1.7 T-4 in manx

[email protected] · Post by **[email protected]** » Fri Aug 11, 2000 8:07 pm

Hi, I have a 1.7 (with 900 miles after a rebuild) that I got from a friend. I am building a manx type dune buggy. What I'd like is suggestions for simple and cheap power upgrades, its a W series motor so the comp is 8.2:1 and there is a guy in San Diego who will split the case and put a cam in it for about $200. I'd like 90 to 110 hp and an easy driver. Any suggestions about cams, carbs, headers, etc would be appreciated. If you have parts to sell my email is [email protected] Thanks rl

kokanee · Post by **kokanee** » Sun Aug 13, 2000 10:03 pm

If you have a 1.7 out of a 914, be sure to change the flywheel to that of a bus, w/ a 1.7, you could get a dual carb setup out of a 72-73 bus, weber ICT, etc. If you plan to increase displacement I would go with weber IDF, I've been happy with mine. 050 dist. (a matter of preference over the 009)

I'm still seaching for a cost effective exhaust system that will give me some ground clearance, without buying the upright kit (delaying the inevitable).

Tom's page: typ IV secrets revealed has been an excellent resource for my Type 4 questions. To get there click on the tunacan productions link at the bottom of the message board, then on T4 secrets.

Good Luck,

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'64 Manx 2.0L

tuna · Post by **tuna** » Mon Aug 14, 2000 9:42 am

Thanks for the plug Kokanee. I'd suggest that you get started with my Technical Articles at this address: http://www.tunacan.net/t4/tech/
They cover most of the things you'll need to know to get started with mating the Type 4 to your Manx.
Tuna

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