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Date:         Fri, 21 Jul 2000 10:34:47 -0400
Reply-To:     kayakjr@juno.com
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Reynolds <kayakjr@juno.com>
Subject:      IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is out there.
Comments: To: Wolfvan88@aol.com
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Well, I was talking about a air cooled Vanagon Westy with a wopping 67Hp- while there are ways too get more power all the info on the type 2 list (air cooled only) points to poor reliability and dropping valve seats. VW found it necessary to water cool the heads in order to get more power, so I believe that I can't get more power without paying some price. Hell, I'd be happy with the 90 to 115 from the water boxer, but note that a new Honda van has 240hp and no one considers it a speed monster.

For towing boats, and even carring kayaks and bikes on the roof, you need more HP & Torque

If there really is a TRUE way to get a high hp (torque actually) type 4 motor and have reliablilty, please post it to me and the type 2 list. There are literally 100's of people that would like to know.

I have never heard of all the performance items for water pumper - any websites that list this stuff?

Peace - John 81 Air Cooled Westy


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