The Super Efficient engine project- 40+ MPG- 110HP!

turbo_bob · Post by **turbo_bob** » Sun May 08, 2005 12:24 pm

For a great air-cooled mpg engine I would like to see someone build a 90 x 85.5 bore, type 1, stock cam, stock valve size, 36 mm dual Dell's with a 2.70 overall 4th gear ratio. 35 to 40 mpg?

914fan · Post by **914fan** » Sun May 08, 2005 7:08 pm

Not to side track this conversation but ...........
Jake, how is this engine comming along? Have you learned anything new? I know you cant share it, I just want to know if you have already improved on your original design, and a general update.
thanks
Nick

vw505 · Post by **vw505** » Sun May 08, 2005 7:23 pm

Len i sent the "Q" heads out friday .

Post by **Piledriver** » Sun May 08, 2005 8:32 pm

turbo_bob wrote:For a great air-cooled mpg engine I would like to see someone build a 90 x 85.5 bore, type 1, stock cam, stock valve size, 36 mm dual Dell's with a 2.70 overall 4th gear ratio. 35 to 40 mpg?

Or same configuration with Miller Cycle cam timing and a M45 blower, serpentine belt.

MASSIVE TYPE IV · Post by **MASSIVE TYPE IV** » Mon May 09, 2005 7:42 am

TI development is pretty much come and gone from my shop....

Anyway,
The project is well underway! I have all the parts worked out and Millenium just finished with the plating of the cylinders. I have all the performance coatings completed as well.

Now all I have to do is polish the crank to give us adequate running clearances and have the oil pump gears DLC coated...

Cam is being made as we speak.

I can't do anything else until Len finishes the heads...

HAM Inc · Post by **HAM Inc** » Mon May 09, 2005 9:04 am

Oh boy, looks like I'm the critical path! The heads for this project are just about finished. We should have flow #'s by the end of the week.

MASSIVE TYPE IV · Post by **MASSIVE TYPE IV** » Mon May 09, 2005 10:12 am

SWEET!

Get to work DAMMIT!

MassIVe 79 Vert · Post by **MassIVe 79 Vert** » Mon May 09, 2005 12:22 pm

MASSIVE TYPE IV wrote:SWEET!

Get to work DAMMIT!

Hey Jake......you get to work too......I want my car! NOW

vw505 · Post by **vw505** » Mon May 09, 2005 12:41 pm

Len like i said feel free to try something new with mine .

MASSIVE TYPE IV · Post by **MASSIVE TYPE IV** » Mon May 09, 2005 12:48 pm

vw505 wrote:Len like i said feel free to try something new with mine .

He is just like me, we seldom do the same thing twice!

HAM Inc · Post by **HAM Inc** » Mon May 09, 2005 4:23 pm

Always refining! Always!

vw505 · Post by **vw505** » Wed May 11, 2005 5:43 pm

Len , you get my "Q's" yet?

HAM Inc · Post by **HAM Inc** » Thu May 12, 2005 6:30 am

Just got them. But I haven't had a chance to look at them yet.

Jopapa · Post by **Jopapa** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 9:59 am

I'd LOVE to have an engine like this. This overall goal was my primary reason for buying an old Bug resto project in the first place (well that and I like Bugs). Do you plan on posting a list of the right parts and specs for those of us who want to build the engine piece by piece. Being an E3 in the military makes it very hard to save up for a complete engine

MASSIVE TYPE IV · Post by **MASSIVE TYPE IV** » Tue Jul 26, 2005 3:09 pm

I was once an E-3 and had plenty of money to buy VW parts and go fast.... Save your money and drink less beer- then get a second job to support the VW habit.. ( I had 3 jobs at once)

Anyway, I will be offering an engine kit of the components- Not in a million years would I share this combo!