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> "Weston Weems" > wrote in message
> news:2005030709481215227%wweemsNOSPAM@gmailNOSPAMc om...
> > Hello gents... let me first start off by saying I am new to the vw
> > aircooled world, but no stranger to automotive performance in the least.
> >
> >
> > I've recently come across a 72 superbeetle, and am interested in getting a
> > decent amount of power out of it.
> >
> > My question is this... whats the biggest jugs/pistons I can use on the
> > stock cases? I was told 1835 by one person and somone else was saying 1640
> > or something.
> >
> > In addition to the bigger pistons/jugs/crank and cam, I was going to go
> > with something like a T04 turbo etc.
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone could give any advice at all as far as trying to
> > not have to have the cases machined out (or buy new cases).
> >
> > And if 1640 or 1835 are the correct sizes, you think I could hit a
> > reliable 130hp or so, given I had some nice high perf heads and cam?
> >
> >
> > Thank you guys for all the advice, I really appreciate the help in
> > advance, been kinda hard getting answers.
> >
> > Weston
>
> http://lowbugget.com/1600t.html



Hear hear

Damn, how could I forget. Give lowbugget a call, they know just about
all there is to know about 1600 turbo.


Jan