Date: Mon, 31 May 2021 20:07:31 -0700
Reply-To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Some thoughts Mansi Speed products.
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I have yet to really drive my Syncro Westy much since having the injectors
and rockers installed earlier this month - also added an aluminum coolant
tank and replaced the front heater core and fan - all stuff I wanted to
have ldone for a few years. Because of all the hoses and mess I elected to
get the work done at my VW mechanic of choice not to mention I didn’t want
to learn from my mistakes when installing the rockers. Since getting the
van back the coolant temp climbs higher than I like - going to about 75%
and clearing the warning light and it seems the fan is not kicking in - so
some unfinished business to have completed in the next week or so - it
doesn’t go any higher than the 75% mark...but still makes me nervous enough.
Anyway the point of this ramble is that last Friday evening I took the van
out on a sunset cruise around Vancouver with my wife. We drove pout to the
University of British Columbia and down past the beaches. I had a grin
from ear to ear shifting through the gears and feeling and hearing a very
smooth 2.1 WBX. It was how I imagine driving the van was like when it was
only a pup and not as long in the tooth. Certainly a spring in her step -
and it sounds stronger.
I am very happy with results so far of this upgrade and just got to get the
coolant temp calibrated and confirm if the radiator fan thermo switch is
good...the fan works when I jump it - system was bled properly as far as I
can determine.
Bruce
On Monday, May 31, 2021, Karl Mullendore <tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote:
> Marco knows what he's doing. The results will be proven on an actual engine
> dyno, which I know he is putting together or has already. Four-hole modern
> injectors DO make a few more ponies through better atomization. I've been
> running them a couple years, before he started offering them. I'm sure he
> will
> show the proof on the dyno for the ratio rockers as well. But -
> No mention of his complete new, modern FI / ignition system to replace the
> antiquated originals? His turbo system that has been tested and proven,
> 150 hp
> as starting point? Everything he is building is top-shelf, tested, and
> worthwhile IMO. IIRC, he is/was a master tech with a Porsche racing team.
> Have you seen the dyno test videos of two of his 2.1 wbx turbo drag race
> engines? :)
>
