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• Kadrons on SP engine
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Apr 95 13:12:39 PDT
  ...Either a single-port or dual-port engine, 1600cc or bigger. I've always heard that dual-port heads breathe better, but that single...
• Re: The Berg and springs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 95 17:31:56 PDT
  Eugene, Noticed in your post that you have some Kadrons for sale with both single-port and dual-port manifolds. I have some Kadrons...
• Re: Ignition and Carbs.
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 00:36:55 -0500
  I had a 2.1 crewcab and found that any dual port double carb set will work fine from any hot vw. The manifold...
• Kadron DP manifolds FS
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  Wed, 26 Apr 95 11:38:41 PDT
  ...They came with two sets (yes, four manifolds) of manifolds for dual-port heads. Anyone needing a pair of dual-port manifolds for your...
• more engine rebuilt stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 20:52:36 -0600
  ...Dual Port Bug, Stickshift | 902 | VW |1584 |TYPE I |4 | 70-76 |Dual Port Bug, Automatic | 914 | VW |1584 |TYPE II |4 | 71 |Dual...
• DP in "How to hot rod VW engines"
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 23:31:11 -0500 (CDT)
  I accidentally deleted somebody's message but believe the question was whether Bill Fisher's "hot rod" book (1970) has anything on dual ports...
• 34PICT3 vs. 31PICT1/2/3
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  Sun, 3 Jul 1994 18:45:39 -0700
  Does anyone out there know of a kit to allow the use of the pre-1971 carburetor one a '71 dual-port engine? I...
• Does anyone have CHEEP air cooled beetle heads for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 12:40:10 EDT
  I am looking for a pair of new, remanufactured or even a nice clean used pair of dual port heads for my 72 1600...
• Re: point gap
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 29 Sep 94 8:52:47 PDT
  > > Could anyone tell me the correct point gap for a stock 1600 > dual port with a 009 distributor? > .016 But you should use a...
• RE: SP to DP
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 10:20:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >I have a sinle port 1600 engine that came out of a 70 westy, i'd like to >convert it to d dual port...
• Transplant from bug to bus?
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  Sat, 15 Jul 1995 02:50:27 -0400
  ...The dual port runs O.K. but needs some work. The plan is to have the 71 dual port rebuilt and put it in...
• "67 VW Westfalia camper 4 Sale
  Historical mailing list
  16 Oct 1994 19:58:02 -0400
  78,000 original miles, original paint, 1600cc dual port, Interior is decent, blaupunkt 3 band radio. Looks good and runs good. Next to no...
• FS: '59 Westy in Seattle Times, $2500
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 08:37:23 -0700 (PDT)
  ...922 - Volkswagen `59 Westfalia - Red/wht, 12 v, 1600 dual port, $2500/obo. 782-5144 This is not mine, saw it in the paper...
• VW Motor NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Josh Assing
  Wed, 19 APR 1995 21:13:43 GMT
  I have a friend that is in need of a 1600cc Dual Port VW engine... Must be running... They'd take a beat up...
• Re: interesting headlight conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:11:19 -0700
  "dual port 1600 air cooled motor ".....................?? ! Say it ain't so ! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Lewis" <kdlewis@NORTHSTATE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Westys For Sale in the Charlottesville, VA Area
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  Sun, 2 May 1999 22:32:45 EDT
  ...Front disc brakes(?), 1600 dual port engine. >> '71 was the first year for disc brakes on buses. chris
• type 1 engine price NVC
  Historical mailing list - Dave Emmons
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 22:16:15 -0800
  ...The only thing that he did not know is if it was a dual port or single port motor. The engine is supposed to...
• RE: SP to DP
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 18:58:02 +0600
  > >>I have a sinle port 1600 engine that came out of a 70 westy, i'd like to >>convert it to d dual port...
• Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Fri, 8 Sep 1995 15:26:50 -0500 (CDT)
  ...The only change from this would be to put in a 1600cc dual-port. Option 2, convert it to a Westy: I found someone...
• Re: type 1 engine price NVC
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 02:19:22 -0500
  If it is dual port great. If it has the "dog house" fan shroud even better. If it has the dual relief case then...
• need help with AE 1600 dual port
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 96 15:42:28 EDT
  hey now, my friend is working on his kharma ghia and can't get the rear transmission seal out, the engine is dropped and...
