Date:         Wed, 13 Oct 1999 20:16:55 EDT
Reply-To:     CMathis227@AOL.COM
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From:         Chuck Mathis <CMathis227@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85 Westy - need more POWER
Comments: To: kyle@networkelec.com
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Kyle;

This same question came up on the Fast German Auto web site
(http://www.fastgermanauto.com/).  Their response suggested an exhaust header
system, high ratio rocker arms, Bosch Platinium +4's, and a K&N air filter to
get a 25 hp gain.  For still more you could go with some big valve heads and
a 2.1L crank.  One of the magazines dedicated to little rice burner cars
suggested having the injectors matched can net several extra ponies.  The
theory makes sense but I don't know how well it will work with the Bosch
system or how practical it would be to do it (or have it done).

Chuck
'85 Westy w/46K miles

>I'm new to the list and I'm sure this has been discussed many times before,

>but I cant find any info on adding horsepower.  Are there any aftermarket

>parts that can help?  Custom exhaust, intake, anything?  I drive to Tahoe to

>ski and even a few extra Hp would be great.  Could anyone point me to some

>reference material?  I don't want to replace the whole engine, I'd just like

>to drive past a slow vehicle turnout once in a while.


>Thanks

>Kyle - 85 Westfalia w/90k miles