UK Based Performance VW Engine Specialist (est 1983)

2110cc

Project 2110 – Part 4: Dynamic Balancing

Dynamically balancing the crankshaft assembly is an important part of any engine build. This article attempts to explain why. I’ll kick off with a little theory and then demonstrate by example, showing each step of the balancing process as applied to the crankshaft,
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Project 2110 – Part 3: Crankcase preparation

In Part 2 I explained my reasons and some of the theory behind the bore and stroke combination I’m using in Project 2110. In this instalment I’m going to cover the machine work required to physically accommodate an 82mm stroke crankshaft and big bore 90.5mm cylinders.
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Engine Displacement Chart

Project 2110 – Part 2: Bore & Stroke

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
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Project 2110 – Part 1: Introduction

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,
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Burnout Bus

More smiles per gallon

David Simpkin’s 15 window 1961 Deluxe VW bus was fitted with a JMR 2110cc engine in 2007. The original remit was to deliver an engine that emphasised torque and driveability over outright power, return reasonable fuel economy and be capable of running a sub 18 second ¼ mile
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