2332cc Engine Combo Question

Ok, haven't heard from me in awhile? I've advanced from all the DIY
boring, etc. and obtained a Kwik Way boring bar and stand these days,
set up for VW. I am now working on a 2332cc stroker. Here's the
question, and keep in mind budget....

How would a 94mmx84mm stroker
with CB044 heads, 40x35 valves (stage 1-2? port and polish)
1.4 rockers?
with an engle 120 cam? (looking for NICE powerfull acceleration, not
top end speeds over 85mph.)

sound? I know CR has alot to do with it, but could I expect a minimun
of 125hp, or near 150?? or would those heads be holding me back too
much? Is the cam too mild? I am asking before I buy the heads, got a
very good deal I can jump on tonight. I can work the cam to any size.
What I am basically trying to do is make an efficient combo of those
heads.

Cam, trying to stay away from hardened or chilled lifters (pricey)

As for carbs?? dual 40/44? too small? ( I was thinking so, just
asking )

Would you then if realizing I am on a budget buying used parts
continue a build on the 2332cc and expect 125-150hp, or would you just
make a cheaper 1914-15cc combo with those heads, smaller carbs, and
expect near 125hp?

I want to badly build the 2332, but am worried if not putting in alot
of $$$$$ to get a perfect combo, it wont be much more umph than the
milder 1914cc.

Suggestions?

Thanks

Andrew,

If you really do want that much displacement, consider a type4 upright
conversion mod and use the 'bigblock'. Peruse the forums @
<http://forums.aircooledtechnology.com/>

Andrew wrote:
> Ok, haven't heard from me in awhile? I've advanced from all the DIY
> boring, etc. and obtained a Kwik Way boring bar and stand these days,
> set up for VW. I am now working on a 2332cc stroker. Here's the
> question, and keep in mind budget....
>
> How would a 94mmx84mm stroker
> with CB044 heads, 40x35 valves (stage 1-2? port and polish)
> 1.4 rockers?
> with an engle 120 cam? (looking for NICE powerfull acceleration, not
> top end speeds over 85mph.)
>
> sound? I know CR has alot to do with it, but could I expect a minimun
> of 125hp, or near 150?? or would those heads be holding me back too
> much? Is the cam too mild? I am asking before I buy the heads, got a
> very good deal I can jump on tonight. I can work the cam to any size.
> What I am basically trying to do is make an efficient combo of those
> heads.
>
> Cam, trying to stay away from hardened or chilled lifters (pricey)
>
> As for carbs?? dual 40/44? too small? ( I was thinking so, just
> asking )
>
> Would you then if realizing I am on a budget buying used parts
> continue a build on the 2332cc and expect 125-150hp, or would you just
> make a cheaper 1914-15cc combo with those heads, smaller carbs, and
> expect near 125hp?
>
> I want to badly build the 2332, but am worried if not putting in alot
> of $$$$$ to get a perfect combo, it wont be much more umph than the
> milder 1914cc.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Thanks

If those 40/44's are Weber or Dell's an easy 125 HP can be expected.
8.5:1 CR will be fine with that cam.
With the 'small' heads it will be a nice torquey, street combo. A quick
port cleanup will help. Dont go crazy. You need the velocity in the
heads to make things work.
I ran a similiar combo for years and couldn't kill it no matter how hard
I tried...
It will be a Huge step up from a 1914

Good Luck