Engine CCYear Variations + Calculations Engine Numbers, 1200-1600cc Engine Size Engine Code Single or Twin Port Year Power (BHP) 1200 D Single Port 8/65> 34 1300 F Single Port 8/65-7/70 40 1300 AB Twin Port 8/70-7/73 40 1300 AR Twin Port 8/73-7/75 44 1500 H Single Port 8/65-7/70 47 1600 AD Twin Port 8/70/7/73 50 […]
123 Ignition Distributor 009 Tune + (Bluetooth) Installation Guide / Tuning Setup
123 Ignition Distributor Installation GuidesBluetooth, USB and Vac/ Non-Vacuum Operation and Install Documents 123 Ignition Guide – Tune BluetoothPDF Guide 123 Ignition Guide – Tune USBPDF Guide 123 Ignition Guide – BluetoothPDF Guide 123 Distributor (Bluetooth) Programmable Ignition View product 123 Distributor (USB) Programmable Ignition View product 123 Distributor (Vac) Premium Ignition View product […]
MST Serpentine Pulley Kits
MST Serpentine Pulley Kits Read more about the functionality and performance of MST tensioner systems. The MST Serpentine Pulley Kit is famous for reliability, consistency, and stunning quality – all while making your engine look amazing! This system delivers a slight horsepower improvement by reducing belt slip and delivering more cooling to your engine than […]
Scat Camshaft Grind / Duration Data
Scat Camshaft Grind Duration Data Below reference Scat P/N’s – Scat Camshaft Grind / Duration Data – Limebug Pro-Comp & Drag Hardcore Early Type 1 Bolt-on Gear Racing Camshafts Street and Off-Road Grind / Duration Scat Part # Grind Lift @ Cam Lobe Adv Dur Dur @ .050″ 20003 C20 .320″ 277 234 20004 C25 .350″ […]
MST Serpentine Belt System – Installation Instructions
MST Serpentine Belt Installation – Tension System Install Raw Text Instructions Below MST Serpentine Belt Installation – Pulley Tensioner System Install The following items have been included in your serpentine pulley kit: 1x Crank Pulley (6 ¾” Dia.) 1x Alternator/Generator Pulley (4 ¼” Dia.) 1x 4- Rib Belt (Master Pro # K040370) 1x Machined Aluminum […]
How to Tune Weber IDF Carburetor
1. Begin by insuring that for initial carburetor set up all the air by-pass screws should be in closed position. These are not normally used in standard carburetor adjustment. Note to do this, loosen the pinch nut, then turn the screw all the way in until seated, then re-secure the pinch nut. 2. […]
Performance Aircooled VW Camshafts Explained / Complete Data Sheet
Camshafts & Accessories Scat Camshafts have these great features: Race Proven Camshaft Profiles Designed For All Types Of Engine Applications All specifications are at the valve using a .050″ checking clearance Consistent lobe hardness all the way to the core center (Chilled Cast) Material is compatible and uniform with 20018 lifters (55-60 RC) Tough enough to stand up to […]
Engine Bearings / Thrust & Oversize Explained
T1 / T3 Crankshaft Main Bearing Set Aircooled VW Engine Performance Internals and Bearing Sets Limebug now offers oversize bearings along side out normal range. Explanation of the theory and most suitable bearing for your application below, be sure to select the correct bearing combination using our details section and tech centre. How to measure […]
Oil Pump Guides
1300cc and earlier (6mm studs) VWC-311-115-107-KBR – 25-36HP 12-1300CC OIL PUMP – FOR ALL BEETLE STYLE ENGINES WITH 6MM OIL PUMP STUDS 1500cc and earlier (6mm studs + 10mm inlet) VWC-311-115-107-KHD – HEAVY DUTY OIL PUMP 26MM GEARS 6MM HOLES – FITS 25-36-40HP 12-1500CC – BEETLE/GHIA/BUS/T-3 61-67 – (WITH 10MM INLET OIL GALLEY) 1500cc (8mm […]
Engine Original CC’s and Years
Engine Numbers, 1200-1600cc Engine Size Engine Code Single or Twin Port Year Power (BHP) 1200 D Single Port 8/65> 34 1300 F Single Port 8/65-7/70 40 1300 AB Twin Port 8/70-7/73 40 1300 AR Twin Port 8/73-7/75 44 1500 H Single Port 8/65-7/70 47 1600 AD Twin Port 8/70/7/73 50 1600 AE Twin Port 8/70-7/71 […]
Engine Displacement and Bore Size Guide
How to calculate Engine CC Formula – Bore (mm) X Bore (mm) X Stroke (mm) X 3.1416″ = Engine cc Example – 90.5 X 90.5 X 69mm X 3.1416 = 1775cc (to get the Volume of 1 cylinder in CC divide by 4) Example – 1775 ÷ 4 = 443.75 Bore Stroke – Engine Displacement […]
Engine Deck Height Calculation
How to calculate Deck Height in CC’s the inch system Forumla – Bore (in.) X Bore (in.m) X Stroke (in.) X 12.87 = Deck in CC Example – 90.5mm = 3.563″ X 3.563″ X .060″ X 12.87 = 9.80cc 1mm = .03937 or the Mm system Forumla – Bore (mm) X Bore (mm) X Deck […]
Engine Compression Ratio Calculation
How to calculate Compression Ratio Forumla – Head cc = Deck cc = 1 cylinder volume Head cc + Deck cc Example – 69mm X 90.5mm engine size = 1775 ÷ 4 = 443.75cc .060″ Deck = 9.80cc Head = _____50.00cc 503.55cc Compression Ratio Chart 1300, 1500, 1600cc Type I, […]
Engine Torque Recommendations
Engine Torque Recommendations Crankcase nuts Crankcase 12mm nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 ft/lbs Crankcase 8mm nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ft/lbs Cylinder […]
Engine Code Reference Table
Type 1 (T1) & Type 2 (T2) Engine Codes: Code Size in CC Model From BHP B 1600 T2 8/67-7/70 47 D 1200 T2 5/59- 34 @ 3800 RPM D 1200 T1 8/65- 34 E 1300 T1 8/65-7/70 37 F 1300 T1 8/65-7/70 40 H 1500 T2 8/65-7/68 44 H 1500 T1 8/65-7/70 44 […]
Solex Carb Tuning Workshop
Area 1 – Fuel System 1. Please make sure that the Fuel Pump is in good working order. 2. Install a new inline Fuel Filter to prevent dirt and grit for contaminating the fuel circuits of the carburettor. The tiniest amounts of “grit” can cause blockages in the fuel circuit in the carburetor (new or […]
Full Flow Aircooled VW Motor / Engine Explained
The primary benefits of full flowing the oil cooling /filtration system is increased cooling efficiency, reduced operation temperature fluctuation. Optional electric thermostat operated fan / and or bypass cooling, modern particulate filtration in both wet and dry sump options, running increased pump gear size (higher oil pressure) 30mm gear. For details on components to achieve […]
Serpentine Pulley Belt Systems, Why?
Aircooled VW Serpentine Systems Explained and the why Why Serpentine not Stock V Belt? A common question we hear, the big reason is cooling and charging. Sounds strange to link a belt to do both those things but here is how. A stock V-belt drive uses a number of shims to maintain the tension […]