For most engines that operate at the upper limits of their capacity consider the following: There is no replacement for displacement. The only substitute for cubic inches is rectangular dollars. Any increase in performance will also have an exponential increase in costs and decrease in longevity, The best fuel economy can then be achieved on the tow truck. Along with the no turbocharging clause, do not advance ignition timing, increase compression, increase valve lift, etc. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Grisanti Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2013 5:55 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Callaway Vanagon quote From the just-arrived December 2013 issue of Car and Driver's regular back page feature called "what I'd do differently..." and its interview this month with Corvette guru Reeves Callaway, the C/D question is: You've turbocharged Alfas, Holdens, and Land Rovers. Is there a marque that proved to be a big mistake? Callaway: Oh, sure, the turbo system we made for the VW Vanagon. Never turbocharge something that will be driven all day long at wide-open throttle. Never. Stephen |
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