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engine for a VW BUG

does anyone knows what engine should be the better options for replaicing the 1600cc of a 1981 VW BUG.........any ideas?????

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They didn't make a 81 bug unless it's from Mexico;
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whatever.......itīs a bug from the 80īs 1600cc........any ideas?????
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You can make all kinds of performance modifications to a 1600 dual port motor. Look at samba.com for ideas..
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consider a 2.0L type4 (914) engine, it will bolt right in with the correct flywheel.

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