Author Topic: 92mm Cylinders On A Daily Driver? (Read 3669 times)

thumper911 · « **on:** October 26, 2007, 02:39:00 PM »

How reliable would 92mm cylinders be on a daily driver? Would they run a lot hotter or be more prone to cracking? Anyone here driving on 92mm cylinders? I found what I think to be a pretty good deal on a 2180cc engine but am wondering how this engine would perform during the hot summer months as a daily driver. Any comments?? Thanks B)

egspot · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2007, 03:10:43 PM »

Not a DVKK member.

I drove my 68 with a wild 1835cc for the end of Fall and begining of Summer. It had and agressive cam but ran well. I would think that whether it run hot or not would depend on the building specs i.e compresion, exhaust, heads/valves, etc. even if the cylinders are thiner than 90.5s. Do you know who built it?

Bruce · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2007, 03:32:25 PM »

If the price is that good, buy it and run it. Then if it doesn't last, pull the P&Cs off and slip in some 90.5s.

thumper911 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2007, 03:56:29 PM »

Yeah thats what I'm figuring right now.
I know I'll probably get some flak for the engine manufacturer, but its a GEX 2180, still brand new, never installed, and complete turnkey w/ chrome Empi offroad exhaust (which I'll be selling if anyone wants dibs) for $2600. I'm thinking if I can get at least a few km's out of it, then I can save up for something more along the lines of what I would like to build, aka: that beautfiul kit that Matt is selling that I can't justify buying right now.

I've heard varying stories regarding the 92mm cylinders but hopefully they would hold up for at least a few summers of driving. Thanks for the input. Any more??

Trevor P · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2007, 04:36:52 PM »

I've run my 1835 for years without any problems. Nothing too wild just a good reliable driver.

Matt · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2007, 05:48:08 PM »

I'm not pushing my shit on ya here dude, but GEX?? you get what you pay for and when that motor blows faster than a cheap hooker that \"kit\" I have may not be available still.

Buy quality and cry once.

red snapper · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2007, 09:28:03 PM »

Not DVKK but I have to agree with Matt. Do a search on the Samba forums about GEX and see what they say about the company. Good luck.

egspot · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2007, 10:53:05 PM »

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Not DVKK but I have to agree with Matt. Do a search on the Samba forums about GEX and see what they say about the company. Good luck.

That does make a lot of sence.
Look for feedback.

If you buy a part worth 300.00 from out of the Province and you have bad luck with it, You get over.

If you put out 2-3Ks on and engine look at a local guy (evevn if you have to wait 6 more month to raise extra $$$.)

thumper911 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2007, 11:21:20 PM »

Alright, I realize the bad rap GEX has...I was just thinking out loud mulling around different ideas...wasn't toooo serious about that one.
Thanks for the info regarding cylinders... egspot & Trevor P .... I've heard/read nothing but good things about the 1835's....solid performers.
To the other posts...gets me thinking back to square one about getting it built the way I want it built in the first place. Might just have to work a bunch more O/T and save up to get 'er done right!

Bruce · « **Reply #9 on:** October 27, 2007, 01:45:57 PM »

If you did buy that, I would take the whole thing right apart and check it out.

James Buchan · « **Reply #10 on:** October 27, 2007, 07:23:39 PM »

My 1914 will be for sale in the spring if your interested.

egspot · « **Reply #11 on:** October 27, 2007, 08:53:08 PM »

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My 1914 will be for sale in the spring if your interested.

For what is worth:

I have an 1835cc long block (aprox. 4000 miles on it) with dual Kads stored by a friend that could be had for 2K and additionally, a new set of Mahle 90.5 piston and 4 cylinders (to change it to 1776cc) for 150.00 with the engine.

pm me if you are interested.