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Subject:Re: motor swapping
Date:Tue, 03 Jan 1995 12:41:34 +0500

Chris Schalick writes:

>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...

A 1835cc is 92mm bore X 69mm stroke.  This is the stock stroke.
BTW- I new here.
chris.