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Date:         Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:52:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: 1.9 heads on a 2.1 motor?
Comments: To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <71d9cdf90709261306q5638dddfsb3290e63d350b3f3@mail.gmail.com>
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I only know of one instance, personally, where 1.9 heads were used on a 2.1. There was very little difference in performance, MPG remained virtually the same, but he did notice some pinging, under load, using regular gasoline.

I realize one example doesn't tell all, however.

Mike

Jake de Villiers wrote: > You sure Mike? Ken doesn't mention it on his > site.......http://www.neksiwel.20m.com/custom.html > > Its only 9.5:1 after all. Gas mileage would improve nicely too. :) > > On 9/26/07, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: >> Yes you can ... but ... the compression will be higher and you must use >> premium fuel to prevent predetonation. >> >> Mike >> >> >> >> Todd Last wrote: >>> I noticed the previous post which said you can place 2.1 heads on a 1.9motor. >>> So my question is: >>> >>> Can you place 1.9 heads on a 2.1 motor? >>> >>> >>> Todd >>> '88 Westy >>> > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" > www.crescentbeachguitar.com > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/ >


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