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Alex Dragone Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2015 Posts: 50 Location: CT
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Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 7:03 pm Post subject: Difference between 356 super and normal |
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I was wondering if anyone knows what the difference is between a normal 356 1600 and a 1600 super engine is? Also how difficult is a super engine to find and how costly are they? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! |
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roy mawbey Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2012 Posts: 397 Location: Sussex England
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Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:34 am Post subject: Re: Difference between 356 super and normal |
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The normal engine has 60 hp and the super 75 hp. This refers to the earlier 356 models for example the 356A and early 356B cars. The last C series had 75 hp as standard.
The early supers had coated alloy barrels and various different specs to the carbs the same model but different venturi sizing.
To get the extra HP engines had other mods.
Most super engines will not be standard anymore, with new barrels and pistons etc. The normal engine can these days be updated considerably with items now available.
Roy _________________ Roy
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Alex Dragone Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2015 Posts: 50 Location: CT
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Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2015 8:08 am Post subject: Re: Difference between 356 super and normal |
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Roy thanks for the info! How expensive is a very nice complete running and or properly rebuilt super engine today? 5k or more like 10k? Thanks again. |
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Jon Schmid Samba Member
Joined: May 29, 2012 Posts: 2034 Location: Southern California
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Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2015 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Difference between 356 super and normal |
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It depends on the condition of the engine. I had my 1960 1600 Super engine totally rebuilt several years ago. With most of the engine not replaced it still ran me about $10000.00 but that engine has run like a champ--not cheap but a job well done. I can't recommend the builder because health issues have forced him to retire. I used original Mahle parts and kept the original crank. With aftermarket bits you might save some money. Good luck. |
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ZENVWDRIVER Samba Member
Joined: November 07, 2008 Posts: 3340 Location: N.E. Oklahoma
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Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2016 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: Difference between 356 super and normal |
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... bought a '60 1600 super when I got out of the army in 1971 for $400... _________________ 5/50, pastel green 11G - SOLD
8/50, gray 11A Beetle
6/52, pastel green 11C - SOLD
11/4/52, black Zwitter - SOLD to my little bro.
1954 Porsche, pre A, with VW 36 horse- SOLD
1/54, black 11C Beetle - TRADED
2/55 Iceland green Beetle, on a 1965 pan
3/55 113 Beetle, stratos silver
1955 Messerschmitt KR175 - SOLD, sadly
1960 single cab
1962 SO33, with SO 42 interior
9/63 Pacific blue, Ghia
'87 Toyota MR2
'02 WestFORDia E-150, GAVE TO OUR SON
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roy mawbey Samba Member
Joined: May 21, 2012 Posts: 397 Location: Sussex England
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Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:03 am Post subject: Re: Difference between 356 super and normal |
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Ah yes, bought my 59 1600 Super for £440- in 1969. Still got it... .
Bought a 52 356 for a little over £100- in 74 Its now saucepans and kettles and maybe iron railings
Bought a 63 356 C for £275- in 74 and sold it for £400- in 77 The new owner rebuilt it and sold a few years ago for £53,000
Brother Peter bought a 51 split screen for £110- in 67 and sold it for around £1,000 in 77. Its now we think in Japan, worth a bit more
Enough emoticons!
Roy _________________ Roy
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