Björn Ratjen wrote: > > Hello Volks, > > I am currently overhauling a 2.1L Waterboxer with 280000kms. > 2. What can be done to improve performance? > (larger valves? different camshaft? > or: Kompressor also called blower to precharge intake air, would Digifant > recognize and adjust mixture through O2 sensor, any experiences?) > > Let's see what we come up with to make the waterboxer more lasting and more > efficient. > > Björn > > Björn Ratjen > Mill Bay, B.C. > > 1987 Vanagon est alia (self camperized) > 1978 VW Bulli (self camperized) > 1995 Passat TD Wagon (hers) > 1970 VW Beetle (son's) BJORN, 1) How much "more lasting" than 280,000 clicks do you expect ? 2) The Digifant control module would need special information like a "MAP" sensor to accurately fuel a turbo-charged engine. 3) I can think of no better way to shorten the life of a wasserboxer than to add the stresses and peak thermal loads associated with turbo-charging. Leave the turbo for Porsches & diesels ! 4) I would be very worried about reusing pistons that had high force applied during removal - I agree that VW tools are expensive but they are specified to protect components to be reused from forces that can weaken or distort their integrity. Regards, JP |
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