WHAT'S INSIDE: The Ultimate Aircooled Engine
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- What's inside the Ultimate Aircooled Engine? Let's take a closer look at how CB Performance built a 1950s Classic Aircooled Engine with modern-day technology to give it 75% more horsepower and hopefully enable us to drive around the planet!
This Engine is built on a Type 1 1776cc using Panchito 044 Heads and the Incredible CB Performance Gen4 EFI
Engine Builder: Pat Downs, CB Performance
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I have been working on the VWs since 1962 and I will have to say that you couldn't have made a better choice for an engine builder than Pat Downs. Him and his crew are the best! Excellent choice on the engine size.
LOVE to see the technical detail, I really respect how hands on you guys get with the dirt of volkswagen ownership, it makes the shinier, more glamorous side of it seem that much more earned. Good stuff.
As a gearhead and a machinist I really enjoyed watching the details that they put in their work. Those are the people that make things the best they can. Quality over quantity!! Such a rare thing!!
Welcome back guys :) We have 3 things to say this week...
1) If you haven't seen the main episode where we build our round the world expedition engine, then definitely watch that first! th-cam.com/video/onkxegc7Yk4/w-d-xo.html
2) How much did this cost? What are the specs? Why we had so many engine failures previously -> www.cbperformance.com/Articles.asp?ID=340
3) You'll either love this video, or you'll find it "too techy". Don't worry, next Thursday we start putting some miles on the Kombi and begin the 'Overland Transformation' - we can't wait to share our progress.
Support the channel and give this vid a THUMBS UP! Thanks for watching as always and see you next Thursday!
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Question. With that custom engine, are you sure your finished car is road legal in all the European countries you're about to go though?
@@sillybean32 yes
FANTASTIC WORK, you guys! Exceptional!!
Cheers from the CB Performance crew!
Thanks for taking the time to show us how you put our engine together. It was fascinating!
Listen to the song TRAAG the white Nike cap girl is kinda Hot and Cute at the same time
HI CBPerformance - Question - I want to build a similar engine - top concern being reliability and cooling. However different in that it will be run at 3100 rpm max - and spend 80% of its life at 3000 rpm. Are your Panchito or 44 heads better suited? Cheers Owen
@@eonbio "If you want the best cooling and performance, use our Panchito 044 head. It makes power like a large port head, has port velocity to run well at low rpm and cools like a stock OEM head casting" - Pat Downs
CBperformance is amazing! 👍👍👍
Wow! Love that engine! You guys scored on that one! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it, yes, we are very blessed to be rolling with a CB Performance engine, it's literally a dream come true
You guys hit the jackpot getting a motor built by CB performance,wow pretty impressive company..
From Kenya🇰🇪 with love.
Followed Hasta Alaska. Following Hasta Australia and loving it.
Kweli
You literally could not ask for anything more....this engine is the bomb hands down....make sure no one steals it out of boom-a-rang...:)
I am totally impressed!!!!..........I spent ten years totally addicted to VW air cooled vehicles! I drove a '74 bus from Holyoke mass to New Orleans on a brand new rebuilt engine that blew a hole in the cylinder head all because I didn't do a break-in valve adjustment, that was almost 30 years ago! What I'm surprised is that they didn't put hydraulic lifters in this incredible build!!!!!!...........
watching this reminds me of the constant work I spent and the six or so engines that I broke in the quest to be a do it yourself-er! At one point in my folie I had 2 buses, a bug and a never finished 914! Since then, I realize that I became committed to trying to fix everything in my life myself!👊🏾😎👍🏾 hey, I just thought about something, it's quite possible the engine that I ORDERED FROM CALIFORNIA which was shipped to Massachusettes back in '89 could have come from CB!!!!!
Engineering is art!
I love that all these (local to me) VW shops stepped up to sponsor you on your journey with their expert/experienced advice, help, labor, and parts. Kudos to all the the suppliers of this very cool trek. Be safe!!
Its a good thing that you guys are making the production quality better every video but its beginning to look more like a promo video for companies instead of a travel vlog. No hate, just feedback
Don't worry lots of raw adventure coming Dion. We just wanna give some love to CB Performance as we wouldn't be able to drive around the world with out them, thanks for your feedback though Dion.
I mean, it's a promo after all. They probably got a HUGE discount for doing this exposure.
