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Date:         Sat, 23 Oct 2004 17:51:55 +1300
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Project Vanagon Dyno Results & Comparison
In-Reply-To:  <BAY22-F322nTe1CIGj000009552@hotmail.com>
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>Project Vanagon was >fitted with a test pipe and a genuine RUF 2-2 R twin tip muffler ceramic >coated muffler (I just got it on yesterday). Vincent showed a very >respectable 196.8 horsepower at the wheels. Torque was also strong at 183.1 >foot pounds. Sixty percent (109.86 foot pounds) of peak torque was >available from 3,200 rpm up to 7,000 rpm. > >So my work, and the work of some very close friends has brought about a >255.8% increase in rear wheel horsepower, and a 195.2% increase in torque at >the wheels. Not too shabby.

I guess I ought to get mine dynoed when it's done, but again, it would be would be unfair disadvantage, as the SVX engine will be supercharged.

Anyone lurking out there with an SVX conversion with G50 transmission? -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut


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