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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 9:43 am 
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hey guys,

im strongly considering selling my 1641 and going water cooled.....

but before i do i need to know how much room (front to back) i need to fit the engine in my frame......

its a little over 24 inches from my trasnmission mounting surface to to the rear bar on my buggy......

how much do i need??

thanks in advance


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:36 am 
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I don't know the dimensions but it will fit if a VW engine did, I seen to many swaps that didn't require extending the cage.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:32 pm 
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ok im just curious...

i dont know if the 1641 is gonna be enough power ......it runs so dang good tho.


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:40 pm 
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A 1641 will take you anywhere you want to go. The darn things don't make tons of power but you can't kill them. If you are new to the sport run the AC for a year and learn the ropes.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:57 pm 
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ok i will see how i like the 1641 on the hills.....

ive drove it a few times and it just doesnt seem like it will have the poer to turn the tires fast enough to do alot of climbing....but what do i know??? lol

im gonna have a local buggy builder that lives here in monticello (predator buggies) cut my v treads for me and see if that helps.


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 2:56 pm 
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it takes about the same amount of room as the bug engine with a header does. . You will be very happy with an ecotec.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 7:44 pm 
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it looks like 21" from the trans to the bolt in the crank.

My was also 22" to the rear cage. fits fine you can look at my swap. however When I pull it out I will be cutting out the rear of my buggy and making it where I can bolt it back on.

good luck and if you have the money to swap and can find parts I would start it NOW. If not start buying then swap it next winter.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 07, 2013 8:37 pm 
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Red Barron wrote:
I don't know the dimensions but it will fit if a VW engine did, I seen to many swaps that didn't require extending the cage.

right fits right in

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