I'm about to undergo my first air cooled engine build.  Your videos have been a great source of info.  Thanks for posting.

I built a 1915 for my 59 Ghia. Put a taller 4th gear in the trans because i drove 56 one-way to work on state hwy I44. 22mpg with a 125hp @ the wheels. I loved driving that car.

In the Navy we learned that Torque=Horspower @ 5252 RPM.  Meaning your motor will make 1 HP / FT-LB of torque at that speed.  As Darrin explained if your motor can breathe well enough to spin-faster and keep breathing well the Horsepower can really climb even if torque remains relatively flat.

Very clear explanation of how the stuff wrks and whats really going on in an engine. This info applies to 99% of all 4 stroke engines. You have more knowledge than most as to whats going on inside to make power. Cams are mysterious to most folks. Looking forward to CCing the heads, that Scooter is somethin, lucky you had him. I built a lot of high end motors in my days as an engine machinist in a speed shop , but we never had one VW. I just love this series Darrin, thanks. Cigar Captain

darin i remember you told us on heads to make sure that the valves are all even with straight edge . well i got new heads from fisher buggies in tampa did not check them there. so wen i got home i though of checking them before installing them. the last valve was at least quarter inch if not more lower then others. took it back 80 miles from inverness and they took all their heads from stock and could not find any of them all even! so i ended up taking the 2 best ones that they had . i asked if they were going to tell their supplier in Miami and they said they would ? anyhow i installed them on my 1600 dual port, i must say that it runs better then great with one valve higher then others on each side , of course they all are set at six thousands . thank you darin i come here once a while to get a little more knowledge then i have on VW. i took the hobby about six years ago , learn everyday 4 sure.

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very informative about the heads, alot of things you mentioned I use to create power in my 16hp Kohler engine for my pulling tractor, the only diff is my motor is a L-head the valves and springs are in the block...

good information, good luck at the doctors.

Oh yeah.  More great info.

great info

Watching these technical videos reminds me why I used to like building engines, stock or otherwise.  Ever do a backyard grind on a 3 horse Briggs & Stratton cam?  Fun, but should have left the governor speed at 3600.  I was lucky it threw the rod before the flywheel exploded.  Sure cut the long grass at my friends family cabin though.  Ahhhh the good old days

Good luck at the Dr. My new friend. Rest up and do what he tells you. If your like me its hard to "take it easy and rest".

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good stuff again my friend

Really interesting video.
It's a shame I don't have a volkswagon to apply the information to but I've got enough things that I haven't finished cluttering up the place as it is lol.
Good luck at the bone doctor tomorrow Darrin.
Regards,
Brad.

you know a whole lot man. very cool

Good stuff!

Camera looks a lot better Darrin. Good information, I liked the explanation of valve float.

great video lots of useful info.  

more good info. from"the master"!