Big bore cylinders? What do you use and how big can / do you go??

[MRK]

Has anybody used "Nickies" cylinders in their engine builds? I'm familiar with them for Porsche applications but not aircooled VW. Any feedback is appreciated. Thanx, Mike

[wickedwagens]

Probably best to check on shoptalkforums.com and thesamba.com

[ONEBADBUG]

Well, here's their website.
http://lnengineering.com/products/aircooled-cylinders-pistons.html

Unless you're made of money, I don't know why you would go that route. I built a turbo Type 1 engine for less than that total expense.
Went 122 with a very poor aerodynamics car.
Tell us more about what you want to do.
Steve

[kiwi belly tank]

Holy $hit, you're not wrong Steve!!
  Sid.

[wickedwagens]

Lots of Type 4 guys use Nickies.  You can go up to around 105mm on a type 4 and around 96 on a type 1.