Date:         Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:02:32 -0500
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: FS: DJ 2.1L 112 hp engine ...
Comments: To: David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <677937.34430.qm@web82708.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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David, the DJ code magic is in higher compression through different
pistons, more advanced timing, different distributor, different ECU,
no catalytic converter, no O2 sensor and an updated Digijet system.
93 octane gas is mandatory if you leave timing at DJ spec.

On 2/24/09, David Kao <dtkao0205@yahoo.com> wrote:
> The used 2.1 WBX I picked up last week has the code MV. This is a
> standard US or North America version of WBX. It is rated at 90 to
> 95 HP. Am I right that DJ coded one is a SA version? So what
> is the real difference between a DJ coded one and US standard one
> such as one that is MV coded? Does that 20+ HP come from the block
> or is it from else where, such as ECU, intake (AFM, throttle, etc.)
> and exhaust system? I think higher compression ratio alone will not
> give extra 20+ HP from 90 or 95.
>
> Obviously I am on the wrong coast either. But I am interested in
> finding out if it is possible for the MV coded to be pushed toward
> the direction of a DJ coded one, especially if it won't cost an arm
> and a leg to get to.
>
> David
>
>
> --- On Tue, 2/24/09, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
>> From: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
>> Subject: Re: FS: DJ 2.1L 112 hp engine ...
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 10:43 AM
>> Dude, you're on the wrong coast!
>>
>> On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 8:58 AM, <JordanVw@aol.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> > FS:  DJ 2.1L 112 hp engine   It
>> > runs excellent.  $600 any interest?
>> >
>> > local pickup in allentown, pa.  only.   will not ship.
>> >
>> > not mine, selling for a friend.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> --
>> Casey
>> '87 300TD
>> '94 100CSQ Avant
>> '89 Bluestar
>

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