I got a long block!
 

I was finally able to build my long block! This is the result of four days, around twelve hours a-day!

Big thanks go out to Jake Raby, and the rest of the RAT team for letting me build it at his shop. Please do not call or e-mail about building your motor there. This was a one off deal for projects I helped him with over the past few years.

This motor is based on a GE case with some mods to use 914 items in it. It has 105.7mm "Nickies" with JE pistons, 84mm crank, chevy 2inch 5.5 h-beam rods, RAT 9225 cam (comparable to a web 86c), ARP case thru bolts, ARP head studs, LE 200 (highly modified) cylinder heads, and a Kennedy Engineering 914 flywheel machined to use a 228mm disc with 915 spline hub & stage 2 P/P . It has taken longer than expected to get to this point, but I'm very happy. I will go back and do the break in and dyno runs after the first of the year. I need to build my header first. This has given me motivation to work on my car again!

Here's a few pix for the engine porn type!

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time to get it in the car and stop drivin everyone's stuff. you going to winterjam? or better yet greensboro?

This is a big step in the right direction to be behind the wheel of my OWN VW :lmao:

Winterjam time might be around my dyno time, but that's a show I would like to have MY OWN ride at anyway. Never been to the Greensboro event. Thats inside right? Might go to "the farm" this year. Thats always been a fav of mine since the IVWA days.

that is really nice.

Looks GREAT!

With such a large cc-d engine, why did you not use the LE220's?
A 86c seems almost very (too?) mild for such a beast.

Tnx for the nice pictures!
Walter

They are like the LE 220's, thats why I said "highly modified".
It was going to be a "full roller" motor, but the 1.4 rockers are failing. So, the roller cam was scrapped for a flat tappet. The 84mm stroke is the reason for the 86c. The #2 and #4 exhaust lobe is close even with clearancing the rod cap. I would like my valve job to last for some time. If the rockers are worked out... it will go "full roller".:D

sweet as a nut well done

That's a hefty lump if I ever saw one, and it's about time you got it! Can't wait to hear this puppy fire up :D

Looks great$$$$!
Must post dyno run video.

I need that dipstick tube. Where did you get it?

Nice to see that long block on your stand. It has been a long road. I hope the remaining portion goes quickly and you are on the road soon.

Its a fix for 914/universal dip stick tubes that are bad, or conversion in my case (no pun intended :lmao:) Something Jake came up with. It's not easy to do. Mine was even harder due to case not having one in the first place. There's several steps/tools involved to do it right. Its his deal... you would have to ask him. Sorry man.

Thanks man... it has been awhile, but I'm VERY happy so far! Now for it to be on the road will take some time. I'm still frustrated with my after market front fire wall. Looks like one will have to be fabbed for me to be happy. Dyno time will be in February :woohoo:. EFI system TBD... still looks like electromotive at the moment.

I have the same dipstick and tube. Its an aftermarket small block chevy one. The tube needs curving around, and then the case drilling to accept the larger diameter tube compared to the stock one.

Cheers
Paul

OK, its not recent work, but I forgot to include this bit. I made a sump extension ("Tuna can") for better oil pick up in the twisties. They sell something like this, but more fun for me to make it! I know the bolt head is BIG, but I will remember not to over torque it. ;)

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Nice work.

Indeed it is. Did you need to remachine after welding for flatness?

No, it stayed flat...remember part of my day job is welding ;) I did check it though. All parts were turned on the lathe for tight fit before welding.

Yeah, I obviously missed that part about you :-)
You have a great day job for such a hobby!

cracking work :) have you managed to put any more time into the beetle?

No, my neighborhood is just getting back to normal after the F4 tornado rearranged it at the end of April. My shop has been a storage area for house hold items. Should get back on it in October :)

NoH20 and i often say wrench could weld the crack of dawn.btw wrench you wanna make some money the easy way off one of those tuna cans?

Let me see if I have a spare sump plate ;)

Very nice :) What hp estimate, 250hp? I will build similar type big N/A engine at the future, it T1 based 2789cc engine with JPM MS230 heads, already coming flanged 86 crank , strong TF-1 throughbolt case and 101,6mm nickies :)


Its funny today, if you say to some people that you have +2,7 litre +220hp engine, they sometimes start to think immediately that you must have powerful porsche engine...No, its "just" based to a VW engine...they wont always believe it :D

Should be close to 250hp...more interested in torque though...that should be 250 :D Have not had time to do much with it lately though. Trying to get some time soon.