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Date:         Tue, 7 May 2002 12:08:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Ramer <elvisramer@COX.NET>
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From:         Michael Ramer <elvisramer@COX.NET>
Subject:      '72 w/Waterboxer power (little/NVC)
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So, I  have this 2.1l waterboxer longblock engine removed from my '87 Wolfsburg sitting in my garage. I checked compression: 130~140 after 113k miles, but the heads were leaking badly. I'm considering transplanting it into my '72 Campmobile ala Roadcow after I service or reseal the heads.


I recently saw someone had installed a 1.9l boxer engine into a baja bug, using dual 48IDA Weber carbs for increased HP, claiming mucho power. My '72 needs no smog :-) so the thought of ample power, decent heat, and [possibly] more reliability sounds interesting.


I know similar transplants have been done to air-cooled models, but this? Thoughts?


TIA, Mike
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