On the other hand, without these donations they probably couldn't afford to build the van at all = nothing for you to watch.
@@KombiLife awesome, can't wait!
But its interesting too. Building a new home is an adventure in it self and they can show us the amazing pepole who made it. Also listen what was said in the begginig of the video. :)
Its only fair they introdce CBperformances genius team
This is awesome good job CB Performance and Pat! You just earned my business! Quality
Starting with the right engine is so important . Yours looks amazing !
This is going to be an epic adventure.
Im a tech and these guys seems legit, good quality parts and a lot of prep work, not just slapped on off the shelf part.
First these are my Guy's at CB PERFORMANCE!!!
I'm building a 1800 vw bug engine and those Panchito's where my first choice and this video is now my favorite video.
It explains just about everything I wasn't sure about, much success and blessing
After all you've been through with your old bus, you so deserve this build, it's beautiful, and will make your new adventure so much more relaxed!
This is a gear heads delight! Extremely detailed.
Good to see how top notch VW engine builders work. You will have a high quality, precision engine powering your camper.
CB Performance is an amazing Company/Organization! I am glad they are helping you with your journey.
so are we, we're very blessed!
l had the pleasure of driving a bug with one of there big engines the other day it iwas very impressive to say the least,
I was hoping that you'd see this video. Thanks for watching.
@@KombiLife great build, here is our test ride with a cb performance engine, she moves this along very nice, th-cam.com/video/dm5b6Ts9orw/w-d-xo.html
@@mustie1 150 bhp is my guess on the wheels? Should be plenty for those buggies. :)
Wonderfully complex and efficient.
I love the 1776 engine because of decent power plus reliability. Awesome video, thank you.👍
Thanks for watching!
I have Panchito heads on my 1776 for my bay. I’m real happy to hear of others who think like me. I also have a rear engine hanger, modified tin, and remote oil filter and cooler. I decided to do non full flow ser up, however. There are pro and con on that, and the pro is that if any leaks develop outside in the external loop, it can be just capped off. With full flow you cannot isolate the leak. You must repair it.
Thanks for sharing that Tom.
I hope you guys have a great time when you get on the road
Wow attention to detail this guys have pride on what they build, not many do anymore
Man that young man is so lucky to work for this outfit CB PERFORMANCE
i love so much all yours videos!😍
thank you so much,
I don't understand much about engines but this was still pretty interesting. What I'm really looking forward to though is the interior conversion. You guys are living the dream. Good on you! 👍🏼😉
Very glad to see you will have a strong and reliable engine. CB Performance really has an impressive operation and I will turn to them when and if the time comes for my own. Thanks! Safe travels!
Now you have got an engine of very high specifications, its going to be up to you to drive it more sympathetically then your previous engines.. Gouging at the throttle going uphill with the previous underpowered engines with an excessive load trying to go too fast, was the cause of the many engine failures..... Please be sympathetic to this beautifully engineered power plant !!
Being a through and through petrol head who builds his own engines, tunes preps and races, I thoroughly enjoyed this and the last one on the engine for your bus. Cant wait to see you on the road as I followed your last adventure from start to finish and will follow your next adventure that should be less stressful with a better prepared bus from front to rear, and of course your own knowledge learnt by trial and error and by fire. God speed.
...literally fire ;)
Cheers Nick
Cool vid! Cant wait to hear more about the motor later on.
That 96 hp will push you along well and hopefully without problems.
The exhaust looks similiar to the CSP Python I am using.I did my motor on the same thinking of longevity,the last thing I need is engine problems far from home,as they said ”clean oil and valve adjustments are the key”.
I am so happy to have found your channel! You have done amazing things, and struggled through things that would have made many a lesser man or woman give up.
Good work! Don't lose hope, Keep an eye in the sky and a hand on your heart, be thankful for every day and Cherish every moment good and bad. May you be blessed and protected on your trip. We are all pulling for you!
Ur channel is perfect i didnt find what u do in another channel like urs u explain for us details about mechanics and share with us the best and the bad moments so we can learn and to have experience ... i hope u will continue ur journey ✌
I need to get one of these haha. So excited for you guys! Super happy to be apart of this community🙏🏼
I love watching this series, I always watch the newest episode as soon as it is out.
