywhere except for the one bearing that got tight play the guy that I had build my engine tore it down and rebuilt it again for free. can't wait to get my Baja bug on the road though just barely picked up an engine for a really good price for it just need to put it together and test it out supposed to be a fresh rebuild for a little off-road race car that he had but never used it. I wait to get my bug on the road! and I can't wait to see that engine in the jawbreaker is that the bug it's going in?

[@VWJawbreaker]

ils360 man that sucks about the bus engine, things happen and at least the builder took care of it for you. Can’t wait to see another update on the Baja and see you ripping down the road! This 2054 is going on jawbreaker as soon as it’s done. Thanks for being here!

[@VWRICH23]

Man i thought it was my xmas present 🎁 lol 👍👍 Great video ! Looks like its going to be a beast ! 😁

[@VWJawbreaker]

VW RICH FLAT4 yeah, it was but then I needed it.... it’s the thought that counts, right? 😁

[@VWRICH23]

@@VWJawbreaker yes correct, its the thought that counts lol.. I'm just glad your enjoying it 😁😁

[@transam197781]

Good stuff thanks for the videos hope this one does well for you.

[@VWJawbreaker]

transam197781 this one should be a good one. Thank you for watching!

[@OwhyeeVdub]

Oil pump was a great tip. I have a oil pump that leads to a external filter. When I put the pump in to check it. It was hitting the cam bolts. So I changed the bolts and it sill hit. I ended up thinking I put the pump together wrong. After checking that I had installed the gear that doesn't engage the the cam to turn the pump backwards. Flipped it and problem solved. If I hadn't watched this before building my first motor I would have probably broke it at start up.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Glad you got something out of the video. I just pass on info that I’ve been shown or figured out for myself. With anything, it’s important to look at every detail to ensure things are correct… glad you got it sorted out before it turned into an expensive learning experience.

[@tomturk4224]

Sorry to hear about the 1915 but this one should be a good ripper. Thank you for showing us that things happen and it's how you move on that counts.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Tom Turk thank you for the encouragement to push forward.

[@moparme2733]

Piston size and rod specifications plz great content sir

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@moparme2733 94mm pistons and stock length rods, 5.394”

[@frankschwartz7405]

Does anyone use plastigauge on VWs when assembling the rods and mains?

[@VWJawbreaker]

The most accurate way is to use a dial bore gauge and a micrometer….. I don’t have those so yes, I use plastigauge on all of the mains and rod bearings. I like to know what I’m working with, I just don’t show some of those tedious steps on camera.

[@Slick56]

No replacement for displacement! Right on! driving a stroker is so nice. You get more bottom end, so you can putt around like a stock motor then buzz it to 6500! You will love it. Any idea what amount of shims you will need ? Shims Under barrels or head gaskets or both? Enjoying the videos watching from Vancouver Island in BC Canada. We could use some of your warm weather up here.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Rob Sannes yes sir, you are correct! Stay tuned for the next weeks video, I’ll cover the top end build. Thanks for watching and I’ll try to send some warmth your way!

[@moparme2733]

What size pistons manufacturer pistons what size connecting rods did you use? Awesome Contant thank you for posting all these awesome videos.

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@moparme2733 these are 94mm pistons from AA performance. Rods are stock length forged I-beam rods, 5.394” Thank you for being here 🤙

[@masbeetleboy]

So far ,so good. I like what I see. Are you going to add a deep-sump to this motor?

[@VWJawbreaker]

masbeetleboy thanks, no deep sump since the car is lowered.

[@masbeetleboy]

Check out CB performance and their thin line 1.5 quart deep sump. I think it might be just what you need.

[@VWJawbreaker]

masbeetleboy I did look at it, it would be really close to the ground 😔

[@TheEZGZ]

Nice Work! Question: If you had it to do over again would you stick with the straight cut cam gears?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thank you sir. Honestly, I’d stay with them due to the large cam and double valve springs…. Kind of wish this engine didn’t spiral out of don’t like it did but I had to build a combo for the heads.

