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Question:---> I am building an 1835cc motor with 12 to 1 compression for the street and was told I should install case savers like the newer motors use. Would it be better to buy a new case with case savers already installed. Dave

Answer:---> Dave: First let me remind you the 1835cc motor with 12/1 compression is going to need a lot better gas then is available at the pumps. You will need to run race gas and the first time you use the pump gas to get home the 1835cc motor will be no more. If you plane on buying gas at the local filling station then keep the compression below 8 to 1.
The earlier cases that used the 10mm studs are great for larger motors. You must install the small O.D. case savers like the CS92 saver. The 10mm studs will do a good job keeping the heads in place. If you use the late model case, with the 8mm case studs, you will need to replace the cylinder studs with Chrome Molly studs if you run the 12 to 1 compression.

When building a large motor with a stock vw case, we prefer the earlier cases since we believe the metal is a little stronger and a used case in good shape is more stable since it's been through many heat cycles. Vic.
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