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Date:         Wed, 5 Jan 2011 12:46:07 -0800
Reply-To:     Matt Thyer <matt_thyer@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Matt Thyer <matt_thyer@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: [WetWesties] Bostig Turbo update
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Photos or it never happened J

Actually, I'm really interested in seeing what the install looks like on Vana White. Bet the turbo spinning up sounds sexy on that van.

MT

From: wetwesties@yahoogroups.com [mailto:wetwesties@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daryl Christensen Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:52 PM To: 'Bostig Core'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; Syncro@yahoogroups.com; wetwesties@yahoogroups.com Subject: [WetWesties] Bostig Turbo update

Cross posting the heck out of this one as I chat with lots of different lists.

Got about 200 miles on my Turbo setup. Frickin Awesome....I am one happy camper... The wait was worth it definitely. Took a guy for a short test drive today. After he punched it in 2nd, he was hooked and I could see him wondering what to sell to get one for his van. The kit went together very nicely and relatively easily for me. The rough install documents were surprisingly good. Surprisingly few glitches in the whole procedure considering this is an early kit. Kit came with the Turbo, intercooler w/2 fans, piping, hardware, heat shields, DashDAQ unit for data logging, Zeitronix logger, Saab APC, Wideband O2 setup, new injectors and plugs, wiring and install destructions. All I needed was there. It all fit. Its all good quality and nicely done. I got almost 16 mpg on the first 120 miles with a heavy rt foot and a big grin on my face. Tranny is still good with stock gearing as the little motor will spin up to 7K without complaint. No problem going up hills or keeping up with the best of them at over 80 mph even with only the 7 lbs of boost for now. I run just shy of 27" tires and its all a good match for my 5300 lb rig. Jim insists on regular data logs to keep an eye on how she is doing and has been johhny on the spot for the few questions I have had so far. They are very careful to make it all right and make it last without frying a piston. Do need to use 92 octane fuel to keep the ping down. The rest is up to me to maintain it and wait till he OK's the jump to 12 lbs boost after we are both happy with it all. All in all, I am very pleased and glad I did this conversion. There are several good engine options out there and I am glad I did this one for sure. Do your research, ask questions and test drive each if you can and take your best shot.

Daryl of AA Transaxle 425-788-4070 "On the cutting edge of Old technology" 86 Syncro Westy w/Turbo Zetec in the trunk (and loving it)

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