Date:         Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:05:37 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty 2.4L Engine
Comments: To: "Danny C." <bruiserbabie@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <60463.93258.qm@web33908.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Congrats on your new powerplant. Having that extra power means a lot at
times.

Keep in mind however, that our vans were designed for a period when in
the USA speed limits were much lower  and best performance in the vans
was at 55 mph. The tranny engine combination met that need well and fuel
economy was good. Now if you don't drive at 70 on the highway you run
the risk of getting run over. But at those speeds the economy of a 55
mph vehicle goes to pieces. Just something to keep in mind. But it is a
joy to be able to pass other vehicles by having the power to do so.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com



Danny C. wrote:
> So I got my 2.4L GoWesty engine installed and running today. WOW!!!!! It only has 34 miles on it and boy is there a big difference in power compared to my 1.9L. I can actually accelerate on the freeway going 65 mph to 85 mph. And hills WOW!!!! I can also accelerate going up hill now and the engine is not even broke in yet. Im very happy with it. I id not want a race car I only wanted to be able to drive like a normal car.
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> Portland, Oregon
> '84 Westy (Vanny)
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