Has anyone had any experience with SCATVW engines and transaxles in their Replica?
http://www.scatvw.com/master/long_block/
I ask because my brother (who admittedly knows a ton more about bug stuff than I) recommended them for engines. I don't doubt they are good engines, but how is customer service, troubleshooting, warranty etc, etc.
It's still a long way off before I can get a coupe but I like to have the knowledge on hand just in case. Knowledge is power and all that jazz.
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I can't answer your question about Scat, but I'll put in a vote for Pat Downs at CB Performance. Lots of satisfied owners of his engines on this site, including me.
I agree. Pat Downs and CB Performance are superb. I live nearby their shop and have visited them several times before making my order, and I would do so again in a heartbeat. Pat is a wealth of knowledge and is incredibly helpful.
Over the years, SOC site users have been pleased with engines from CB Performance, Jake Raby, Roland Rascon, Aircooled.net, Chirco, and MOFOCO. I have no connection with any of the above, except that CB Performance built a 2110 for me in the late 90's, and it was a quality build. Beware of Bernie Bergman.
Art. Tharen.
Hands down.
Holy monkey craps $12k.
What are you looking at that costs $12k?
That is the toppermost of the poppermost as the Fab Four used to say. A Raby drivetrain combo would be my dream.
Speed/power costs money, how fast do you want to go?
Raby type1, from 2002, a bit less money then! 
Good stuff, Danny! I believe Scat is a good builder as are CB Performance, Anibal Chico out in California, Art Thraen, Aircooled.net, Jake Raby as well Roland Rascon. Like Danny says, Jake Raby used to build Type I's but by his own admission he stopped because he says the parts quality just isn't there anymore. I believe you can still get good quality parts but you need to fish for them first and then be prepared to pay more; you get what you pay for.
Let me add one more quality builder to the mix. Having read and respected Larry Jowdy's advice on the old site I contacted him about building a motor. He no longer has the parts to build so he recommended Jeff Gervasis at Gem VW. I had Jeff build a 2110 that I have just had installed and it runs great. A little lower price wise with the same quality parts as the top of the line guys. His build time runs a little longer as I believe he runs a full service shop. From what I belive Larry told me Jeff builds a lot of motors for JPS Motorsports.
Yelp CB for type ones .. Raby for type 4s
Lest anyone not be aware, DRD builds a seriously good engine, and as an owner of a 2276 from them (see their list at http://www.drdracingheads.com/...Turnkey-Engines.html ), I can certainly vouch for the quality of the build, the HP produced (backed up by the engine dyno report they provide) and all the parts are new. Their engines can be shipped to you, and they crate them up in a manner designed to preclude shipping damage.
Lest anyone not be aware, DRD builds a seriously good engine, and as an owner of a 2276 from them (see their list at http://www.drdracingheads.com/...Turnkey-Engines.html ), I can certainly vouch for the quality of the build, the HP produced (backed up by the engine dyno report they provide) and all the parts are new. Their engines can be shipped to you, and they crate them up in a manner designed to preclude shipping damage.
I too have heard that Darren builds a nice motor, and that his headwork is top notch. Before anyone spends serious money with DRD though, a little read may be in order- http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=219319&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=drd&start=0
I think DRD's satisfaction level has dropped over the last few years.
If I were buying a new engine I'd look elsewhere.
I think DRD's satisfaction level has dropped over the last few years.
If I were buying a new engine I'd look elsewhere.
Terry, you should check out the SAMBA link that Al provided.
Terry, you should check out the SAMBA link that Al provided.
coolride, you've got a dialog
Uh oh, I know what I am doing soon!!!!
That's a deal right there.
