Date:         Sun, 17 Jan 1999 01:11:44 -0500
Reply-To:     Pat <pdooley@GTE.NET>
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From:         Pat <pdooley@GTE.NET>
Subject:      Re: JEEP wheels
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Good point.
I'm glad I have a 2.3 turbo where the WB used to be.
The 2.3 lump just loves putting along at 2500-3000rpm.  HP is adjustable
from 140 to >200.  Just depends on how much boost you care to run and how
many spare transaxles you have laying around.


>That's assuming that the engine has enough power at 3000rpm to keep the van
>moving.  Peak HP for the 1986-1991 2.1L engines is at 4800 rpm.  I doubt
>you'll be able to push a Vanagon through the air at 65mph at only 3000rpm
>
>Regards,
>Jim Davis
>

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