Date:         Tue, 11 Dec 2001 00:36:33 EST
Reply-To:     FrankGRUN@AOL.COM
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From:         Frank Grunthaner <FrankGRUN@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tiico convert question
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In a message dated 12/10/01 5:55:03 PM, dataservices@MEDIAONE.NET writes:

<< Not only scary, but I would like to know if that's with the stock trans and

what the tach read!!


Dave B >>

Well, on my '90 GTi Digifant II 1.8 L 8V conversion in a '82 Westfalia and
original DZ trans with 215/75x15 tires, 100 mph comes up right around 6300
rpm. Been there done that. Front end feels very light. Very crosswind
sensitive. If maintained for at least  15 to 20 minutes, this is often
referred to as an Italian tune-up. If you add about 32 fluid ounces of
Techtron Fuel Injector Cleaner to 24 gallons of premium, it becomes an
Italian Royal Tune-up. (modeled on the Kir Royal)! (other details: less than
1 inch of manifold vacuum, oil temperature of 232 F, exhaust gas temperature
of 720 C, cylinder head temperature of 82 C, oil pressure 42 psi, ambient
temperature 71 F, mean elevation 1200 feet above sea level, A/F ratio meter
shows open loop operation at about 13.4:1).

Frank Grunthaner