Date:         Sun, 16 Jul 2000 08:22:35 EDT
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@juno.com>
Subject:      Re: Performance Wasserboxer: Fact or Fiction
Comments: To: Chgolynch@aol.com

Sean;
        I have driven cars that sense the drop in manifold pressure
during hard accelerations and kick out the A/C compressor. Probably a
simple pressure switch. Try the local auto recycling yards or a
knowledgable FLAPS.

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis    <Kernersville,NC>
86 VW crewcab;60 356B Coupe
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On Sat, 15 Jul 2000 21:18:32 EDT Sean Lynch <Chgolynch@aol.com> writes:
>As my '86 GL nears total stripdown, I've started looking at the
>supposed
>"performance" parts available for wasserboxers. I've noticed that
>big-valve
>heads
>really expensive. Ratio rockers too? Are these parts worth it? I've
>committed
>to spending whatever it takes to fully overhaul the beast, and I'd
>like to
>increase the bottom-end grunt a bit, since it's a bit weak on
>accelerating
>off a light with the A/C on. Plus, I'd like to tow with it sometime. I
>know
>that there are conversions available out the wazoo, but I'm bent on
>staying
>with the original motor. I've also heard rumors of P-Chips, but I'm
>skeptical
>that a lousy ROM could cure its hesitation. If anyone's tried this
>stuff
>before, I'd appreciate any input. Particularly cam recommendations,
>mild-street type. Thanks in advance.
>
>                                   Sean L.
>
>                                             '82 GL Diesel "DSELBOX"
>                                             '86 GL "ICEBOX"
>                                             '86 GL Weekender (no tag
>yet)
>
>P.S. Still looking for a tan driver's seat for the dieselbox. :)

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