[@FixinBugsNStuff]

Cip1 has yo their game.

[@VWJawbreaker]

They’ve been pretty good the few times I’ve used them.

[@Mtbeaver9]

Do you full flow your engines or use the cab performance oil pump combo cover?

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’ve done both but have found better flow and pressures when the case is full flowed vs the in and out pumps.

[@toddmichaeljaniszewski]

Do you know where you can even get blind case savers? I had one come out on a stud on AH engine and could not be salvaged. Every replacement case saver I got was open on both ends and I'd rather have the closed kind.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Toddmichael Janiszewski I’ve seen them for sale in the past, I just recall where. Are you looking for a blind case saver for 8 or 10mm studs?

[@toddmichaeljaniszewski]

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[@VWJawbreaker]

Toddmichael Janiszewski I’ll try to remember to look in my stash later this evening. Hit me up if you don’t hear from me.

[@darrells56]

Greetings Gary, I was wondering what you allowed for end play on that cam with the straight cut gear? I’m putting my 2332 together and can only find stock cam specs, thanks

[@VWJawbreaker]

With the double thrust cam bearings you have to wet sand then down some or the cam will bind when in place which will cause cam bearing failure. I set the cam clearance the same for straight cut gears as for the stock gears, just a few thousandths.

[@EmmettRacing]

Are those factory length connecting rods?

[@VWJawbreaker]

Emmett.Racing yep, 5.4” rods. They are the forged I Beam rods from AA.

[@JWClassicVW]

Money well spent brother!

[@VWJawbreaker]

JW Classic VW yes sir it is but it still hurt 😢

[@christophersustayta5974]

Gary what was the price of the new engine case, you must have bought it before this pandemic. You can’t find new ones anymore if you do it’s about $1200.00 .

[@VWJawbreaker]

This case was around $850 I think…. Way before prices skyrocketed.

[@christophersustayta5974]

@@VWJawbreaker that was a great great price hey Gary do you have an email by chance ?

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@christophersustayta5974 [e-mail]

[@erniecoombes3847]

It looks like your #3 connecting rod is a touch tight. It seems to be the only rod that doesn't fall freely like the others when you rotate the engine in the video. I am about to assemble my engine and I am wondering if this is something to be concerned about. I saw another video where they talked about this very issue and how to fine tune the bearing fitment so that it doesn't pinch the rod.

[@VWJawbreaker]

It can be an “issue” so to speak, it’s like an ocd problem.... dialing in all of those little details. I did go back and adjust and tweak that rod so it fell like the others. Something about the I beam rods from AA, they seem to fight me a little more than others.

[@erniecoombes3847]

@@VWJawbreaker thanks for the reply. I'm enjoying your videos. Thanks for taking the time to share your journey of vw engine building!

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@erniecoombes3847 I appreciate you coming along on the journey!

[@christophersustayta5974]

So is the 1915 motor not to your expectations as per your opinion?

[@VWJawbreaker]

The 1915 was great for the short time it was in the car. The reason I pulled it was due to a case machine issue that arose after it was in the car. Decided to get a new case and an upgraded crank. Could have went with a 76mm with the non stroker pistons that I had but the 74mm was in stock.

[@christophersustayta5974]

My motor is out for a 74mm crank 1915 with a freeway flyer I’m excited.

[@christophersustayta5974]

Definite upgrade for my 67 beetle

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@christophersustayta5974 remember that the engine is an air pump…. The kore efficient you make it breathe the better it will perform. Make sure to match the cam, heads and compression ratio accordingly.

[@christophersustayta5974]

I’m sorry yes I do have a performance cam to match with the crank my heads are 95.5 with empi dual carbs 40mm with added cooling tin under the motor with an electric oil cooler

[@bjthedj410]

What was your cam choice for this build

[@VWJawbreaker]

Bj Greenwood with the CB Performance Wedge port heads, I went with the FK8 cam with 1.4:1 rockers. I’ll be doing a video soon recapping the engine build.

