Looking for 110 to 120 HP ...

[Sandeep]

Hi,

I'm trying to decide what type of engine would be best suited for my GL. Here are my goals:

-Looking for about 110 to 120 HP

-Max rpm of 6000

-This is a daily driven engine with some track lapping days (every 2 weeks)

-Tranny is going to be a beefed up 4 speed.....can't justify the 901 conversion yet...I'm not building it to be competetive on the track, but want a daily driver for the freeway primarily with some track days thrown in. I don't want a dragster, just a car that can cruise at 80 mph and handle on the track.

-I travel about 200 miles weekly, 8500 miles yearly including about 500 track miles aswell.



After some research, I have found that I can get a 1.7L type4 for between $500 and $850 in the Toronto area.. This is basically a longblock engine with no tin, cooling, oil cooler, fan and such. What would it cost me to get this setup into my beetle...assuming DTM shroud, 44 Weber IDF's, suitable exhaust ?

For the price of a stock 1.7L type 4 conversion, what could I do to my currently installed and running 1600cc DP ?

Thanks for any suggestions !

Sandeep