Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 16:04:29 -0500
Reply-To: Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@NETWAY.COM>
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From: Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe <matandded@NETWAY.COM>
Subject: Re: Ratio Rockers
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Perhaps I should have read more closely before but, what is this chip,
how much, and will it work in the 1.9?
Thanks,
Matt
Mick Kalber wrote:
>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: chrisr@dinnerbroker.com [mailto:chrisr@dinnerbroker.com]
> Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2000 7:47 PM
> To: Wolfvan88@aol.com
> Cc: PGB@dolby.com; danrich@ccmaui.net; Rubatoguy@mindspring.com;
> marokus@voyager.net; Candmhok@aol.com; PClark@northpoint.net;
> hans@magnaware.com; carl_hansen@ieee.org; hotlava@interpac.net;
> djs@gene.com; Westybill@aol.com; markm@centralmedia.net;
> DCrammond@aol.com; dkatsuki@world.std.com; buspilot@worldnet.att.net;
> ThreeHartz@aol.com; derekdrew@rcn.com; beekj@ghg.net
> 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"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wolfvan88@aol.com [mailto:Wolfvan88@aol.com]
> Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2000 9:37 AM
> To: PGB@dolby.com; danrich@ccmaui.net; Rubatoguy@mindspring.com;
> marokus@voyager.net; Candmhok@aol.com; PClark@northpoint.net;
> hans@magnaware.com; carl_hansen@ieee.org; hotlava@interpac.net;
> djs@gene.com; Westybill@aol.com; markm@centralmedia.net;
> chrisr@dinnerbroker.com; DCrammond@aol.com; dkatsuki@world.std.com;
> buspilot@worldnet.att.net; ThreeHartz@aol.com; derekdrew@rcn.com;
> beekj@ghg.net
> 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
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