so what is the pros and cons about new cases? are mexican cases as good as an old used german? what about the brazilian cases? or an aluminum non bubble top case? so many to choose from which is good better or best ? or is a linebored german case just as good ?? i have a std german case that appears to need a line bore would it be just as good as a new non german case

What size engine?

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i'll ask,if you was to build a 2276 or larger what is the best block route to go.i am also curious about this question.chad

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yea 2276

I just finished building a 2276 and I tried to use my existing case but ended up buying a new one from CB performance.

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im interested in this question also especially on the larger engines and about the aluminum vs stock vs bubble top case

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On larger strokers, Aluminum cases hands down.

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Come on ky boys whats all those big strokers stuffed in down there ?????

hahaha this might fall into one of those big secret conspiracys them boys got and it would be easier to pull teeth from a wigged out meth addicted wombat than get them to give up a secret. .chad

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which brand are good ive heard horror stories in the past about them leaking but that bow they are better but not sure which ones are best to use (cb,empi,etc...)?

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A vw is going to leak no matter what,but when i ran a aluminum case it seemed to leak even more.I prefer the mag. cases and have never had a new one.Every motor ive built has been a good used case,but if i had the extra money id buy a new mag. case,let history speak for itself,just my opinion though.

I like alum case my two have never leaked , my opinion buckmaster hows the one seater coming ? i have just begain on mine maybe ready this spring i hope

If your talikng about the Beeline,i sold it,but i got one even better and requires less work,plus i can haul a passenger.Basically just got to build the motor.Id probably buy a aluminum case if was to build a motor with a 88-90 stroke crank,but it would definatly be a CB bubble top case.Ive seen quite a few 2500's built with a mag. case though.If youe looking to buy one check Roy out on here,he has a brand new mag. case already clearenced up to a 90mm crank for $500,good deal.

roy sold that case i checked the other day

i here u on the lot of work . i will try to come to d&k this year maybe meat everybody . i:ll start posting picks of build nice to talk to you . be in touch on build.

Take your pick.
I've seen 2500s in stock small stud blocks.
And a 2276 in a bubble top.
High dollar case is better of course, but sometimes you gotta let your wallet decide.

o.k. larry what case is yours, gizmo,and bruces i'm just wondering cause i seen vids n gizmo's n bruces held to the floor and sounding good havent seen to many vids of you.IM SURE YOUR RUNS AWESOME and how often are these motor freshened up i know koko has a stock case with rimco work and from what i have seen been around awhile. sooo... personelly what would you recommened? come on let it go (LOL) and whats up with the 110 cam and 1.25 and 1.4 rockers?????

I run a 2276 stuffed into a regular aluminum case that i bought off of Roy... 110 cam + 1.25 rockers = best combo out there... Works from 1641 to as big as you want...

i totally agree especially in a woods buggy

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I built my 2276 this winter and i used a new empi bubble top case. It sure was nice not to have to clearance the block myself. I like the case so far, I have a small pushrod tube and rear main seal leak, but volkswagens don't leak oil they just mark their spot right?

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vavletrain set up is like any other...all depends on driver preference and how you drive.....

I've learned over time a vw is like a old harley if ya got the know how, they will never leave there...

Just some ol' beetle motors with drilled valves.

J/K mine is http://cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1230 (I think)

Buy the best you can afford. Most of time you get what you pay for, but a motor in this case wont make any more power than one built in a properly prepped stock case.

Bradley's opinion is same as mine as far as the cam n lifter choice. Too many variables to say there is one perfect choice. Gotta consider heads, weight, gearing, tire size, do you want more torque or more pull upstairs, driving style, what you gonna do with it, etc etc.

I use the CB race case with 10mm studs. Most are not touched till about 5 or 6 years some go 9+ years. (I think Gregs has been together for 12+ years) 110 and 1.5 rockers works great so do 110 and 1.3 each buggy is different. It has a lot of factors in what you use from weight of buggy to heads etc. Greg's is in a stock case, Charlies stock case. Many many more are in stock cases. They guy that built mine (Lewis) has been building motors for a long time and he just does not build it, every one is balanced and blue printed. Lewis is like the Godfather of vw motors.