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Date:         Sun, 14 Apr 1996 21:49:44 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Vdubdude@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Turbos

In a message dated 96-04-13 02:50:37 EDT, you write:

>>Date: Fri, 12 Apr 1996 22:36:47 -0700 >>To:turbotim@newdimensions.com >>From:stirling@rof.net (James Cohen) >>Subject:Turbos >> >>Tim, >>I'm on both the Corrado list and on the Vanagon list (can you see the >>conflict in my life?). I just read that Dennis Haynes asked about a turbo >>for the wasserboxer. It would be great if *someone* developed one for the >>Vanagons. I think the fanatics who own these vehichles would buy them by >>the van-load. >> >>However, a more realistic point is that NO ONE has developed any >>performance enhancing mods for the wasserboxer. If ever there was a >>vehicle that needed more power it's the Vanagon. This is a completely >>untapped market and if even modest hp gains were attainable (with bolt-ons >>etc.) the demand would be over whelming. >> >>Just a thought... >> >>James > >Red '93 SLC >Red '87 GTI > and >'67 deluxe >'71,81,'85 Westies > >

In a reprint of CARtest magazine from South Africa from perhaps ten years ago:

VW Turbobus

John Conchie, of Alpine Developments (in South Africa) has intended to provide the best of both worlds by equipping the watercooled 1.9 liter wasserboxer motor with a turbo system. This conversion should be available through South African VW dealers countrywide. An unlimited distance one-year warranty will be offered for those vehicles with under 20,000 km. The conversion is as follows:

*Cosworth 7.2:1 low compression pistons *Garrett PB-03 turbocharger (specially built for this application and requires no intercooler) mounted below oil level and fed with a special oil pump similar to the double auto stickshift type 1 oil pump increasing the oil pump casing 20 mm? *intake is single centrally-mounted blow-through 36mm Dellorto Twin choke carburetor (specially built for the Turbobus it is all aluminum for extra strength) *the only other differences are, spark plugs,air filter, and accelerator cable

* 1500 RPM 30% boost * 2200 RPM 100% boost

* power is increased from 57kW, to 105kW @ 4700 RPM * torque is increased from 141 Nm @ 2600 RPM, to 272 Nm @ 3000 RPM

* 0-61 MPH was 22.8 sec now 12.99 sec

This article is available in reprint as well as many other Vanagon-only road test articles from around the world in a book named VOLKSWAGEN bus-camper-van 1979-1989 from Brooklands Road Test books. ISBN 1 870642 783. I bought mine from Midlife Classic Cars discounted automotive books 4233 Carol Ann Drive Charlotte, NC 28215 Phone/fax (704) 598-5113 100 pages, pictures on every page.

Ric VdubDude@aol.com


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