• SP to DP
  Historical mailing list - Erik W. Burtis
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 10:40:20 -0400 (EDT)
  I have a sinle port 1600 engine that came out of a 70 westy, i'd like to convert it to d dual port...
• FOR SALE: 1960 Bus w/ Safari Windshield
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  1 Dec 1994 18:03:03 GMT
  1960 Microbus with SAFARI WINDSHIELD, blue & white, outfitted for camping, 1600cc dual-port motor, great stereo $2950. Vehicle located in Austin, Texas, but can...
• Re: New to list kinda nad new vanagon
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 9 Mar 2011 21:06:13 -0500
  Welcome back, Dave! >> I just bought a 80 Vanagon RHD Viking conversion camper..It has a 1600 Dual port engine from VW.. A 1...
• Free/cheap stuff
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  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 10:27:18 -0700
  ...Also, I'm looking for a vacuum advance distrubutor that will work with my 1600 Dual Port. Ken Ken Bowen kenb@sirius.com
• Re: Ignition and Carbs.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 5 Nov 2000 00:22:54 -0800
  ...I had a 2.1 crewcab and found that any dual port double carb set will work fine from any hot vw. The manifold...
• WTB: VW engine
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  Thu, 6 Apr 95 13:12:12 PDT
  I'd like to buy a used 1600 dual-port long block or complete engine. I'm in San Diego, and can drive quite...
• 63 CREW FS IN SO CAL
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Oct 1995 11:40:00 -0400
  ...On sign: '63 CREW CAB 1600 DUAL PORT NEW RADIALS (805) 684-1340, ALAN I also noticed that the color is white and the...
• FS-1964 VW Transporter
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:57:42 -0700
  ...needs some repairs has a running 1600cc dual port engine. I have the skylight repair panel for the repair. rusty floors. call for more...
• '70 westy FS
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Sun, 19 Jan 1997 22:16:46 -0500
  ...I built the engine, 1600 dual port with stainless steel valves. I'll throw in an spare trans. Please buy it before the city...
• Re: Air cooled 1985!!! (was In praise of aircooled vanagons)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 13:00:22 EDT
  ...and its got a 1600cc dual port upright bug motor in it. thats the way it came...it was a grey market import from...
• Re: type 1 engine price NVC
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 17:35:31 -0600
  ...DM&FS At 01:19 AM 1/14/2004, Bill Thomas wrote: >If it is dual port great. If it has the "dog house...
• Truck F.S.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Mon, 16 Jun 1997 21:03:11 -0700
  ...1600 dual port with single Solex. 12 V electrical system. Rough but runable. Good restoration truck. All parts intact. No major rust or dents...
• Single-port manifolds for dual Kadrons wanted
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 14:34:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The Kadrons have the usual dual-port manifolds, but those won't fit my engine! Anyone have a pair of the old single-port...
• RIGGING FOR A CARB
  Historical mailing list - Russell O. Gunter
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 15:59:09 EST
  ...a manifold and carburetor that I used on a 1967 Microbus (dual ported heads). Can I use that? If so, what psi fuel pump...
• Auction Time! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 20:57:32 -0500 (CDT)
  ...1966 VW Beetle, 12V Dual port, sunroof, runs good. DH. 1967 VW Beetle, new dual port motor, new paint, nice interior. DH. 1969 VW...
• VW SUPER SALE!
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  Sat, 22 Apr 1995 13:41:17 -0700
  ...single and dual port manifolds $175 Kadron set with single and dual port manifolds $175 Solex PDSIT 32/34 with dual port Type III...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 21:35:55 -0600
  Indeed, and when rebuilding earlier engines, including 1600 dual ports, it's standard practice to add inserts to all the case bolts because they...
• Frydaye question - 1960 Double Cab 1600 motor - LVC
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:36:25 -0700
  Engine was running fine (1600 dual port, no I know it's not stock but I might change it) but suddenly will not idle...
• Re: Auction Time! (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Oct 1995 22:27:28 -0400
  ...DH. >1966 VW Beetle, complete, original motor, sunroof, rust free, runs. >1966 VW Beetle, 12V Dual port, sunroof, runs good. DH. >1967 VW Beetle...
