Date:         Sat, 6 Dec 2008 09:04:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2.1L DJ-code WBX into '84 Westy - first 1900 mile trip
              impressions
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Dennis, I have checked my speedometer against radar and GPS.  With my
195R14 Hankook RA08 tires it reads 2 mph low at 70mph.  The odometer
reads low as well.   With shorter Bridgestone RD603 tired it was dead
accurate.   This is the second Vanagon, the previous an '85, that I've
owned with a speedometer which was accurate.  I realize this is not
the norm for Vanagons, but it is what it is.

On 12/6/08, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Being an '84, you may want to check the speedometer and odometer against a
> GPS. You are not going quite as far and nowhere near as fast as you think
> you are. Some are off by as much as 8-10 mph.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Chris S
> Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:38 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 2.1L DJ-code WBX into '84 Westy - first 1900 mile trip impressions
>
> This Thanksgiving weekend I took my '84 Westy "Hershey the
> Wunderboxer" on a first long trip from GA to TX, and back.  My family
> actually came along too.  If you can imagine 2 adults, 3 kids plus
> luggage, all accounting for about 750 lbs of extra weight in the
> vehicle.  The results have been nothing short of amazing for a
> WBX-powered Westfalia.  First of all, the engine is a DJ-code WBX with
> 112hp which I transplanted in its entirety, to include the cooling
> system, ECU, harness, FI, and stainless exhaust system with an ss
> Dansk muffler (thanks for the exhaust bracket, Terry!), into my '84
> out of an '89 16'' Syncro Dehler camper, a process covered in several
> previous posts.  The engine makes enough power that an even loaded
> Westy does not slow down going uphill where previously I had to work
> to maintain speed and momentum.  I simply depress the accelerator a
> little and up she goes.  There's enough power to cruise at 80+ if you
> wish.  I cruised at a leisurely 70 mph and averaged 18 MPG over the
> 1900 mile trip.  Compared to a 1.9l WBX this engine is a monster while
> returning same or better MPG.
>
> Several observations I'd like to share:
>
> 1.  Every Westy WBX should be a DJ-code WBX, but I'm biased.
> 2.  Every Vanagon should have an oil pressure and an oil temp gauge.
> 3.  It's amazing how inventive people get when given the option of
> utilizing retina-burning high-beams on the interstate.
> 4.  State troopers on I30 near Dallas are extra-vigilant.  Make sure
> your license plate lights are working!
> 5.  A Blackberry and Google Maps are great for finding your way or
> finding Starbucks in the middle of a foreign state.
>
>
> --
> Chris S.
> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
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