So fun to have watched this channel over all the years. Throughout this episode I was picturing you during the 6mos in the mechanic's shop in Mexico (and the crazy other rebuilds before that). It's like you've been reborn in VW heaven, Ben - amazing. Thanks for another great episode!
I'm really impressed with CB Performance!
I love the documentation of this build. Awesome to see. So excited to see how it performs as you explore the world.
To Ben and Leah (and Alaska)Wishing you the best brilliant video as I worked as an Aerospace Tech I understood a lot of this. Can't wait to see more including the interior.
CB Performance has been and always will the king of aircooled performance, hands down.
I went 8 times around Australia in my kombi "MOO", touring as a folksinger. Took 10 years! what a trip.
What a great market for VW air cooled engines to justify these experts designing and proving these state of the art motors! Pat and the other engineers should join you in one of the legs of your journey! They have earned it!
Pat's a legend, but I know for a fact he'd rather be spending time with his family and building engines than bouncing down a bumpy track in the back of our Bus :)
Cheers! Then put Pat a the helm of your caravel!
very cool motor head information, thanks CB for sharing your skills and a little knowledge with us all ! You're going to have such a fun trip !
Soooo looking forward to seeing you guys on the road!
We get back on the road in the next Episode :)
Kombi Life I’m sure you’re already past Texas, but my offer stands if you need it!!!
@@magamaga2403 Thank you so much
old Kombi life= adventures, no sponsors, vw breaking down often
new Kombi life= sponsors, advertisements, commercials for products, sparing no expense
There is only 2 things, I would have done differently with that engine. CW crankshaft & oem fan shroud with thermostat & venturi ring.
I have the same bus sitting in the backyard and that's pretty much all it's doing LOL I'm working on the 71 transporter Grew up traveling in a 71 camper bus all that said I can't wait to see this thing run and watch YouTwo on your new adventure!!
Excited to see how this engine performs on your adventure!! 😎👍👍
so are we, can't wait to start crossing countries.
Hi im Johan Clausen following you from day one all the way from south africa Capetown,love the series love to travel with on your adventures every episode , thank you for sharing your lives ,your briliant.
My poor bus wil never see the road again, 79 bay ,no nose skin,engine t4 ,solid no rust,have him for 13 years now only drove it once for 1000km ,cant afford to touch it at all,quite a shame , the smallest things cost to the effect of almost a months sallary here i see that it is 9700 dollars geeeez, ...that is a life time of saving away , thats almost more than three quarter of a years salary for me,i could never justify it,so hart broken right now.
hope you guys have the time of your lives again all over,
Safe Journey
Amazing work giving new life VW ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 100% l very happy to 👁
I really enjoyed this video. Can never have too many technical VW vids!
I’ve never met a person - male or female - who didn’t love their VW bus. They might have had to sell it as their family or needs changed but still loved talking about them.
Very good episode,it's very in-depth..ty again Ben and Leah.
You're welcome Alex, thanks for your support mate
REally excited about this engine. Can't wait to see how it goes. Looking forward to how you customize the inside of the bus.
Back in the 60’s I drove a 64 VW camper down the west coast of Mexico as far as Puerto Vallarta, surfing at all spots along the way. I spent a month in San Blas at Matachen Bay, which Bill Cleary named the Mexican Malibu. The.bus plenty comfortable but as so often happened to early bus trailers my burned up on the way back. I spent week living in the bus in the VW dealer in Ciudad Obregon while the mechanics rebuilt the engine. They did such a poor job that the bus was burning a quart oil everyday heading back to the border. I just barely made it back to Santa Barbara where I had to rebuild the whole mess. I wish I would of had an engine like this!
All that precision engineering and then we see a wobbly pulley. Only kidding, I'm sure it's fine. Great job.
Aaahh! Can't wait any longer!
I admire what you two are doing too WOW
Can't wait to actually see you guys drive the thing and start your adventure!!
My very first car was a '65 baja bug. Loved it! I think you have made some great decisions about the engine/trans combination. Fuel injection should provide a lot of reliability and a smooth running engine regardless of altitude. Just make certain that you have clean gas. I'm sure CB has been through all of that with you. Looking forward to your adventures! I think the only thing I might have done differently would be front disk brakes.
