Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 10:02:09 -0500
Reply-To: Rob & Lrae Winterkorn <volksman@enteract.com>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Rob & Lrae Winterkorn <volksman@enteract.com>
Subject: Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
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I had the 1.8 16V from a GTI in my 3rd conversion.
Yes it was a little week at low rpm's but I would have to say the 2.0 has more
low end.
I'm in the final few nuts and bolts on replacing the clutch with KEP's stage 1
pp and gold disc.
The torque was too much for a so called heavy duty pp and ridged disc. It would
slip under off the line hard acceleration.
For an all around engine conversion far as availability, installation, and
future repair work I would still recommend an 8V, but the gas mileage and
highway cruising/passing of the 16V so far has proven to be the best (for me)
yet.
Having the ability to pass on the highway or going with the flow of traffic and
better gas mileage. What more could any of us ask for.
In my response to the questions on conversions please go to Tom Carringtons web
site. http://volksweb.relitech.com/
I have a very different approach to engine conversions.
I'm not rich and in no way a rocket scientist. But a jet powered funny Vanagon
has been a thought.
Rob
Chris Stann wrote:
> Rob,
>
> I used to have a Jetta GLI with the 1.8 L 16V motor. It was a little low on
> low-end grunt but pulled like mad above 3000 RPM. How is your experience
> with the 2.0 motor in the heavier Vanagon?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rob & Lrae Winterkorn <volksman@enteract.com>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 12:09 AM
> Subject: Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
>
> > My 2.0 16V Passat powered Vanagon has been getting at the lowest pulling
> my
> > 1983 Starcraft pop-up at an avg. speed of 70 mph: 18 mpg.
> > When my wife drives it around town she gets 21-24 mpg.
> > I tend to enjoy going fast so I get between 20-23. Was pulled over for
> going
> > 80 mph pulling the camper last month. He let me go with a warning. He was
> a
> > nice Illinois state trooper.
> > This is based on using the stock transmission, 93 octane gas, stock size
> > tires and using the trip meter.
> > I will be making a 600 mile road trip this week I will try the mile
> markers,
> > and an average over the entire trip and post the accuracy.
> > I plan on porting the heads and installing a chip in the near future with
> > the hope of increasing the gas mileage.
> >
> > This van (Lord willing) will be at Busses by the arch in September. I will
> > be glad to take list members on a ride possibly even drive it for those
> > interested.
> > Lee & Tom, two list members have had this opportunity. I know it was the
> > deciding fact for Tom to convert his Westie and for his brother. I have
> not
> > heard from Lee yet since he and his wife took it for a little spin.
> >
> > I have been enjoying the discussion on conversions and have held back on
> > several occasions to jump in.
> > I think Ken said it all with doing what ever it takes to keep our beloved
> > Vanagons on the road, and out of the yard.
> >
> > Rob
> >
> > from the words of sam-i-am: don't knock it till you try it.
> >
> > David Ricketts wrote:
> >
> > > I was a little surprised to hear some of the MPG quoted with engine mods
> > > and conversions. I believe one person said he had 30mpg with a Bus and
> > > someone else had 25mpg with increased horse power.
> > >
> > > Can anyone comment on MPG above 22mpg. Are you getting it with a
> > > conversion or modifications or stock. I am dripping along at 16 mpg,
> > > with a motor that doesn't have a lot of power.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > David
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