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  • Re: Fox engine in Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 4 Dec 2004 09:22:07 -0700
    ...x 3.40 in.) 81.0 mm x 86.4 mm (3.19 in. x 3.40 in.) 81.0 mm x 86.4...
  • Re: 2nd Oil Cooler...
    Historical mailing list - DOUGLAS
    Sat, 22 Jun 1996 12:00:24 -0700
    ...If I push my split with a 36 hp at > 60mph, > >>when I replace it with my new 1600 DP 65 hp unit, I...
  • Re: Kyles' view on the Eurospec Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:25:50 -0400
    ...Why does the graph represent "corrected crank HP" as being nearly identical to "crank HP" whereas in the number chart at the bottom of...
  • Re: try again: Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Wed, 26 Jun 1996 21:07:48 -0500 (CDT)
    ...first) digit, then this motor is (and the original was) a 40 HP? I thought that the '64 USA imports were 1500 standard? Thanks...
  • Re: Synthetic Tranny Oil?
    Historical mailing list - Randy Charrette
    Wed, 31 Oct 2001 17:46:37 -0500
    ...Worked for me!</P> <P>Randy Charrette</P> <P>Longmont, CO<BR><BR></P></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>&gt;From: "JOHNSON,DAVID (HP...
  • Re: ECU/Rocker Kit for Testing by Dennis Haynes
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 10:34:19 -0400
    ...3,500 rpm Torque jumps from about 21 to about 30 and horsepower jumps from about 51 HP to about 63 HP. About 75...
  • Re: When can I get Wasserboxer power graphs?
    Historical mailing list - mike and shari
    Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:40:57 -0700
    ...about 4000 rpm's. "David Marshall (Fast Forward)" wrote: > I am looking for the graphs showing the relation of RPM vs HP/Torque for...
  • Re: Porsche's SUV
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Sun, 6 Oct 2002 11:27:17 -0500
    There's what the world needs -- a 5,000 lb 450 hp ute that runs 168 mph. Wonder how many people it's going...
  • Re: Found motor for Swap, need advice
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Tue, 5 May 1998 12:20:15 -0400
    ...1780cc CIS FI 90@5500 rpm HP 100@3000 rpm Torque 3.19x3.40 Bore & Stroke 8.5:1 Compression 28@2000 rpm Oil...
  • Re: wonder if the gear heads here could get that in a vanagon 1001 hp :)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 18 Sep 2005 18:42:58 +1200
    ...The highest hp ive heard of was about 1500 hp from an RB26 and</font></div> <div><br></div> <div>These guys are talking...
  • Transmission
    Historical mailing list - HENNING KRISTIANSEN
    Tue, 12 Jan 1999 18:21:06 +0100
    ...Wich transmission ( 1979-> ) can manage a 2,5 TDI engine with 140HP (180 HP Chip tuned) and 300-400 Nm Anyone heard of a...
  • Dodge Sprinter - Ultimate Dreambus!!!
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 09:01:49 -0700
    ...The Mercedes-Benz engine also generates 154 hp @ 3,800 rpm and 243 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1,600-2,400 rpm." __________________________________ Do you...
  • Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 May 2012 21:01:09 -0700
    ...there are 2.0 liter 16 valve VW inline fours pushed to 400 hp with turbocharging and other enhancements. ECU's are worked on...
  • Re: Fire Extinguishers
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 20:09:40 -0700
    ...Early aircooled engines (25 & 36-40 hp) used AS41 alloy for the cases. AS41 is: aluminum 4.2% silicon 1%. The remainder is... magnesium...
  • HOT VWs want ads ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 22 Dec 95 12:08:41 CST
    ...Peter (705) 673-5168 <picture shows a really clean-looking single-cab pickup truck, with Audi spoked rims> Judson superchargers for 36 & 40 hp...
  • NEW 1.9 TDI and TD engines for sale COMPLETE!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Sep 1999 14:27:26 EDT
    ...hp @ 4200 rpm and 111 ftlbs of torque at 2400-3400 rpm or the TDI engine (Code AHU) that makes 90 hp @ 4000 rpms...
  • Re: Can I replace a Solex 28 PICT with 30 PICT 2?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Jun 1996 02:25:50 -0400
    My 1961 40 hp SAE bus was converted to 12 volts by the P.O. As a result, I have no choke. I can...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:16:58 -0500
    ...0 L four cyl 269 hp engine has just been shown by VW. And the thing > gets 40-50 mpg. > > Thats all i can...
  • Fridge Relay etc.
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 4 Jul 95 17:32:38 PDT
    ...alf@hpptc38.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Re: 2nd Oil Cooler...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 1996 23:16:58 -0700 (PDT)
    ...If I push my split with a 36 hp at 60mph, >>when I replace it with my new 1600 DP 65 hp unit, I...
  • Why no HP upgrades?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
    Thu, 24 May 2012 18:59:47 -0700
    ...I'd love to add another 50 HP - but the 7 or 8 HP I added were enough to make me happy and make...
  • FS-turbo diesel parts
    Historical mailing list - greg rich
    Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:19:42 MDT
    ...It a had a 1.6 liter 68 hp turbo diesel engine (Cdn model) and all motor parts are available - turbo unit with manifolds...
  • Re: Mobil 0W-40
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:51:38 -0500
    ...Chris M. <"Busbodger" of "TEAM SLOWPOKE"> Cookeville, Tennessee ICQ# 5944649 scm9985@tntech.edu '78 VW Westfalia (67 HP -> that is...67 Hamster Power) '65...
