How can I tell what engine I have?

[Kenneth S]

By saying "don't sell it short" I really mean "don't under estimate how good it will still run with a little less compression than a non-turbo motor will". I couldn't really notice a difference between the two driving one right after the other.

 

[itlives]

Yeah, I got that out of it. I'm just bad about expressing my excitement on having a
'real" engine in my VW!

 

[John Smith]

another option

Yeah, I got that out of it. I'm just bad about expressing my excitement on having a
'real" engine in my VW!

..... for someone with a turbo block and pistons...I've often wondered what it would be like to adapt a side-draft Carb from a turbo'ed Corvair onto the intake of the intake side of a Garret t3. You would have a unique combo for sure...a "draw-thru" 5-7 lbs of boost....just enuf ...

or..better yet, mount the Carter YH side-draft directly to the intake crossover.(an easy natural bolt on)..and use the turbo to "blow-thru"..(or not..).. (and use the former fuel injection nozzles for...nitrous, water etc)..or not

I know, I know...hope your project goes well....

 

[itlives]

I'd better keep it simple, John.
I've been the dual carburetor route before and it was ok but I didn't like having to fiddle with it every time the seasons changed. I don't know anything about turbos!
I got my new .030 pistons in today. It wasn't even 24 hours and they beat me to work!
Machine shop said probably Tuesday the block will be ready.

 

[Jfive]

What does the engine sticker on the radiator support say. I have a 84 and many told me it was a 2.0, but the sticker says 2.3.

 

[itlives]

What does the engine sticker on the radiator support say. I have a 84 and many told me it was a 2.0, but the sticker says 2.3.

Radiator support?
I have a VW No radiator.
Bought the engine from some yahoo off Craigslist.

 

[upnsmoke]

Radiator support?
I have a VW No radiator.
Bought the engine from some yahoo off Craigslist.

That is probably not the last time you will have to explain that.

 

[upnsmoke]

..... for someone with a turbo block and pistons...I've often wondered what it would be like to adapt a side-draft Carb from a turbo'ed Corvair onto the intake of the intake side of a Garret t3. You would have a unique combo for sure...a "draw-thru" 5-7 lbs of boost....just enuf ...

or..better yet, mount the Carter YH side-draft directly to the intake crossover.(an easy natural bolt on)..and use the turbo to "blow-thru"..(or not..).. (and use the former fuel injection nozzles for...nitrous, water etc)..or not

I know, I know...hope your project goes well....

I did a little reading about Corvairs after you posted this. The draw thru carburetor/ turbo setup has always appealed to me, but I never realized that Chevy did it. I'll have to read into it some more.

 

[4b316]

Really ought to sell that turbo motor and start another one.You should be able to get a buck for the block and pistons and such are already assembled.I agree,probably ought not to distrub the seating and such.but if you can't wait,you can't wait

 

[itlives]

Really ought to sell that turbo motor and start another one.You should be able to get a buck for the block and pistons and such are already assembled.I agree,probably ought not to distrub the seating and such.but if you can't wait,you can't wait

Too late for that. The block needed boring to .030 anyway. It should be ready Tuesday.
The pistons are for sale.

 

[John Smith]

about the side-draft

I did a little reading about Corvairs after you posted this. The draw thru carburetor/ turbo setup has always appealed to me, but I never realized that Chevy did it. I'll have to read into it some more.

I guess The Early Corvette six may have used a YH side-draft?...I haven't thought much about all that for years. I guess oneof the most read-about turbo'ed Corvairs is actually running a "blow-thru" setup quite successfully. (dual carbs)..since all Corvairs were points ignition, there is actually quite a bit of electronic upgrades they implement to help with detonation, and timing etc..they have always had a loyal following of "true believers" about the Corvair motor..

I STILL like the way they sound...and a very easy rebuildable motor....and the neat thing...NO WATER ISSUES>>>>EVER

(someone otta hang a late Corvair transaxle neath the back of a B2//and slam it...there's plenty of room...) and a ready 150-200 HP NATURALLY ASPIRATED...

 

[itlives]

Funny this thread took a sharp right turn to Corvairs. I actually had a Crown Corvair adapter for this conversion I'm doing. My friends talked me out of it and here I am in 2.3Land!
I dunno, something about IF you break down in a little Arkansas town, chances of finding a part for the Ford being WAY better than the Corvair

 

[Jfive]

My bad, didn't read the beginning. Casting numbers are the best then. They won't be the same like some engines. The head numbers are on turboford, I believe. Bo port did a list on there somewhere. Sorry but not a member, just remember reading it in a link.

 

[itlives]

No problem jfive

We's just having a little fun!

 

[itlives]

So, I started putting my engine together today. I didn't get far. You can see in the picture the bearing doesn't match the cap. I'll have to bring them down to the machine shop Monday.
EDIT- the pic isn't very good but the cap has a notch on the side and the bearing tab for the notch is in the middle.