Date:         Mon, 12 Feb 2001 09:01:53 EST
Reply-To:     NotaJeep@AOL.COM
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From:         Steven Denis <NotaJeep@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2.1L Oil pressure problem: Rods: SYMPTOM NOT CAUSE:UNBALANCED
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In a message dated 2/12/01 8:09:45 AM Eastern Standard Time, Wolfvan88 writes:

<< 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...
  >>
 The "One horsepower per cubic inch" is still a pretty good rule of thumb..
You are telling me that a NA pushrod engine is,with just a few "goodies'
going to make almost 1.3 hp/cu in? Ok..sure ..for a VERY short time..
 You seem to be "carrying a torch" for  the WBX (2.1)...
It's a GOOD engine, not a *perfect* engine...
ALL engines have weak points..the "fabled" 5.0 ford (302 Windsor) has pressed
in rocker studs..you rev it too high? the studs pull out!..simple repair to
put threaded ones in..but it's a "fix". The 2.1 rods are a weak point..no
real "fix" reported yet
Don't get your knickers in a knot over it..just take care of the engine and
respect its limits


steve...

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