2.1 WBX = 90 hp, 2.2 Subaru = 135 hp 2.5 Subaru = 165 hp The torque figures are pretty similar - I have graphs if you need them. =)
On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote: > So how much real-world power/effect will that additional .3 get you? > > re: Benny- every time I see one of those posts I think 'there's no way he > got paid what that job was worth...' He should take his skillz to Northern > California, where he can get paid a premium for his magic without having to > deal with all that rust, with enough Vanagons around to keep him in beer > forever. He'd be a lot closer to Mexico, too. > > Cya, > Robert > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Warren Lail > Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 4:09 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Rust ... > > Benny Boy wrote: "That van as a new heart now... run's like a champ." > > It looks great Ben. I'm thinking of upgrading my 2.2 subie to a 2.5. Lots > of extra work or is it fairly straightforward? (I installed the 2.2 myself, > so I'm familiar with the general labor requirements.) > > I have lots more power than my 2.1Boxer, but I could use more! > > Warren in Santa Fe > 88 Westy >
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