Tech Talk

As outlined previously in Part 1 of this series, the aim of Project 2110 is to design and build an engine that delivers strong torque across a wide rpm range. Before discussing the pros and cons of various bore and stroke options, a quick discussion on TORQUE and how it relates Read More

The first in a series of articles covering the theory and practice of building a high performance Type 1 2110cc engine. The engine will be fitted to a split screen bus and is being designed to deliver a good combination of power, torque, driveability and most importantly, Read More

  The latest article added to the Tech Talk page is entitled Flat Cams and Pitted Lifters (part 1). Discussing the reasons behind the huge number of cam and lifter failures experienced by performance VW engine builders over the past 10 years and how to prevent it happening Read More

Tech Talk #9 explains what a multi-angle valve job consists of and why it’s one of the most cost effective methods of improving your engine’s performance. Graphs of before and after flow tests illustrate the gains, plus a brief explanation of why there’s also an Read More

I’ve added another three topics to the Tech Talk page. Tech Talk #8  studies the effect changing rocker arm ratio has on duration. Plus how the average cam card doesn’t provide sufficient detail to accurately compare cams from one manufacturer to another brand’s Read More

I’ve added the first five posts to the Tech Talk section of the site. This area features discussions on various topics related to the building of performance VW engines. This first set of five are from a selection of posts I’ve contributed to the Cal-Look Lounge Read More