Date:         Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:08:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
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From:         Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1.9 and 2.1 All that different in power?
Comments: To: Steve Bonde <seb007@LIVE.COM>
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Steve any trouble getting service or do you do it all yourself?

Thanks
Jeff

> On Apr 24, 2017, at 8:00 PM, Steve Bonde <seb007@LIVE.COM> wrote:
> 
> My 2.5 Subaru fit like a dream thanks to Rocky Mountain Westy, and now I pass cars going up hills at 60mph at 11,000ft. I couldn't believe how much better it ran over Berthoud and Loveland passes than it ever did with the old 2.1. There are a lot fewer hoses and it's now easier to work on. The 1.27 drive in the automatic also makes it run at ~3500rpm @ 70 mph. 
> 
> Be a purist if you want, we'll wave when we pass. My kids love the looks they get when people realize they're being passed by a van again...at 11,000ft...on an 8-10% grade. 
> 
> Steve B. 
> '90 Carat
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Apr 24, 2017, at 6:49 PM, Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> If both engines are tuned up and running correctly the difference is
>> there.  Not huge, but enough to help get over some of those hills!  My
>> Whitestar is running the stock 2.1 on 15" wheels and it cruises well
>> between 120-130kph (GPS true speed).  I can't say any of my 1.9's ever did
>> that very well.
>> 
>> On a side note, my 3H diesel 5 speed showed up on the weekend.   2.0TDI
>> project is about to begin.....who wanted a 2,1?  :)
>> 
>> Jason
>> Uberbus
>> 
>>> On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi folks,
>>> 
>>>       I’d be interested in hearing from those that have had both a 1.9
>>> and a 2.1 motor.
>>> 
>>> A friend replaced his 1.9 last year with a rebuilt 2.1 and said it was
>>> stronger but not anything to write home about.  He seemed to think his 1.9
>>> was close enough that I keep considering maybe just getting my 1.9 re built
>>> by one of our skilled list members.
>>> 
>>> So, what real differences in power are there?
>>> 
>>> And, are there any benefits to my earlier 1.9?
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron
>>> 85 GL Auto
>>> 
>>>