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Date:         Wed, 9 Dec 1998 05:10:48 -0600
Reply-To:     Blue Eyes <lvlearn@MCI2000.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Blue Eyes <lvlearn@MCI2000.COM>
Organization: Vexation Computer
Subject:      Re: Question on 15" rims 4 Vanagon
Comments: To: Larry Hamm <ldhamm@XMISSION.COM>
Comments: cc: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Larry Hamm wrote: >I would advise against much taller tires with a stock diesel Westy, as you may wind up losing top speed, and will have less power at all speeds."

I've talked to several 5-speed atmo 1.6 diesel Vanagon or Westy owners, and every one reports a higher top speed. I think the top end toque drop is limiting the vehicle speed rather than peak horsepower, so I think that tweaking to a slightly taller effective gearing will work if the diesel is running well. Just my opinion. John.


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