1776?

rumblbug · Post by **rumblbug** » Fri Nov 24, 2000 9:32 am

When I bought my car, the guy said the engine was a 1776. Is there any way I can check this out? Are there any part numbers that I could check? I know that it is at least a 1600cc, and it is dual port. It also has a 34 PICT carb on it, and I don't know if that is what is used on a 1776.

Thanks,

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eric · Post by **eric** » Fri Nov 24, 2000 12:19 pm

a 1776 has 90.5mm jugs, and they usually pull around 100 horses, which is much more power than a stock 1600, weighing in at (most) a whopping 58 horses. as far as the carb, that is personal preference, but a 34-pict-3 probably doesnt breathe too well on anything bigger that a 1641.

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Eric
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Sharkey · Post by **Sharkey** » Thu Dec 07, 2000 12:57 pm

About the only way to tell is to remove either the upper or lower cylinder tin and get a good look at the cylinders. A 1776cc motor uses 90.5mm cylinders, which are 5mm larger in diameter than those used on a 1600cc motor. You'll need to refer to a stock cylinder for comparison, of course. You can also look for less space between the head studs and the outer area of the cylinders.

steve stromberg · Post by **steve stromberg** » Thu Dec 07, 2000 3:22 pm

Drag race your buddy in his stocker if you beat him badly its a 1776.Steve

mikeb@snowboard.com · Post by **mikeb@snowboard.com** » Fri Dec 08, 2000 6:50 am

I like the way that you think Steve. With a 34 pict and no other outwardly visible changes you'd be pretty hard pressed to get 100 horses out of a 1776, (any 1776 without extensive headwork).

steve stromberg · Post by **steve stromberg** » Fri Dec 08, 2000 8:13 am

My "Double Nickle" 1955cc WBX crankshaft 90.5 by76.8 Type 1, puts out over 100hp thur a single 32 Pic with 28 venturi.Steve www.914underground.com

mikeb@snowboard.com · Post by **mikeb@snowboard.com** » Fri Dec 08, 2000 1:04 pm

Yes, but with what sort of head work?

steve stromberg · Post by **steve stromberg** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 12:12 pm

The heads are stock 040 castings with Stock size Teves Valves.Dual ramp cam, dual springs,The type2-74 1800 exhausht fliped over exits on the driver side.Steve

Corey Q · Post by **Corey Q** » Tue Dec 19, 2000 2:14 pm

Hey syeve,I`m curious why you chose that carb.
Corey Q.

steve stromberg · Post by **steve stromberg** » Wed Dec 20, 2000 5:02 pm

I had a box of them leftover from when I had BMW 700cs's.Steve

Callook72 · Post by **Callook72** » Wed Dec 20, 2000 8:36 pm

A 34PICT-3 carb would be ok on a 1776, as long as the main had been swapped/drilled for something bigger( like 1.35MM). Another way to tell that it is a 1776, the top of the piston will say 90.47, blah, blah, blah.....(somthing of that nature) just pull of a head and check it out!!