Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 08:40:16 -0400
Reply-To: Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
Subject: Re: Brief Trip report - AZ to PA & Return
Now we won't hear you say stuff like: i'm having black smoke in the morning,
hesitation, bad idle, head leak, hi temp problem, head crack, broken ALT
bracket, fuel in oil, oil in coolant, white smoke, running rich/poorly when
cold or hot....
i'm sure you will miss all those nice VW feature.
The 2.2L is a fine little engine, but your Syncro is an heavy beast, in my
opinion, the 2.5L would have been a better choice, the extra +-35 hp and
25fp of torque are welcome on Syncro's.
But like you told me, you were mostly looking for reliability, you have it
now. Now, don't forget, those Japanese engine need to rev a bit more those
produce power and torque, use that RPM now, you have a good 2k more of
usable power. On a 2WD, the 2.5L will push you back in your seat at 5500
rpm. Now i wonder about the 2.5L XT/250hp...., i wonder... :-)
Now, you should show that cool picture of the top of your engine... i very
nice touch.
Sad that i miss you guys.
your friend.
Ben
On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:58:09 -0700, Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM> wrote:
>Volks,
>
>Just returned from a 4993 mile trip from AZ to PA & back.
>
>Met up with Maggie Dew in Little rock and traveled with her most of the way.
>
>Purpose of the trip: do a Roll Your OWN install OF a Subie 2.2L EJ22 in the
>roadhaus with lots of help from Dave Milo & Maggie.
>
>Total miles: 4993
>
>Trip out ... stock 2.1L water boxer
>- Ran fine
>- Average speed 55-62mph
>- Average MPG: 16.47
>
>Trip back was with a Subie 2.2L EJ22 engine
>- Breaking the engine in so took it easy.
>- Ran perfect
>- Average speed varied from 45, 55, 65 and 70 mph
>- Average MPG: 18.06
>
>86/87 octane gas costs
>
>Highest $2.54 somewhere in Tx
>Lowest $3.34 somewhere in Tx
>Total gas cost: $898.80
>
>Great trip with a stopover in NC for the High Country Bus Festival.
>
>Got to see lots of old friends .. met a few new ones and had a ball.
>
>Weather ... HOT everywhere. Either Hot & Humid or Hot & Dry.
>
>Comments:
>
>Installed a CCR Rebuilt 2.2L EJ22 Subie in PA
>Took 7 days and lots of work but thanks to Dave Milo, his family and Maggie
>it was a total blast.
>Fired up first try on day 4 and was running smooth within 5 minutes.
>Still breaking her in ... But very impressed with the new Engine
>
>Full install report to follow in a few days.
>
>
>good road,
>good adventure,
>good life,
>
>larry chase
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