Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 09:00:42 -1000
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From: Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
Subject: Re: Ratio Rockers
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Chris... I'm no mechanic, but from what I understand the difference in
horsepower from the chip only to the chip and rockers is substantial. I
have a printout with a graph that show the difference... Send me a fax
number if you want to see it. As to emissions, Robert would know I suppose,
but I wouldn't think it would cause you to not pass.
I'm going with a chip, probably the Pauter Rolling Rockers (thinking about
the Gene Berg's, but they are more $$$), K & N air filter and more free
flowing exhaust. Already running synthetic oil and synthetic tranny fluid.
Good luck.
Mick Kalber
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place Hilo, Hawaii 96720
ph. 808-935-5557 fax 808-935-0066
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com
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Subject: RE: Ratio Rockers
Robert,
I was planning to go chip-only for a while, but I might also consider
getting the rockers if you are planning another group purchase.
One question I have is the effect on emissions control. I am in
California -- I have no idea whether the chip or chip/rocker combination
would cause my Westy to fail a CA emissions check. I could always swap the
chip again for the purpose of passing the test (every 2 years), but swapping
the rockers in and out would be a drag. (And I'd rather not be running with
excessive emissions anyway).
Any of you folks have ideas on this?
Thanks,
Chris Radcliffe
'90 Westy Auto "Blue Whale"
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Subject: Ratio Rockers
Well, the chips will be here late next week. I will get boxes to mail them
out to you by Monday or Tuesday. You should receive them a few day after
that, hopefully before the weekend, so you can put them in.
The following have expressed interest in getting the Pauter ratio rocker
arms:
Mick Kalber
Derek Drew
Peter Buettner
David Katsuki
Are their any more planning to add the ratio rockers?
Are their any of you wanting to see how the chip performs before you add
ratio rockers?
Some other improvements to increase chip performance:
K&N Drop in air filter- replaces the stock filter
Free'er flowing muffler-reduces back pressure allowing easier exiting of
exhaust gasses.
Quad tip plugs.
Synthetic oil in gear box and engine and power steering-you can add
synthetic
oil to the auto tranny. Mobil makes synthetic oil for the auto trannys. I
am using it in my power steering system.( I have used it for two years now,
over 29,000 miles with no problems or leaks, I change it @every two years)
Ratio rockers- this adds the biggest change in performance with "Bolt Ons"
The muffler I used: DynoMax Turbo Muffler
A-1 Performance
12470 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas 77092
Phone - (716) 889-2786
Fax - (716) 889-5218
www.a-1performance.com
Information:
http://www.a-1performance.com/super_turbo/index.htm
Part Number 17783
http://www.a-1performance.com/super_turbo/mufflers/super_turbo_mufflers_pag
e2
htm
Cost:
http://www.a-1performance.com/super_turbo/mufflers/super_turbo_mufflers_pric
e.
htm
cost $58
The K&N Airfilter:
Performance International
696 West 18th Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627
1-800-522-1672
www.performanceintl.com
Email: performanceintl@virtualrep.com
K&N Air Filter
Cost was $28
