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Date:         Fri, 7 Jan 2005 16:45:18 -0700
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
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On 1/7/05 3:42 PM, "Jason Kirk" <Gojira@ADELPHIA.NET> wrote:

> What are the possibilities of modifying a stock 2.1L for better > performance. Instead of using adapters and other engineering mods to fit > a conversion, is it feasible to retain the stock power plant and > increase power by using larger pistons, mass airflow, performance chips, > freeflow exhaust, etc.? > > Jason > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On > Behalf Of >> Hans Achter >> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 1:37 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Other engine conversion options?<F> >> >> I don't see where the VW inline-4 is any cheaper than putting a subaru >> EJ22 in. You end up with a >> much better motor that fits just like the original WBX. >> -Hans >> >> >>> All kidding aside, least expensive real engine swap solution is > still >>> VW inline-4 IMHO. >>> >>> BenT >>> >>> -- >>> BenT >>> > > Forget the chips. But GoWesty and I think Boston Bob both sell larger engines.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• jimt Planned insanity is best. Remember that sanity is optional. http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info) http://www.westydriver.com


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