Yes..was running a turbo. I didn't have the wherewithall to get the fuel system dialed in so the mixture was right. Then along came the Zetec option..Never looked back. Gained about 30+ hp and it drove perfectly...Just like the Zetec or a Subie 2.2..only still had 47 miles of coolant hose. Oh, and water jacket gaskets..and..and.. Daryl of AA Transaxle (425) 788-4070 aatransaxle.com 86 Syncro Westy Zetec in the trunk ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 9:46 AM Subject: Re: 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)
> On May 25, 2009, at 12:00 AM, Jake de Villiers wrote: > >> Seriously, Daryll was running a 5psi boost turbo on his WBX - I >> think I've got pix here if you need them. =) > > Operative word = was. > > Him got Zetec in his Syncro now and turbo-charging a weak engine is > not high on my list of priorities. Changing distributor curves and > exhaust systems sounds like much more fun! > > Thanks Jake. > > Jim |
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