Date:         Wed, 15 Apr 1998 00:27:04 -0400
Reply-To:     Erik O <koesel@UAKRON.EDU>
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From:         Erik O <koesel@UAKRON.EDU>
Subject:      Re: REPOST! ECU CHIP AND ROCKERS UPGRADE!!!!
Comments: To: John Anderson <vwbus@MINDSPRING.COM>,
          "Vanagon@VANAGON.COM" <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
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John Anderson wrote:
>
> >I'm interested in what happens to the longevity of the engine.  It's
> >not rocket science...more power, same basic hardware, more wear.
>
> Actually more power can also equal less lugging the engine, less overreving
> the engine, staying at lower revs longer, less wear.  Sort of a hard call
> depends if driving habits can change as a result of the power increase.
>

I'm looking into a NOS system for my van. It'll bolt right up to my CIS
injection system. The kit I'm looking at claims 40hp with the fogger. If
I can find a jet that will lower that to say 20-25 hp, then I might
bite. I'll hook it up to give me the boost I want at full throttle. This
way I can have that extra power when getting on the highway and passing.
I don't think it means that much more wear on the engine. The engine
will benefit at times with the added charge. The trans is another story
though :(
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