Have you thought about some type of gas filter to filter gas before you put into the van
Finally got a chance to sit down and catch up with the series. Fantastic guys, keep up the amazing work!
Am so ready for this tripp! The hype!
you and us both!
Wow! Robert de Niro of CB Performance is a Legend mechanic
This is exactly the video us VW guys wanna see
Loving this I buy cb performance parts you can't go wrong there
Thank you for this awesome video!! Love watching mechanical vids
YES, finally something for the motor heads! Not that your other videos aren't good, THEY ARE! But, I love the full picture and looking back at your videos many of them have had to do with something about the motor in your van being broke. So, now with this great little motor what will future videos be about LOL! Hopefully, not about having a broke down motor ;) GOOD STUFF thanks for taking the time to share. GET UP, GET OUT and ENJOY WHAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER!
CB performance is the Greatest....Master mechanics
I love the 1835 combination, air cooler for life from 64vw of nj
That engine looks fit for a Porsche!
Is it weird to say I actually liked the more unprofessional-ish series of hasta Alaska more than I like this? Don't get me wrong you guys are doing an amazing job documenting great journeys but all the breakdowns and the motivation to just keep on going no matter what was going on really inspired me... Will we have that sort of stuff in this series also?
This journey is going to be our toughest one yet, I'm sure there are going to be as many ups and downs as the last series. We are always aiming to improve our skills and pride ourselves in creating quality content but there will no doubt be harsh, raw moments on the road were we won't always be able to film as professionally as we'd like 🙂
Low 7.5:1 compression ratio, extra cooling fins, tight quench, high velocity head flow, silicone bronze guides, properly hardened camshaft and lifters = great power and longevity
A reason to look forward to Thursdays.. thank you!
Awesome post!!!! Giving yourself the best chance to make it without major engine issues.
I like the comment at 4:18: "And maybe that's why your engines didn't last that long previously". I'm thinking it's more than just that, like taking the engine out in the middle of nowhere.
That was a great video. Great work from top professionals in the craft. Happy travels & good luck.
I’m sure Dave2d is loving this.
CB performance staff have said it so many times "keeping the engine cool" never the less keep in mind that the heat transfer of the fins is optimum when clean. A simple regular wash to the outside of an air ventilated engine will take its longevity a long way.
good shout! thank you
Awesome video !
This is amazing! It's exactly what I was looking for.
Don't be worried about EFI ! I have been running efi on my classic triumph for years and never had a hiccup ! Better power, fuel economy, and runs perfectly at altitude .
You won't look back
Sounds like a dream
Robert Pritchard why would you ? Most modern fuel stations in the uk use a mix of petrol and ethanol but you would struggle to buy pure ethanol ! Not sure else where in the world ?
I am sure you could get your engine to run on pure ethanol but it would need a map or tune to the fuel being used
Interesting video guys, this was quality documentary filming.
What would be your top tip for planning a long term trip?
Nice engine, nice video. I love it. I enjoy watching.
at the begin I thought:well this engine would be good with an air/oil radiator,it is very efficient and sturdy.After a few minutes the guys where installing one ond these.Lucky u,they did a great job,now u just have to respect with manteineance and love.that's it!Are u going to make the inside camper in Europe?
Cool vid, good idea putting the tyre swing away on rear bumper.
i know where i get my improved stock engine .. great video .. motor perfection . best you can do ..
Thanks for the video
Wow that looks an amazing job. Looking forward to see that VW running
Great video. I wish someone would make a decent alternator pulley though.
great Welcome back guys LOVE to see the volkswagen
Watching your eyes glazing over with all the technical details, priceless. Lol
most everything on this engine was so well crafted. why at the end do we see a video of that cheesy wobbly pulley on the alternator causing the belt to jump like crazy?
Looks Great! wow..very nice. I am concerned about the Oil Cooler fan being under the van. with streams to cross and mudd, not a place to put the fan...
Kombi Life. How has this engine hold up after year and few months, any break downs? Hope you staying safe in this crazy virus times. Great videos. I subscribed today to your channel!
What engine oil did CB Performance recommend? What are the oil change intervals?
Sounds like a lot of oil changes are in your future... a lot of valve adjustments.
When’s your normal upload times I just finished all of the adventure from the longest road in the world and I fell in love I can’t wait to see next vids 😁👍
Thursdays, 12pm PST - see you then