Date:         Tue, 8 Sep 1998 20:33:03 -0400
Reply-To:     wbarker@NOTES.CC.BELLCORE.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Wil Barker <wbarker@NOTES.CC.BELLCORE.COM>
Subject:      Converting a 1.9 to a 2.1 Wasserboxer
Comments: To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Hi there!

I've got an '85 Vanagon GL Westfalia with 160K miles on it.
It's got 100psi in both front cylinders and 160psi in the back, but it runs
pretty well.  My mechanic (German) prefers to do the whole motor when
you've
got more than 150K miles.  I agree.

I've got a 1.9 motor right now and I'd like to switch to 2.1 if I'm putting
in a whole new (rebuilt) motor.  Anyone ever do this?

My mechanic like to use ONLY VW rebuilds ($3000 ish) which I don't think
will let me upgrade.  From what I understand, they need to keep my 1.9 case
and put in a 2.1 (76mm) crank to increase the displacment.

So... I'm looking hard for the best / most reputable Wasserboxer engine
building co. I can
find.  As well as any other safe ways to get a bit more power (??) out of a
2.1 Wasser.

Ideas I've come across so far:

Berg 1.4:1 ratio rockers
Port / Pollish the heads
Header / muffer

I'd like to keep it pretty simple and close to stock, for
many reasons.
Thanks!

- Wil
'85 Westy GL