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Date:         Sun, 7 May 2000 17:01:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
Subject:      Re: Instant horsepower (Pinwheel)
In-Reply-To:  <KKMOACENFONOKAAA@my-deja.com>
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At 03:18 PM 05/07/2000 -0700, you wrote:
>I'm bolting on some extra horsepower (130)by bolting on a Subaru engine.
>
>Warren C.
>'90 Syncro Westy (undergoing heart transplant)


Yes, indeed, and load the tranny and axels to 50%+ more load than intended
by their design. A short, fast life is more palatable to some egos, some
not. Experiment on, and be honest about your future failures, and the
wisdom or lack thereof in your reasoning, over the long haul, unless you
plan to sell it before it breaks. What is the half life of a bearing or CV
or gear carrying loads beyond their original design criteria?




T.P. Stephens
San Juan Island, WA
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