[T3] 1971 Squareback F.I. Auto; new engine coming

[KENNETH ROGERS]

Stet,

You are going to have a lot of issues to deal with.  Money, time, lots of down time, research, and lots of frustration.

I have 71 automatic Squareback with 475,000 miles on it.  It shifts perfect.  The trans has never been rebuilt. only serviced.  A 1640 cc now, on it's 4th motor. Even now, I have issues with that FI motor. All that you want to do is in my opinion is pipe dream. Sorry to be blunt. It is going to be trouble, trouble, and more trouble.  Why would want to degrade the original design of the car?  I tell you, keep her simple and true, and she will be a second true love to you.

Hey, I'll could sell you my 65 Porsche 356c, but that will cost you really big bucks if you that's want you want is speed and handling. Keep her nice and enjoy the ac. That's cool.  People will always give you the hi fives, and the fives you will save will be in your wallet to spend cruising and enjoy life with your chick into the sunset.

Please don't try to be different. You already are having a VW Tpye 3.  Not that there is any thing wrong with that. ENJOY!!!, and good luck. 


Kenny Rogers    

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stet Sanborn" <stet.sanborn at gmail.com>
To: type3 at vwtype3.org
Sent: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 1:54:44 PM
Subject: [T3] 1971 Squareback F.I. Auto; new engine coming

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Hey Everyone -

First off, thanks for years of great advice; I've been lurking for a long
time and many of your emails have answered questions I didn't even knew I
had.

I'm starting the planning process for an engine replacement on my 1971
Squareback.  I'm planning to retain by fuel injection, as its been trouble
free for me for the last 9 years, and I used to work for Bosch, so I have a
sentimental attachment to it.  I'm likely going to purchase a longblock
from ACN, mostly to save time off from work.  Here are my questions, before
I dive too deep:

1) I've got the factory 3-speed auto.  The car has just over 100,000 miles
on it; if I'm doing an engine swap, should I also find a shop to do an
overhaul on the transmission?  I haven't noticed any problems (other than I
need to adjust my kickdown switch).  But; given age, etc... is it best done
now while I've got the engine already coming out? They seem to be a pretty
robust build.

2) I'm trying to decide between a stock 1600, or ACN's 1800cc
mini-stroker.  Any trouble with a larger displacement and the Automatic
transmission?  A few folks on Samba have indicated they've done the 1800cc
with stock F.I; but I wanted to run in by the experts.  I wouldn't mind a
bit of extra power, but not at the expense of other parts of the car.

3) The car also has the dealer installed A/C unit, although I'm pretty sure
the compressor was leaking, so I disconnected it years ago and plugged the
holes into the fan housing.  Have their been any new products out there for
replacement compressors (more efficient, less drag, etc) that anyone has
seen?  I'm tempted just to pull it out completely, but might give it
another shot at life.

Cheers,
Stet
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