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Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: volks14wagen on October 25, 2007, 10:07:37 AM: I am lookin to build a 2L and was wondering who the best people would be to build one? I am out in alberta and nobody builds anything special out here. Thanks
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: red snapper on October 25, 2007, 10:37:37 AM: A couple of people come to mind. Darren Krewenchuck (K-roc) does nice work, as well as Gary (GMB) Massin-Ball. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend either of them. Good luck.
You can find both of them on the Air speed forum.
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: egspot on October 25, 2007, 02:00:31 PM: Quote
A couple of people come to mind. Darren Krewenchuck (K-roc) does nice work, as well as Gary (GMB) Massin-Ball. Wouldnt hesitate to recommend either of them. Good luck.
You can find both of them on the Air speed forum.
Not a DVKK but see this:

http://www.airspeedparts.com/community-for...2428&hl=special (http://www.airspeedparts.com/community-forum/index.php?act=ST&f=24&t=12428&hl=special)
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: Bullyboy on October 25, 2007, 03:34:52 PM: There are lots of us building our own 2Ltrs in alberta if you would like help.
we are working on our 2nd 2110cc power plant for the wifes 73 super this winter.

otherwise Darren is a good choice for a canadian builder.
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: neil68 on October 27, 2007, 10:40:29 AM: I'm also in Alberta (Calgary) and have run several larger engines over the last 30 years. Currently I run a 2017 cc in my '68 Beetle, which is very reliable for both street and strip driving. Check out
http://www.clubveedub.com/forums/ (http://www.clubveedub.com/forums/) (for local info) and
http://www.concept1.ca/AIR%20COOLED%20FOLD...0Parts%20PG.htm (http://www.concept1.ca/AIR%20COOLED%20FOLDER/Air%20Parts%20PG.htm) (for parts and assistance) :)
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: kaferman62 on October 27, 2007, 10:58:25 AM: Westside automotive in Edmonton does good work. Dustin V. in Lethbridge has a killer 2276, but I believe he did most of the work himself. Concept 1 has built some amazing stuff. And the 2110 that bullyboy built is one hell of a screamer!

There are some damn fast Bugs in this province.
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: egspot on October 27, 2007, 11:04:10 AM: Quote
I'm also in Alberta (Calgary) and have run several larger engines over the last 30 years. Currently I run a 2017 cc in my '68 Beetle, which is very reliable for both street and strip driving. Check out
http://www.clubveedub.com/forums/ (http://www.clubveedub.com/forums/) (for local info) and
http://www.concept1.ca/AIR%20COOLED%20FOLD...0Parts%20PG.htm (http://www.concept1.ca/AIR%20COOLED%20FOLDER/Air%20Parts%20PG.htm) (for parts and assistance) :)

Nice ....

Thanks for the links.
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: Bullyboy on October 29, 2007, 06:21:49 PM: Quote
Dustin V. in Lethbridge has a killer 2276, but I believe he did most of the work himself.

Actually that was K-Roc build originally :D
Since then they have been thru it a few times. And the next mod for them is the CB Performance turbo this winter.
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: volks14wagen on November 13, 2007, 03:50:36 PM: So where are the majority of these guys at buildin these engines in Alberta i would love to build it my self but just need a little guidance on what parts are going to match up the best,and am i really going to save that much by doing so or would i be better off gettin Darren to build one. How would i go about gettin ahold of him anyways....thanks for all the help everyone
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: egspot on November 13, 2007, 06:42:46 PM: Not a DVKK .

You can take a shot at it and post pictures and question on the following:

http://www.airspeedparts.com/community-for....php?act=SF&f=3 (http://www.airspeedparts.com/community-forum/index.php?act=SF&f=3)

or You can find Darren on the members list and send him a pm.
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: neil68 on November 13, 2007, 10:05:01 PM: Quote
So where are the majority of these guys at buildin these engines in Alberta i would love to build it my self but just need a little guidance on what parts are going to match up the best,and am i really going to save that much by doing so or would i be better off gettin Darren to build one. How would i go about gettin ahold of him anyways....thanks for all the help everyone
Where in Alberta do you live? There are a bunch of 2.3-litre engines being built in Calgary this winter...many will have K-Roc heads on them...including mine :) Most will be 2276, 2332 and even a 2442 cc turn-key, rumour has it.

It's your decision as to whether you are more comfortable purchasing a fully-built engine or building it yourself...it's sounds like you are leaning towards the first option.

Either way, since the Canadian dollar exchange is so favourable these days (most aftermarket parts come from the USA) it's a good time to build...
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: Bullyboy on November 15, 2007, 04:50:34 PM: I'm building another 2110cc right now for the wifes 73' super
We're in Lethbridge
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: amishrabbi on November 15, 2007, 06:29:36 PM: got my 2017 for sale, was in my DD and was awesome
Title: Building A Reliable Daily Driven 2l
Post by: westcoast-paul on January 28, 2008, 03:03:42 PM: T4 2L bolts right in. you'll need a 210/215mm flywheel, and some sort of upright cooling conversion.