Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:55:20 +0000
Reply-To: Stephen Engel <sengel543@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Stephen Engel <sengel543@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: BenT VW items
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How did the installation of GoWesty's EFI system go?
Steve Engel87 Syncro GL
On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 11:25:02 AM EDT, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
Dan
Am looking into this for a Friend in SantaFe for whom I just finished an install
of the GoWesty EFI + New Injectors so it's just the Rockers I'm interested in ~ Thanks
for the info ~
ORR ~ DeanB
On 12 Jun , 2019, at 8:39 AM, Dan N wrote:
> hi Dean,
>
> I'd suggest to try Marco injectors first .... easier to install...
>
> injectors
>
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2209878
>
> and then later the 1.25 rocker arms - it requires to remove the old rocker arms, instal new ones, turn the piston to TDC, and adjust the preload 1.2 or 2.00 turn after contact... a little bit more work or bring the van to the mechanic (which I did because I am not familiar with preload setting procedure, he charged me $50.00 including a set of new valve cover seals)...
> 1.25 rocker arms
>
> https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2216246
>
> no intention to give free advertising for Marco but the injectors result is amazing and when combine it with 1.25 rocker arms result it's even more amazing.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 7:26 AM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
> @ DanN & MBob
>
> Which is it > Rockers or Lifters? & Where do You get them ~
>
>
> On 12 Jun , 2019, at 5:50 AM, Mbob1950 wrote:
>
> > I'll second that on Marcos injectors and lifters. They completely transformed my 86 Syncro 2.1. Idles very smooth. Comes off idle quicker and stronger. More power up hills and getting a little better gas milage. 17 vs 16.
> > Thank you all for the list. I do also use FBook for info. You just have to know where to go and when to ignore a site. Easily done in notifications.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Bob
> >
> > http://idiopath2017.wordpress.com
> > http://idiopath2018.wordpress.com
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Jun 11, 2019, at 23:46, 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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