Date:         Thu, 15 Jul 2004 13:16:51 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: wbx performance
Comments: To: Cory Sammons <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
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I totally understand the desire for a little more pop from the wbx, but
please consider the environment when selecting your exhaust!  im sure most
list members who enjoy the great outdoors will agree.  For me the xtra few
HP gained by removing the cat is just not worth choking for.
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90% 0f the SUV, MPVs and other truck chasis vehicles don't even approach
passenger car standards for Emissions.
The same polluting engine in my 86 Olds Custom Cruiser with 165K on it would
pass inspection in a 1996 Chevy Suburban simply because they aren't
classified the same and emissions restrictions are much less.
Ever notice that they seldom advertize a 300 hp passenger car but often tout
the 300 + hp in big SUVs. If they had to tame the emissions back to
passenger car standards they'd be way below the 300 + hp.
Might be right down with me at 165/195 hp.


Stan Wilder
www.engineceramics.com
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