Date: Fri, 9 Apr 1999 16:29:25 -0400
Reply-To: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: Vrroom!!!! Performance upgrades
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Don't waste your money. I have (3) 2.1L engines with big
holes in the top of the blocks. Now, what do you think forcing
more H.P.'s out of the engine is going to do? How many days do you
think this engine is going to last? It's a very simple equation:
more h.p.'s less life expectance.
DOo and engine conversion and your set.
Eric 86-VW4x4
vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z
Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Fri, 9 Apr 1999, Stuart MacMillan wrote:
> Okay, fellow Vanagoneers, after some research and a lot of good input
> from another list member I've decided to do my own rebuild on a 2.1 core
> I have and make it into something with a bit more oomph. I will replace
> the 1.9 in my '84 Westy with this unit, and I should have plenty of time
> to work on it before the 1.9 blows up! Or maybe not. . .
>
> The guy at Strictly German (http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/9008/
> beware: tacky animated gif here that might offend) in Portland does
> performance upgrades (anyone know anything about them?), but that would
> be too easy, and I just can't resist the challenge and thrill of DIY!
> (Besides, what do I need a warranty for? No risk no reward!)
>
> So, some questions for the list:
>
> 1. Anyone using the big intake valve heads available now or the 1.25
> rocker arms?
> 2. Any case improvements needed? Should studs with any amount of
> corrosion be replaced? How about using the $200 performance studs from
> FGA?
> 3. Advice on performance cams and sources? Or anyone have
> lift/duration/overlap specs I could use to have one done up locally?
> 4. Anyone have experience on boring out the cylinders? I have heard
> that 1.5 mm works.
> 5. Where do you get the oversize pistons/rings without cylinders?
> 6. Any performance equipment/parts suppliers to recommend?
> 7. Anyone have a cross reference of air-cooled performance parts that
> can be used in the Vanagon?
> 8. Anyone know of a good machine shop in Seattle that doesn't snicker at
> VW work, or do I have to ship everything to a performance shop in
> California? Which one?
> 9. To get maximum performance you must also improve intake systems and
> exhaust systems, any experience out there in this?
> 10. Any engine blueprinters out there who have worked over a 2.1?
>
> 11. And last, but not least, any speed freaks who have investigated
> turbocharging the 2.1?
>
> I figure a mildly hopped-up 2.1+ that doesn't have to run the A/C or
> power steering "power suckers" that some of you slack-armed,
> luxury-loving *wimps* out there need would be able to move me and my
> stuff along at a good clip, even up hill. =;)
>
> Sorry for the long list, and TIA for your thoughts, flames, advice, etc.
> It's time for a new and exciting thread now that spring is here--so jump
> in!
> --
> Stuart MacMillan
>
> '84 Westy
> '65 MGB
> '74 MGB GT
>
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