ED wrote:
>
> Andrew Z. Luder wrote:
>>
>> I can't help you with the Mexican motor, but I have been running a
>> 1776cc motor for years, and it is every bit as reliable as a
>> stocker. I built it using a new factory case, Scat counterwieghted
>> crank, new matched rods, 90.5 Mahle pistons and cylinders(forged,
>> not cast) and a hydraulic cam and lifters. I run it with dual
>> Kadron 40mm carbs and a factory 034 dizzy with a petronics points
>> eliminator, and an alternator. It has never let me down, and does
>> not make any more heat than a stock motor. Much of the reliability
>> problems in larger motors can be traced to balance, ignition, or
>> mixture problems. Properly built and tuned, a larger motor will
>> last just as long or longer than a stock one. Hope this helps you
>> out some!!
>>
>> Andrew Z. Luder
>> 1972 Beetle
>> 1974 Baja Beetle
>> 1963 Sandrail
>>
>>
>>
>> Bugsy wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi there, was just wondering if anyone is familiar with the new
>>> Mexican air cooled engines. I just ordered a stock factory 1600cc
>>> from " THE REAL SOURCE"
>>> catalog. Is anyone running one of these in their Volkwagen, and if
>>> so
>>> how is it holding out? I talked to an Import car mechanic who said
>>> he would go with a new engine before getting a rebuild. I was
>>> tempted to order the "STREETWAVE" engine out of this catalog which
>>> claims to have about 1770 cc which I think is a rebuild. The price
>>> for each was $1499.00 exept that the Streetwave had a core charge of
>>> about $250.00.
>>> I am not sure how reliable the 1770 cc engine is compared to the
>> Mexi
>>> -engine but I wasnt sure if the extra cc's was worth sacraficing
>>> reliability. Any input is appreciated !
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>> Bugsy
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I've been running the meximotor 1600DP for about 1 1/2 years and
> very pleased with it. The motor runs strong,no leaks and you can't
> beat new case and parts. One thing you'll need to do tap and stud
> the case where the thermostat attaches to the case.Guess they don't
> run flaps in Mexico.Also, the oil drain plate supplied doesn't have
> the center plug so buy a new one with the magnet attached to the
> center plug and the plate that comes with it is great,1/4" (1/2"?)
> thick so it's durable. The Real Source ( they bought Rocky Mt. Motor
> Works !)sells them. Good luck with everything!! BTW VW Trends has an
> article in their last two issues on dressing up the new Meximotor.
> Try to get your hands on it.
>
Thanks for your input everyone! After shopping around the Real
Source seemed to have a fairly resonable price for the
Mexi-engine.
Some places were listing them for about 1700.00 which is a few
hundred dollars more than Real Source. There is a German mechanic
down the road who said he would install it and tune it up with dual
Kardrons for about $550.00. Might be worth a few hundred dollars
not have greasy hands and tools for a weekend not to mention busted
knuckles and trips to the liquor store to keep the assistant buddy
stoned during the transplant operation .
Thanks again and good luck with those Buggies!
Bugsy