Date:         Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:51:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Bostig engine
Comments: To: Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <86476e250908181202k40278b49qd5a388a4b13d101e@mail.gmail.com>
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You could check out getting a different throttle body. I just had an auto
tranny put in my 84 (with an I4 engine). I had the machanic put on the
throttle body from a jetta so the shift points would be correct for the
engine. Something to think about.

Cheers,
Doug

On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 3:02 PM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:

> On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:36 AM, Danny C. <bruiserbabie@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have a automatic transmission and a Bostig in there vanagon?
> > What kind of fuel mileage are you getting? How was the instalation?
> >
>
> I've heard some feedback on the Zetec with the Vanagon AT and it's not
> good.  No problem with the kit or the intsall, that goes fine.  But
> apparently the gear spacing on the AT just doesn't fit well with the Zetec
> power curve. And I'm disappointed hearing that because I drive a '90 WEsty
> automatic and was planning on the Zetec when this engine goes.
>



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