[@bjthedj410]

VWJawbreaker awesome. I have a 1776 I wanna drop a 74 crank into. And parts for 2276.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Bj Greenwood setting the compression ratio will depend on the case used, etc but in my situation I only needed .040” shims to set mine.

[@israelmayagoitia7159]

Have seen you 1915 Vid it was solid! Want to improve my 1600i Engine, which kit do you recommend me? The use of my VW is driving a long way to work. Thanks!

[@VWJawbreaker]

It will depend on how much work you want to do to the case. Nothing wrong with a good stock engine.

[@watchdog3605]

Jaw knows failure is not a option, question what gears you running in your transmission?

[@VWJawbreaker]

You’re correct... adapt and overcome! The current gear box, same as I’ve always had in Jawbreaker is a stock mystery trans that came in the car. Pretty sure it’s a 3.88 rp, other than that I have no clue.

[@watchdog3605]

That’s funny mine is also a mystery it’s a 67 but just doesn’t feel right, thanks

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@watchdog3605 what doesn’t feel right about it?

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

14:12 "i like to rotate the crank around , while i'm twerking" whut ?

[@VWJawbreaker]

😂

[@VWJawbreaker]

9.8k views and no one caught that besides you.... torquing not twerking 😂

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

@@VWJawbreaker i know , but it sounds SO close though ,lol

[@beardedg500]

Well I think I need to go al the way ack on the videos to understand about (stroker) crank.. Oh and piston match

[@VWJawbreaker]

Hopefully the videos will help answer questions that you may have.

[@keithschneider6348]

No "O" rings on the studs.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Depends on what case you have.

[@themedic4050]

I would recommend a new brass timing gear.

[@VWJawbreaker]

Thanks for the comment and being here. Hope you’re staying safe and healthy.

[@buggpunk]

So you don't use the round o-rings on the Case Studs inside the case.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I do if the case calls for it. This case doesn’t use the o-rings due to the shuffle pins.

[@buggpunk]

@@VWJawbreaker oh ok. I was just wondering. Thanks for the info

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@buggpunk not a problem at all. Have a great day.

[@rudylevita5587]

What’s your final torque

[@VWJawbreaker]

Final torque depends on a number of things. Best thing to do is look in the Bently manual for your specific application.

[@monica93304]

I like using a 74mm crank because you don't need to clearance the case.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’ve heard that some cases do need slight bit of clearance.... although that’s what I’ve heard.

[@monica93304]

@@VWJawbreaker I've built a few with the Brazilian AS41 case with no issues.

[@juanaponte2213]

hola buenos dias amigo una pregunta distibudor electico tuyo carro

[@VWJawbreaker]

The CB performance Magnaspark has been a good distributor.

[@juanaponte2213]

@@VWJawbreaker ah que bueno cuanto vale

[@juanaponte2213]

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[@VWJawbreaker]

@@juanaponte2213 Sorry, i do not understand as the translate feature isn't working well.

[@chriskwakernaat2328]

7:11 that distributer gear looks f upped..

[@VWJawbreaker]

It’s discolored.... but I can see how looking in the video it looked jacked up.

[@hussianmohmmad4613]

Why not 82 stroke All builder useing 76 Thx

[@VWJawbreaker]

hussian mohmmad I already had new A style pistons, that’s why I used a 74mm. 76mm with A style pistons gets real wide with lots of shims.

[@hedigardicardoso76]

BOA NOITE AMIGO SOU DO BRASIL DE QUAL O PAÍS VOCÊ É. QUAL O PREÇO DA CARCAÇA E DO VIRABREQUIM AI TEM COMO ME INFORMAR DEUS ABENÇOE.

[@VWJawbreaker]

I’m in the USA and prices have gone up quite a bit here. Th last few years.

[@kelekuanoni5573]

the Distr. drive gear looks like crap, change it out

[@VWJawbreaker]

@@kelekuanoni5573 👍