Date:         Mon, 8 Jun 1998 14:00:20 -0400
Reply-To:     Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
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From:         Derek Drew <drew@INTERPORT.NET>
Subject:      VW Trends On 10 percent HP Increase With New Ratio Rockers
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I am not sure if this is the same thing that Kyle was bringing us, but read
on...

VW Trends: August 1998

Feature Article

Headline: 1.25:1 Radio Rockers for the Waterboxer

"Its no secret the Vanagon, with its Waterboxer engine, is somewhat
lackiing in the performance department. When you have a vehicle with the
aeordynamics of a boxcar and a 100hp engine, the performance will be
somewhat underwheliming. Well, Fast German Auto of Santa Clara, California
has a set of 1.25:1 rocker arms that will give a boost in performance, is
easy to install, and is inexpensive to boot. We paid a visit to the guys at
Fast German Auto to see just how simple the installation is.

"If you would like to know more about Fast German Auto's Vanagon engine
reguilds or about its performance parts for the Waterboxer engine, call the
number in the source box; a staff member will be happy to answer your
questions."

Fast German Auto
2911 South Oak
Santa Ana, CA 92707

Lots of pictures of installation.

"Fast German Auto estimates the power gain to be about 10 percent over
stock. How's that for quick and easy bolt-on performance?"

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Now that I have gone to the trouble to type this in, anybody care to call
them and find out the real dope?



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