Date:         Tue, 29 Jun 1999 20:28:35 PDT
Reply-To:     vwvanman@EXCITE.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Lilley <vwvanman@EXCITE.COM>
Subject:      Re: After today, I am glad I did not give up on the Wasserboxer!
Comments: To: Jim Fritz <jfritz@decorah.k12.ia.us>
Comments: cc: vanagon@vanagon.com
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> HOW!!!!!!!  I'm getting 16.5 on my 89 Westy @65 mph and want better!


Add some bolt on performance mods,

Rebuild the engine to HP specs

add adjustable fuel pressure regulator.


I was getting 28 mph at 55 mph but mileage dropped to 21 at 70mph to 75mph.
I increased the fuel pressure to 40 psi from 36 psi and gained from 20.5 to
24.7 mpg at 70mph to 75mph.


I plan on increasing pressure a little to see results.

I still have to lighten flywheel, play with timing and mph per mpg to get
closer to having my engine fine tuned.



I am doing this on my engine that I have modified from a "stock" engine.
Only adjust the FI if you have done modifications to handle the changes OR
CAN PUT it back stock specs.

There are a lot of variables in determining mileage.  I have a 1988
Wolfsburg, with weekender interior, firestone tires at 40 psi rear 30 psi
front, single driver.  The mileage can increase if the engine works better.


I am getting @25mpg at 70mph.


Robert




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