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Date:         Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:51:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: BenT VW items
Comments: To: Pat Spragge <spraggepat@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CAFdLW6kroyZy0AwwFwnqXMSyp4b+e5VKGGYML=EphyphcRRqiw@mail.gmail.com>
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ooppps...

NO timing change required

dan

On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 7:50 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> there's NO recommended spark plugs to use... but my preference is NGK > BP6ET (3 prongs plug) I use them on all my vans. > > I don't know the stock ratio... you have to ask Marco for that. > > dan > > On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 7:45 AM Pat Spragge <spraggepat@gmail.com> wrote: > >> A couple of questions... >> >> Regarding the injectors, is there a preferred spark plug to use? Is there >> any need to change timing from the standard setting? >> >> ...and the rockers, what is the stock ratio? >> >> Thx, >> Patrick >> >> > On Jun 11, 2019, at 9:46 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: >> > >> > hi Dean, >> > >> > my observations here are subjective, some of us may agree, some not... >> so >> > take it as they are... >> > on our 2 vans, my son's 2WD tintop and my Syncro tintop, both 2,1 WBX... >> > we installed Marco's fuel injectors on both.. >> > - it was big improvement in responsiveness in acceleration on passing >> on >> > freeway at 55mph and up... >> > >> > we installed later on a set of 1,25 rocker arms from Marco on both >> > engines... >> > - it's even better... idle is smoother... >> > - we feel we have more HP >> > - requiring less downshift on uphill grades >> > >> > so... please take it as is... if you got a set and don't have the same >> > result... please don't blame me... >> > >> > I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms... >> > >> > regards >> > >> > dan >> > >> >> On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 8:57 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> Dan >> >> >> >> What do the Marco 1.25Rockers do for You ~ >> >> >> >>> On 11 Jun , 2019, at 8:38 PM, Dan N wrote: >> >>> >> >>> I don't use FB... I am not sure if I posted or mentioned some of the >> >> items >> >>> I like... here's a recap: >> >>> >> >>> - stainless steel coolant hoses >> >>> - all the silicone hoses around the engine >> >>> - Marco fuels injectors >> >>> - Marco 1.25 rocker arms >> >>> >> >>> dan >> >> >> >


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