• Re: bus for mexico
  Historical mailing list
  16 May 95 24:14
  I *DIDN'T* check the condition of my valves on my '77 dual port and it dropped a valve head on number 3 when...
• PLEASE READ- 1.9 vs 2.1...Driven both? Give your input..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:50:36 EDT
  ...in the old aircooled motors, it was often said that the 1600 single ports were more durable than the dual port 1600's ... the...
• Fuel consumption again...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Lowe 356-7589
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 12:42:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The major difference between my old '72 and my new '72 is the size 'o the engine old - dual port 1600 new - 2.0...
• Re: Bob Hoovers "...Hot Rod your VW"
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 16:16:33 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Still worth reading > though, IMHO. > > Sami So that means no info on dual port engines, right? Martin.
• Re: type 1 engine price NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 10:26:38 -0800
  ...The only thing that he did not know is if it was a dual port or single port motor. The engine is supposed to...
• 63 single cab fer sale (+ others)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 Jan 1995 10:17:17 -0600
  ...63 VW single cab transporter, rebuilt 1600 dual port, ready to restore. Make offer (515) 292-4644 (Ames, Iowa) 84 VW Vanagon. $1500. (515...
• Re: RIGGING FOR A CARB
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Feb 1999 18:03:23 EST
  ...a manifold and carburetor that I used on a 1967 Microbus (dual ported heads). Can I use that? If so, what psi fuel pump...
• Thermo...STAT!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 Nov 1995 17:59:45 EST
  ...Well, my dual port 1600 didn't have one either. Yesterday was the coolest morning we've had since (?April?) at about 29 (faren...
• Question about final drive ratios
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 06:53:20 -0500
  ...tranny (4.857 final drive ratio)..? The '71 has a stock dual port 1600 in it now, but that may be changed out this...
• Re: Does anyone have CHEEP air cooled beetle heads for sale?
  Historical mailing list - pat
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 22:36:20 -0400
  ...for a pair of new, remanufactured or even a nice clean used pair > of dual port heads for my 72 1600 cc stock beetle. >
• Re: interesting headlight conversion...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:17:25 -0500
  ...On 9/18/2011 8:11 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: > "dual port 1600 air cooled motor ".....................?? ! > > Say it ain't so ! > > > ----- Original Message...
• Re: OT: how to check Bug engine is a 1.3 or 1.6 externally
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 09:36:29 -0800
  ...B=1600 Single Port AB=1300 Dual Port (M240 Low Compression)(Non-USA) AC=1300 Dual Port (Non USA) -- Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2...
• Need Type 1 (Bug) Engine
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Jan 2018 12:59:02 -0500
  ...suburban Philadelphia/Allentown happen to have a good running complete 1600 dual port engine they could either sell me or trade for parts? I...
• New to list kinda nad new vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Parsons
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 01:45:40 +0000
  ...I just bought a 80 Vanagon RHD Viking conversion camper..It has a 1600 Dual port engine from VW.. A 1 year only option...
• Re: Advice Needed
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  Fri, 8 Sep 1995 13:34:10 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Would also put in a > 1600cc dual port. How about put the west interior in and leave off the pop top? Thom -- > Say 5...
• Re: bus for mexico
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 May 1995 00:18:54 -0500 (CDT)
  Lee said > I *DIDN'T* check the condition of my valves on my '77 dual port and it > dropped a valve head on number...
• Re: type 1 engine price NVC
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:06:43 -0800
  Yes, I've purchased one of these turn-key 1600cc dual port engines from BAP, an advertiser in Hot VW's. It's everything...
• Re: Kelley Park
  Historical mailing list - George Lyle
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 16:28:05 -0800
  ...The '71 bus came with a dual-port doghouse-shroud type 1 engine. The only smog related headache that it has is the 34PICT...
• Re: Mofoco (was Heads/GEX SAGA)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Jul 1996 08:48:34
  ...It was sold as a 1600 dual-port but was actually a much older motor machined to accept dual-port parts. Several of the...
• On TD and TDi Exhaust manifolds, mounts and risks!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 23 Apr 2005 17:22:52 EDT
  ...The VW 16V dual port gas manifold flows quite well ( better than all of the previously cited units), but the Audi 5 cylinder and...