WHAT'S INSIDE: The Ultimate Aircooled Engine

[@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!

[@sapnilbhatnagar]

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! 👍👍👍

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@danielalinrad449]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@haydenw6585]

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

[@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.

[@spudgrub1359]

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

[@jamesnyorotha8961]

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

[@reggaekuruka7362]

Kweli

[@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!

[@MattZPMB]

Engineering is art!

[@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

[@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!!

[@belizeguy]

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

[@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!

[@Ja50nkAt]

This is a gear heads delight! Extremely detailed.

[@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!

[@waterboxer87]

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

[@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!

[@carlbarton772]

This is going to be an epic adventure.

[@gods959]

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

[@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...:)

[@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!

[@Vinces618]

That is a great company hats of to them

[@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.

[@luismenendez589]

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

[@freddiegayton3225]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@dtengineering1]

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

[@KombiLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sirswerve2493]

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

[@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.

[@nickjames73]

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

[@svenolley]

Wonderfully complex and efficient.

[@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.

[@TysyTube]

i love so much all yours videos!😍

[@KombiLife]

thank you so much,

[@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.

[@koishi8690]

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

[@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

[@Nickwillfixit]

Being a through and through petrol head who builds his own engines, tunes preps and races, I thoroughly enjoyed this and the last one on the engine for your bus. Cant wait to see you on the road as I followed your last adventure from start to finish and will follow your next adventure that should be less stressful with a better prepared bus from front to rear, and of course your own knowledge learnt by trial and error and by fire. God speed.

[@KombiLife]

...literally fire ;) Cheers Nick

[@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 ✌

[@thianpankhania1641]

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

[@todgunter]

I'm really impressed with CB Performance!

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@FireTurtailGaming]

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

[@0HARE]

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

[@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”.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

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

[@dylanvandevelde6454]

Thanks for this video, that engine is insane!

[@PapaJoeB]

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

[@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! 👍🏼😉

[@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 !

[@2BugsandaBack]

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

[@mnkombi5499]

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

[@KombiLife]

You're welcome Alex, thanks for your support mate

[@GarageTimeAutoResto]

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

[@philipmicham]

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

[@bobeden5027]

I went 8 times around Australia in my kombi "MOO", touring as a folksinger. Took 10 years! what a trip.

[@smokindauberdoo4204]

adjust the valves with every oil change is great advice, my VW guru taught me that in the 70s it really does extend the life of the engine ! P.S. always do it completely cold

[@DailyRealness]

Sounds like a lot of fun to do on the road.

[@e-curb]

@@DailyRealness .... The type of adjusters used in Ben's engine are much more reliable than stock. They don't pound out the valve ends like stock ones do, so the result is that the lash doesn't change as much. Ben will find out after a while, he isn't adjusting anything when he checks the lash.

[@DailyRealness]

E-Curb Sounds like a lot of fun to do when in the desert, or blizzard in the Wakhan corridor.

[@e-curb]

@@DailyRealness ... When Ben learns how reliable the valvetrain will be, he doesn't have to check it right on the prescribed mileage mark. He can let it wait until he's in a comfortable location. I speak from experience. I drove my aircooled VW throughout Central America just after Ben was there. I have exactly the same valve adjusters Ben's new engine has, so I know how reliable they are. A valve lash check can be done in less than 10min. He's not going to be stuck in the middle of nowhere spending hours under his bus like you are imagining.

[@DailyRealness]

E-Curb What a headache. I hope he at LEAST has the sense to sell it for a killing and then go to Europe and find a real 4x4 van that will suit his needs instead of this silly hippy van. The only reason Capito got him around was because it was built in the 90s. This thing is even older. What a disaster. He sure is gullible when it comes to Yanks. They'll tell you anything to get money off you.

[@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.

[@markgatward8765]

Great detail. Wish I never sold my 1960 bug, back in 1981. Wish you all the best in your travels !

[@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

[@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!

[@gottasplit5707]

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

[@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!!

[@ummismail4119]

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

[@FreeRV]

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

[@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

[@ClevelandSamuels-rw7lx]

Nice craftsmanship

[@sicchuckie]

I admire what you two are doing too WOW

[@TheOneshot78]

CB performance is the Greatest....Master mechanics

[@flywithsky4262]

Aaahh! Can't wait any longer!

[@teonthevwwhisperer7316]

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

[@Mystic635]

Am so ready for this tripp! The hype!

[@KombiLife]

you and us both!

[@laatjie]

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

[@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]

😆

[@daseishorn1863]

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

[@brucegillies1694]

L. Nelson did the trip in 1971 with a 1971 type 2 stock bus had no problems with careful maintenance

[@RustyKombi]

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

[@simplemanduke7128]

I'm an air cooled nerd. Especially with buses!!

[@srok62]

This is exactly the video us VW guys wanna see

[@autotuning65]

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

[@joannehart9624]

My very first car was a '65 baja bug. Loved it! I think you have made some great decisions about the engine/trans combination. Fuel injection should provide a lot of reliability and a smooth running engine regardless of altitude. Just make certain that you have clean gas. I'm sure CB has been through all of that with you. Looking forward to your adventures! I think the only thing I might have done differently would be front disk brakes.

[@MileHighCampers]

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

[@KombiLife]

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

[@JeffThinksDifferently]

YES, finally something for the motor heads! Not that your other videos aren't good, THEY ARE! But, I love the full picture and looking back at your videos many of them have had to do with something about the motor in your van being broke. So, now with this great little motor what will future videos be about LOL! Hopefully, not about having a broke down motor ;) GOOD STUFF thanks for taking the time to share. GET UP, GET OUT and ENJOY WHAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER!

[@openhighwayproductions]

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

[@followcam80]

Hahahha. “I would not personally do that, but I admire you” 😂😂. Damn!!! The details are insane 😳😳. This is really cool to see. You must pumped to get this going! I’m exited for u guys and excited to get back in my van for for summer. !!! You two are killin it. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks for this. 👊🏻

[@john3Lee]

Now you have got an engine of very high specifications, its going to be up to you to drive it more sympathetically then your previous engines.. Gouging at the throttle going uphill with the previous underpowered engines with an excessive load trying to go too fast, was the cause of the many engine failures..... Please be sympathetic to this beautifully engineered power plant !!

[@truckerenoch8824]

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

[@deepsquat600]

I've watched quite a few of your guys's videos I'm very happy for you for finally getting any high quality engine installedand if worse comes to worst out in the middle of nowhere you most likely can take off the fuel injection system slap on an intake and carburetor and be on your way until you can get the injection system

[@stewtube1240]

Awesome video !

[@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.