JBugs - 1971 VW Super Beetle - Engine Build Series - Clearancing Pistons & Setting Compression Ratio

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With the 1800cc stroker short block completed for our 1971 Super Beetle, we can start to mock up the top end with pistons and cylinders along with new cylinder heads. We’ll clearance the pistons for the stroker crank, check the deck height, CC our heads and most importantly, set up the compression ratio for our engine.

Intro 0:00
Case Head Studs Installation: 1:22
Cylinder Preparation: 1:56
Piston Disassembly: 2:22
Piston & Cylinder Test Fit: 2:30
Piston Modification: 3:23
Compression Ratio & Deck Height: 4:25
JBugs Engine Calculator: 5:42
Deck Height Measurement Tool: 6:46

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Tools used in this video:

Vice Grips
Snap Ring Pliers
Feeler Gauge
Deck Height Measuring Tool
Head CC Measuring Kit
Air Powered Angle Grinder With Sanding & Scour Pads
Angle Grinder With Cut Off Wheel


The chemicals you will need are:

Aviation Sealant
Assembly Lube
Parts Cleaner

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The parts used in this video are:

AA 88mm Piston & Cylinder Kit (31119806988TWAA)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/3111980...

EMPI GTV-2 Dual Port Cylinder Head (98-1334-B)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/98-1334...

NGK D8EA 12mm Spark Plug (D8EA)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/D8EA.html

Head CC Measuring Kit (16-9603)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/16-9603...

VW Deck Height Measuring Tool (5756)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/5756.html

85.5mm Cylinder Shims (21-6040)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/21-6040...

VW Copper Head Gaskets (16-9529)
https://www.jbugs.com/product/16-9529...

All parts used in this video are available at: http://www.jbugs.com/

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