1.7 cb engine in my 68 bug

68redbug · Post by **68redbug** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:59 pm

hi folks,long time viewer on here (used to post years ago but lost all of my info so i started all over).anyways i got a 1.7 CB (engine code) bus engine in a trade.apparently long block was rebuilt,it sat and got moisture in one cylinder and rusted it.i was planning on installing it into my 68 beetle doing the joe cali cooling conversion,maybe dual kadrons,modified heater boxes (want to keep heat in car) and a vintage speed muffler.would it worth to keep it a 1.7 or upgrade to 96mm pistons and make it a 1910?i dont plan on drag racing or anything.just want a nice reliable driver that i can cruise up the big hills here in central va and cruise highway all day long.bug has dropped spindles,disc brakes,bigger sway bar,type3 rear brakes,camber compensator.thanks

Clatter · Post by **Clatter** » Wed Jun 26, 2019 10:58 pm

I would vote for getting the fab work done and getting it going.
You can do whatever other mods after it runs and goes and you suss it.

That being said, if you have to buy P/C, might as well get the 96s..

68redbug · Post by **68redbug** » Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:37 am

well i guess i will see if he still has the cylinder (havent picked the engine up yet).here is pictures of the engine i am getting

Clatter · Post by **Clatter** » Tue Jul 02, 2019 7:18 am

Looks like you have plenty of cleanup/measuring work ahead of you..

Once you know what you have, then you can plot your strategy.

Just based on the pics, those P/C look save-able?

68redbug · Post by **68redbug** » Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:38 pm

i may save them but i will have to get one cylinder as the guy threw it away.should i leave the stock camshaft in it or upgrade to maybe a web camshaft?i hope to get the joe cali book soon and get some tin for the engine

68redbug · Post by **68redbug** » Wed Jul 17, 2019 10:42 am

also what about cb performance camshats (eagle)?

68redbug · Post by **68redbug** » Sun Aug 18, 2019 8:14 pm

also would it be a good idea to "shave" the pistons a little to raise the compression?i plan on a web 73 cam,heater boxes with either turbo thomas header or vintage speed muffler.have not decided on carbs yet

Clatter · Post by **Clatter** » Wed Aug 21, 2019 2:06 pm

I'd pick a TT WAY before a VST.

A real header with a collector is key.

VIPERGREEN76 · Post by **VIPERGREEN76** » Fri Aug 23, 2019 9:50 am

A wideband will work better with a 4 into one header. Vintage Speed mufflers, don't get along with wideband,from what I have read.

Ephry73 · Post by **Ephry73** » Wed Sep 11, 2019 7:17 pm

The 73 is a decent cam. Always loved the 1.7 with a nice cam and higher CR in a beetle.

Get a decent header and port Match your heads

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68redbug · Post by **68redbug** » Wed Jan 01, 2020 5:51 pm

ok guys since i dont want to make a new topic..i decided to keep it a 1700 but get some nos domed pistons like ray greenwood on thesamba used.would kadrons that are set up right be ok or should i really run dells/webers?

Clatter · Post by **Clatter** » Thu Jan 02, 2020 4:56 pm

Kadons would be fine on this setup if you need to save a few bucks and get a deal on a pair.
As long as you don't go too big on the cam, then they will idle on two cylinders like a Harley.

Last set I did up I had cost almost as much as a set of Empi Weber copies by the time I had them all dialed in.

Ephry73 · Post by **Ephry73** » Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:40 am

68redbug wrote:ok guys since i dont want to make a new topic..i decided to keep it a 1700 but get some nos domed pistons like ray greenwood on thesamba used.would kadrons that are set up right be ok or should i really run dells/webers?

As said above they will hold fine, but if you’re patient get yourself a pair of Dells or Weber 40s and Match the venturies and jetting.

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