How much HP does my Vw Beetle 1300 single port have?

Question 1
How much HP does my Vw Beetle 1300 single port have?...  1970 beetle with a 1300 single port. How much horse power do i have? And how fast can i drive her on the freeway to work that is safe for the engine? Also what sorta gas mileage is expected, with stock exhaust?

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1)   if your lucky about 25hp - Jeff

2)   should be around 40 hp. Top speed around 120 km/h. - Gorfin Rod

3)   Your stock horse was about 40 horse. Your top speed should be determined by your front end, not your horse power. IF your engine is in good shape, she can make you go faster than you want to. So, check your brakes, and front end play, and then have fun. Try to be safe.... drive like you are strapped on the front bumper of this beast, you pretty much are. - DavidJohn

4)   40 HP but that was 41 years ago so a few of those ponies have run away. might be pushing 30-33 at the wheels. top speed is 75mph
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id say 60-65 mph is a good cruising speed on the freeway and you should get about 28mpg highway 20-21 city and 24-25mpg combined (thats about what i get). remember to also not go too slow for the gear you are in, listen to the engine... it will tell you when to change gears up/down generally follow the little red hash marks on the face of the speedometer.

1st gear = 0-15
2nd gear = 5-32
3rd gear = 20-45
4th gear = 40-75

driving around at 30mph in 4th gear will heat the engine up since its air cooled and the fan is run by the speed of the engine, the lower the rpm the hotter the engine will be, just remember to listen to the engine, she'll let you know what to do - Air-Cooled (o\ ! /o)

5)   No, they are all wrong.
The 1300 had an advanced cam and higher compression than the later 1500, so actually had the same 52 HP. The 1300 was only made in 1966, and had an extremely characteristic bell ringing sort of sound to it. Only the 1200 had 40 hp. The problem with the 1300 was that although it was zippy, it tended to crack pistons due to the extra compression.
Top cruising would be probably about 70 mph, and mileage should be good, around 32. - Motorhead


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Question 2
what type of gas do i put in my 97 jetta glx vr6?...  i am 17 and on my 17th birthday i had gotten a 1991 4 door golf with a vr6 conversion from a 97 jetta glx i need to know what gas i should put in it so it dosent hurt my engine

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1)   Mustard gas! - Panda Ken

2)   unleaded - Steven Chase

3)   Premium unleaded - Chris

4)   the best fuel you can afford

premium unleaded - Chloe's Dad


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Question 3
how can i pimp out my 1999 jetta?...  what would make a 1999 jetta look cool and not be riced out lol... give links to items and additions if you can. thanks

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1)   just get racing seats, sparco steering wheel, interior stuff. maybe just rims and a carbon hood.

DON'T FORGET PERFORMANCE PARTS! - Jonny

2)   Too old. It would be a good waste of money. Won't be worth anymore customized. - URI (from Canada)

3)   Keep it low, keep it slow, keep it Euro. - Zack


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Question 4
VW CC OR CAMARO?! HOTT GIRL?...  I have the ability to get a brand new vw cc or chevy camaro. I'll tell u a little bit about me so you can help me decide. I am a young woman who is attractive (this is what ppl tell me) and am practical and fun. I am looking for a sexy sleek car that guys will ohh and ahh over, just like I want them to do with me, jk. But a car thats great for me to give rides to people in and they will all love the car and I will love the car. think HOTT CAR. Tell me what you think and what colors. No white (looks crappy in my opinion). THANKS!

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1)   brand new vw cc

ford gt 500 > camaro ss - mega

2)   The cc is a smaller engine car, with soft curves and lines, and pretty small in size, so some may be feel cramped in it. It is of better quality product though, and better on gas.

The camaro has a stronger engine, the lines are more sharp to signify aggression, and the engine is stronger. CC has simple and elegant, and will attract guys are are just that. Camaro has adventure and dominance, and will attract likes like that.

So, if you're looking for a relationship, go with the CC because those guys will be gentleman. The camaro is for causal dates with excitement, and no commitment.

For your description above, I'd say the camaro fits you more. - jnezbed


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Question 5
WHat does a volkswagen with a syringe stickin out of it mean?...  a yellow light appeared on the dashboard that looked like you were giving the car a shot

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1)   Means you are low on Heroine. Better fill up! - Geo

2)   your car needs oil - Alberto Santos


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