Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 08:25:06 -0500
Reply-To: Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
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I have a set of DJ 10 to 1 pistons the tops look like they got hit with a
shot gun blast, bits of piston missing from detonation. I do believe the
valve size is stock on all AMC heads unless they have been B. Bobed and the
cam is the same as all other 2.1s
The DJ engine requires 98 octane fuel. The differance in the rated power
comes more from the ECU than the increase in compression if you had gas to
match
Even go westy knows 10 to 1 does not work and they tried
Bob Donalds
Boston Engine
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kim Springer" <kimspringer@RCN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:29 PM
Subject: Fw: Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
> I carefully cc'd my DJ on my Tristar. It's 9.65:1, and you are right, it
> needs premium.
>
> Kim
>
>
> > You are certainly in the ball park with price, they also have MUCH
higher
> compression, like 10.5-1 instead of 8 or 9-1 so premium fuel is important.
I
> think one could re-curve a 1.9 distributor to match. They are mainly
auction
> only.
> > Jeff.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: rpc <populuxe59@yahoo.com>
> > Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:05 pm
> > Subject: Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
> >
> > > Jeff,
> > >
> > > It is just a long block, I don't know anything about it. The
> > > mechanic secured it for me because my original motor has 185K and
> > > he thought going new was better/cheaper than rebuilding the
> > > original. I didn't know anything about the codes and only last
> > > night checked them in preparation for selling to ensure it was a
> > > 2.1 L.
> > > If you don't mind, what do they go for on ebay? is it a "store"
> > > sale/buy it now? or do they auction them?
> > > sincerely,
> > > Chis C
> > >
> > > Jeff Hogue <lnjhogue@EASTLINK.CA> wrote:
> > > Hey, Do you have the ECU and distributor to make this package
> > > complete? The 112hp comes from ECU, different ignition, exhaust,
> > > valve diameter and cam grind. With AMC heads, the engine is
> > > basically MV without the rest of the package. I see these bit from
> > > time to time on eBay.
> > > Cheers, Jeff.
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: rpc
> > >
> > > Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:15 am
> > > Subject: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
> > >
> > > > Selling my "reserve" engine. Bought it through my local indi
> > > > Vanagon mechanic (former dealer mech) for use in my Multivan or
> > > > syncro project. My MV is still going strong and haven't yet found
> > > > a syncro camper worth while to have the mechanic install this. I
> > > > need the money more than a project.
> > > > This is a "DJ" code engine, not an "MV". Has AMC heads. This
> > > > engine was not offered in the US. A "DJ" 2.1 is rated at 112 h.p.
> > > > It is in a VW crate and I was under the impression it was new--not
> > > > a rebuild. I can't be sure of this and not knowledgeable when it
> > > > comes to VW engines so it could be a rebuild from Germany or S.A.
> > > > Sorry, no photos at this time. If there is interest I could
> > > > remove it from the packaging but it is heavy, long block with fly
> > > > wheel.
> > > > I will answer Personal Mail Questions Off list.
> > > >
> > > > Price $2,500 obo
> > > > Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
> > > > Delivery possible within reason or freight shipping
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Chris C
> > > > 920-660-7053
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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