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Date:         Mon, 12 Feb 2001 08:09:45 EST
Reply-To:     Wolfvan88@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED
              crank the ...
Comments: To: NotaJeep@aol.com
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In a message dated 2/11/01 8:25:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, NotaJeep writes:

> I just have a little trouble relating the failure of the 2.1 connecting rods > to the fact that that crank is not "fully' counterweighted...The 1.9's > aren't either, correct? so if the longer stroke (with it's non-linear > increase in acceration and big end rod loading) is NOT the reason, then WHY > does the 1.9 not blow up like the 2.1? > >

There is an increased angle to the crank with the longer stroke and more stress on the 2.1L rods.

I was referring to what T1 engines routinely are turned into...

The WBX is already, with just with a smaller cam and reduced intake with the use of a center airbox and air runners. Simply changing the cam AND the intake to dual-dual throat 45 mm carbs or Digital FI, the power can jump to 150 HP or more...

I have seen MANY built T1 powered Bugs BLOW the doors off high horsepower "American" race cars. It is a routine as many of the VW Bug shows across the world...And on the roads every where...

Robert


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