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Subject:Re: motor swapping
From:David Schwarze
Date:Tue, 3 Jan 1995 08:47:54 -0800 (PST)

Chris Schalick writes:
> 
> 
> Do you mean that the mounts for an 1835 are essentially the same as my 1600?  I've
> been slowly renewing my bus and have until now ignored the engine aside from an
> occasional touch of oil :) and periodic tuneups.

The "1835" engine has the same case as a 1600, just with bigger pistons and
cylinders (and a stroker crankshaft?  Damn, I can't remember!).  In other
words, the mounts would be the same.  In fact, you wouldn't even have to
get a different engine, just buy the parts and install them onto your
present engine.  I have a friend with a bug set up similar to Lee's
description (except it is around 2100cc) and it gives my Mustang a run for
it's money from 0-60.  Veeeeery impressive what you can do with a type I
motor...

-David

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David Schwarze			'73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
SAIC Comsystems, San Diego	'73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
schwarze@nosc.mil		'87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (14.37 @ 99 mph)
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