Date: Thu, 4 Jan 2018 09:39:04 -0800
Reply-To: Mark McCulley <mark.mcculley@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Mark McCulley <mark.mcculley@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
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Has anyone seen dyno that compares stock 2.1 to 2.1 with the new engine
management system? I see about 15hp increase from stock 2.1 to 2.2 with new
system.
-Mark
On Thu, Jan 4, 2018 at 9:18 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:
> The GoWesty system takes care of fuel and spark delivery. Except for the
> pump, regulator, and injectors it replaces most everything.
>
> Dennis
> From 40F Barefoot Bay Fl.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:15 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Engine thoughts--now Go Westy engine management system
>
> Hi folks,
>
> What does the Engine management system do? What does it replace
> in the existing engine set up?
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> On Jan 4, 2018, at 12:01, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> The Go Westy engine management system is available for pre-order,
> according to their January newsletter for $3000: https://nam04.safelinks.
> protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%
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>
> Here is the full link in case you don't trust shortened URLs:
> https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=
> http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gowesty.com%2Ftech-article-details.php%
> 3Fid%3D149%26utm_source%3DGoWesty%2BCamper%2BProducts%
> 2BList%26utm_campaign%3D67c5f4209d-GoWesty_January_
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> 148703473%26ct%3Dt(GoWesty_January_2018_Newsletter)%26mc_
> cid%3D67c5f4209d%26mc_eid%3Da446ea9eff&data=02%7C01%7C%
> 7C5ad265d218c94aaff26b08d55396c1df%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaa
> aaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636506829317978996&sdata=%2B0TQjQ2cChH%
> 2FJudlD9t21QwkXWh6whzP8Kc45smY7fg%3D&reserved=0
>
> They have done a great job, it's truly a modern EFI system, just like you
> would get with a Subaru conversion. You could add their big engine and I'm
> guessing the costs would be the same as a professional Subaru conversion
> when you include all the upgrades like exhaust, coolant pipes, shipping,
> etc., but you'd still have an obsolete push rod engine that's very
> inefficient and unreliable. Remember, power is inversely proportional to
> longevity.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of vw_van_fan_Mark
> Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 3:31 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Engine thoughts
>
> GoWesty has published dyno horsepower and torque graphs comparing their
> engines to a stock 2.1 engine. Here is a link to the HP graph.
> The dyno numbers look impressive and I would love to try a 2450cc setup.
> The complete pricing details are not yet available afaik.
>
> https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=
> http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gowesty.com%2Fimages%2Fec%2Fproducts%2Flarge%2Flarge_
> 5177aeddd9a04ec1f7c6c276a6a61f5e.jpg&data=02%7C01%7C%
> 7C5ad265d218c94aaff26b08d55396c1df%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaa
> aaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636506829317978996&sdata=FcRHNdvmmDby2rRhNLPwwHxQHO2mQv
> Zc%2FWRx9y0QXMw%3D&reserved=0
>
> Note that it says the performance numbers for their engines are all when
> also using their new proprietary fuel injection system on them. They are
> not yet offering that new FI system so pricing isn't certain at this time.
> The only reason I'd even consider such a purchase is if it would be
> compliant with Calif smog rules, which it may well be.
>
> Mark
>
> Stephen Engel wrote:
> > Yes, I read the GoWesty news. They are claiming the new 2.7 Liter WBX
> will produce 162 hp and 197 ft-lbs with 91 octane fuel. They don't say what
> engine rpm those numbers are achieved. No mention of its effect on stock
> drive train components either.
> >
> > I'm more interested in the new engine management system, but it is
> rumored to be priced at $3000!
> >
> > We will see what develops.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On Jan 3, 2018, at 11:20 PM, Eric Caron <eric.caron@ICLOUD.COM> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi listers,
> >>
> >> Did anyone else read with interest about this new GW engine and fuel
> system management system?
> >>
> >> If I read correctly it said something like 80 percent more horse power.
> >>
> >> If the 2.1 had about 95 HP then does this new version of our engine
> have 171 hp?
> >> That just can’t be right. Math is not my area.
> >> It also talked about increased torque , so this new engine sounds
> like a beast.
> >>
> >> Anyone else read the description and have initial thoughts?
> >>
> >> Not something I need now but I do plan to keep my van forever so future
> options are being kept in mind.
> >>
> >> Then again by the time my 1.9 is done maybe GW will have a electric
> motor.
> >>
> >> Eric Caron
> >
>
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