does anybody know if the 1835 is a reliable engine

HOW HEAVYIS YOUR RIGHT FOOT!

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i dont know 15 pounds

I have an 1835 it has been fairly reliable but I want to upgrade for more power.

Check the attached post for some good info...

http://www.woodsbuggy.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4464

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i think a 2180 or something around it is the best mine has been built for a long time i think 1992 and u get good power out of one to

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i mnot that exspereenced so im lookin for somethin small but bigger then wut i got

Displacement has less to do with reliability than using quality parts and an experienced machinist and engine builder.
I've seen a 2500 last well over ten years and still run strong (on a woodsbuggy) and 1600's that lock up on the test drive.

I think Jesse is right that a small stroker can be built w/o a huge budget, be fairly powerful, and very reliable if built right.

If your 1835 is running good and not giving you problems, you'd probably be better off to get your chassis, suspension, and skills dialed in before you worry about the expense of a new motor. With the right buggy (gearing, weight, suspension, tires, steering brakes that work well) a strong 1835 will get you a lot of places, especially for a first buggy.

A very knowledgeable guy told me a good rule of thumb for aircooled VW:
1)powerful
2)cheap
3)reliable
You can have any two, but all three is not possible.

Aint that right , Gary ??

Larry

At the risk of repeating other posts, a reliable engine requires:
-new parts
-straight parts
-clean parts
-balanced parts
-parts that are in-tolerance dimensionally
-properly torqued parts
-properly broken-in parts
-proper timing
-proper octane for your compression
-carbs with the correct mixture(stoc'd)
-stay under 6000 r.p.m.
-keep the engine properly cooled (no power pulley and use stock underside tins)
-don't drive through water
-don't lend your buggy to anyone
-clean the mouse nests out in the springtime

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Pretty damn close Larry.........

Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?

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i need something that anit gonna one out of power on a long hill like mine has benn ive got an 1600 and ones out of power

You mean runs out of power?

What transmission do you have?
That makes a big difference.
A well tuned, not worn out 1835 on a 3 rib with shorter tires should do fairly well.

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I have been quiet long enough


chevy 3.1 v6 hands down

if you really want to get crazy

turbo that sucker

I was wondering how long you could stand it........You lasted longer than I thought you would..........

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Darlene

What about the 2.4 Quad 4. These are pretty peppy.. and I would guess a turbo would really make it haul.

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stock 1600 dual port wood be the best in rellability if you went with full flow oiling cuz it dont have enough power to tear itself up

now they get million miles on those cat deisels

Be more narrow in the questions?