What type case is best?

jmillheiser · Post by **jmillheiser** » Thu Feb 07, 2002 12:20 am

the AL case should be much stronger than the stock mag case (BTW stock T1 case is actually an alloy of mag and aluminum called elektron)

frogydog · Post by **frogydog** » Fri Feb 08, 2002 7:59 am

Hi, I want to build a 2332 turbo and was wanting thoughts on what is the best case to start with. AS21, AS41 or the Mexican cases?

Thanks
Dave

flying tomato · Post by **flying tomato** » Fri Feb 08, 2002 8:08 am

This would be my choice.
CB performance will be selling these too.

This is from Dean Kristen/Hot VWs editor
posted this morning on the CLF.

NEW ALUMINUM TYPE 1 CASE

Well, I saw one, I touched it, and it (they) do exists. Looks like a winner to me. Plan to see these babies about late Spring early Summer. Should change the way we build hi-po (Type 1) VW engines from now on. All the Type 1 mounts/specs, +15-lbs. over stock (mag) case, extra material here and there, 8mm inserts, and the price will be right ($499 or less). Two versions will come out about the same time.

frogydog · Post by **frogydog** » Fri Feb 08, 2002 8:13 am

Thanks I will keep my eye out for this case. Do you know where I can ead about them now?

Dave

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by flying tomato:
This would be my choice.
CB performance will be selling these too.

This is from Dean Kristen/Hot VWs editor
posted this morning on the CLF.

NEW ALUMINUM TYPE 1 CASE

Well, I saw one, I touched it, and it (they) do exists. Looks like a winner to me. Plan to see these babies about late Spring early Summer. Should change the way we build hi-po (Type 1) VW engines from now on. All the Type 1 mounts/specs, +15-lbs. over stock (mag) case, extra material here and there, 8mm inserts, and the price will be right ($499 or less). Two versions will come out about the same time.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

flying tomato · Post by **flying tomato** » Fri Feb 08, 2002 8:24 am

Here's a link to the Cal Look Forum http://cal-look.com
Scroll down several to find Dean's post. You might contact CB Performance for more info too.

[This message has been edited by flying tomato (edited 02-08-2002).]

James2 · Post by **James2** » Fri Feb 08, 2002 10:44 am

Al Lou Many mon

Empified · Post by **Empified** » Sun Feb 10, 2002 12:56 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by flying tomato:
This would be my choice.
CB performance will be selling these too.

This is from Dean Kristen/Hot VWs editor
posted this morning on the CLF.

NEW ALUMINUM TYPE 1 CASE

Well, I saw one, I touched it, and it (they) do exists. Looks like a winner to me. Plan to see these babies about late Spring early Summer. Should change the way we build hi-po (Type 1) VW engines from now on. All the Type 1 mounts/specs, +15-lbs. over stock (mag) case, extra material here and there, 8mm inserts, and the price will be right ($499 or less). Two versions will come out about the same time.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yes, The CASE is here and being tested. It will become available sometime this
Spring or Summer. We are going to try to keep the price under 500.00 retail. It
will be preclearanced and number 3 web is solid. They will come in all bore
sizes. Watch for a story in one of the VW MAGS soon!
----- Original Message -----

From: rick@cbperformance (President)
YEAH BABY!!!! Empified...........

Derrick from NC · Post by **Derrick from NC** » Sun Feb 10, 2002 9:49 am

Anyone interested in a new RIMCO prepped supercase.
It's been:
* clearanced for an 84mm
* opened for 94's
* welded behind #3
* shuffled pinned
* tapped for fullflow
* tapped just below distributor for
dedicated turbocharger oiling
* 10mm case savers

It may be 4-sell once I've gotten a look at one of these new aluminum babies.
A question for Empified.
* Will an 84mm drop right in...excluding cam
clearancing of course?
* Any plans for a spread bore version for
possible larger than 94mm p/c.

Looking forward to it!

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Empified:
 Yes, The CASE is here and being tested. It will become available sometime this
Spring or Summer. We are going to try to keep the price under 500.00 retail. It
will be preclearanced and number 3 web is solid. They will come in all bore
sizes. Watch for a story in one of the VW MAGS soon!
----- Original Message -----

From: rick@cbperformance (President)
YEAH BABY!!!! Empified...........
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

frogydog · Post by **frogydog** » Sun Feb 10, 2002 3:04 pm

Thanks for the replay, what did your case cost? I sounds like a good one. Have you been able to find anything on the new aluminum to read or looks at is specs?

Dave

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Derrick from NC:
Anyone interested in a new RIMCO prepped supercase.
It's been:
* clearanced for an 84mm
* opened for 94's
* welded behind #3
* shuffled pinned
* tapped for fullflow
* tapped just below distributor for
dedicated turbocharger oiling
* 10mm case savers

It may be 4-sell once I've gotten a look at one of these new aluminum babies.
A question for Empified.
* Will an 84mm drop right in...excluding cam
clearancing of course?
* Any plans for a spread bore version for
possible larger than 94mm p/c.

Looking forward to it!

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Empified · Post by **Empified** » Sun Feb 10, 2002 11:47 pm

Derrik from NC,
Ask Rick at CB performance any more particulars about the case and make sure to share the info with the rest of us as we're totally stoked about this case. I've got my $$$$'s in hand waiting for the go.Empified......

[email protected]

Empified · Post by **Empified** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 10:26 am

More good info from Rick at CB performance in regards to the new aluminum case:

"The Case is clearanced for 84 stroke and is also drilled for Full Flow. The test
Engine is a 94X84 with 5.700 2.0" Chevy journal CB Super Race Rods."

Better get inline boys I've already got my $$$$'s for this bad boy. Empified.........

frogydog · Post by **frogydog** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 6:17 pm

Well now that is a good pice of info, it is the engine i want to build. So I know this is stating the obdious but the new aluminum case is stronger?? but wount it expand more and make the heads and suck at a diffrent rate of expanction? But it sounds good as most are excited about it. Will this case be strong enough to with stand top fuels? Dreaming i guess. Thanks for the info.

Dave

Derrick from NC · Post by **Derrick from NC** » Tue Feb 12, 2002 7:06 pm

Considering that the TypeIV & Porsche cases are aluminum I wouldn't think this would be an issue for the new aluminum typeI case.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by frogydog:
Well now that is a good pice of info, it is the engine i want to build. So I know this is stating the obdious but the new aluminum case is stronger?? but wount it expand more and make the heads and suck at a diffrent rate of expanction? But it sounds good as most are excited about it. Will this case be strong enough to with stand top fuels? Dreaming i guess. Thanks for the info.

Dave<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

frogydog · Post by **frogydog** » Wed Feb 13, 2002 4:03 am

I didn't know that about cases, so it all makes really good sence...

kool

Dave

frogydog · Post by **frogydog** » Wed Feb 13, 2002 4:34 am

On this case do you know if the cam has been moved so there is more room for larger stroke?

Thanks
Dave