  • Electric VW Pick up truck
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    6 Nov 1995 16:09:39 -0800
    ...at rear end of pickup bed Motor - 20 Hp dc motor, 120 volt, peak currents 400 amps. Typical cruise on freeway, 55, 4th gear...
  • has anyone put a 1.9L van on a dyno?
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Tue, 24 Apr 2001 22:06:07 -0500
    ...I can cruise all day at 70-80 mph ( 4000-4600 rpm) with the temperature just below the middle of the gauge. Mileage is...
  • Re: Fire Extinguishers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 22:24:38 -0500
    ...40 -0700 Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> writes: > Doing about 2 minutes of research reveals the following: > > Early aircooled engines (25 & 36-40 hp...
  • Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Mon, 22 May 2000 16:09:37 EDT
    ...FI setup and exhaust system and get a bolt on turbo/FI system to boost the HP to 200. (Cost alone is @$4000) Robert
  • Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Sun, 9 Aug 2009 15:26:55 -0400
    ...the adaptor plate, and then bought a junkyard engine for say $400. Or a Suby. It's all in how much you have lying...
  • Re: Battery Relay for Aux Battery.
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 27 Nov 1996 15:12:44 -0500
    ...It's not the ordinary 40A relay. > >-- >-- > ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / > / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / > _____/ / / 916.785.9453 (Telnet 785-9453) / > / / / email...
  • Re: Car model names
    Historical mailing list - ~David~M-
    Mon, 27 Dec 1999 15:57:41 -0500
    ...Mon, 27 Dec 1999 13:40:00 -0600 From: Brian Asbury <brian@NAVO.HPC.MIL> Subject: Was Eurovan, now VW names I believe "Golf...
  • Re: rpm@60
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 19 Dec 2001 10:40:12 -0700
    ...That's the most efficient engine speed/hp/fuel economy range. I recall this from many years ago when I had a squareback, so...
  • Re: try again: Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Jun 1996 02:02:03 -0400
    ...first) digit, then this motor is (and the original was) a 40 HP? I thought that the '64 USA imports were 1500 standard? i...
  • HOT VWs buses for sale ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 24 Mar 96 18:47:41 CST
    ...John Roberts, PO Box 1631, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 (408) 659-2312, fax (408) 393-9391 <picture shows truck with commercial sign on driver...
  • Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:49:38 -0700
    ...Speed (mph) Total drag (hp) 33.67 -10.72 44.89 -26.41 56.11 -46.59 67.33 -71.25 78.55 -102...
  • Re: New diesel from VW
    Historical mailing list - PSD
    Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:13:39 -0500
    ...0 L four cyl 269 hp engine has just been shown by VW. And the thing > gets 40-50 mpg. > > Thats all i can...
  • Re: Engine Wear
    Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 11:03:46 -0800
    ...70mph and 80mph? Drag is Inverse to speed? I'd like to know how much extra HP it takes to push my shoebox at...
  • Re: Who wants to be the guinea pig?
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:09:29 -0400
    ...The "60 HP" is BS. The $400 on sale for $70, more so. GFchips no doubt stands for Get F*. (Fleeced, not what the...
  • Veedo Speedo Workin's
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 3 Jan 95 15:33:19 PST
    ...alf@hpptc44.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Porsche in a van
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:51:21 -0700
    ...ABS, traction control, and a six-speed sequential tranny..Couple that to the water cooled proven motor at around 500 hp..What more could...
  • Got me a T1 Type 2
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 03 May 1994 13:10:03 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Why? Because it has cargo doors on both sides! Also because 1963 was the last full year for Type 2s having the 40 hp...
  • Re: 500W portable computer?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 23:53:19 -0500
    ...Thinkpads (A20M and T23) use 72-watts; an HP 5500ct > Omnibook has about a 40-watt supply. This is for computing+charging. They also...
  • Re: Fwd: Re: Instant Horsepower?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Sun, 7 May 2000 08:34:33 -0700
    ...This is where the added HP can be easily found, chipping the 325E to rev above the stock redline. No magic here. Vanagons need...
  • Re: Fire Extinguishers
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 21:29:58 -0600
    ...Fire Extinguishers > > Doing about 2 minutes of research reveals the following: > > Early aircooled engines (25 & 36-40 hp) used AS41 alloy for the cases...
  • Re: Gas Tank Sealant
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 13:42:42 -0500
    ...Go >to their "Specialty Coatings" section and check out their $40 gas tank >sealant kit. > > Jay > >http://www.eastwoodco.com/cgi-bin/sgdynamo.exe...
  • Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:19:41 -0700
    ...Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM >I'm interested >-----Original Message----- >From: Robert Lilley <Wolfvan88@AOL...
  • Re: lurker with buying question
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 25 Aug 2004 15:15:56 -0600
    ...like plugs, rotor cap, setting timing, etcl) hiway cruising and the fact that, while run at about the same hiway rpm (4000 rpm) as...
  • Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - PSD
    Sat, 19 Sep 2015 00:12:12 -0400
    ...the transfer pump failed first, causing the HPFP failure). The estimate the dealer quoted was $5,400. I declined their service and had the...
  • RE: 3.0 Liter Subaru Six
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 05 Jan 1996 21:51:29 PST
    ...32 valves, 230 bhp @ 5,400 rpm, 224 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm, maximum engine speed = 7,000 rpm. 2) SVX 3.3 liter...
  • Re: vanagon top speed, extrapolation
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Fri, 3 Sep 2004 13:50:31 -0400
    ...50 > 40.000 -103.63 > 45.000 -134.59 > 50.000 -168.00 > > > > Converted into Imperial units: > > Speed (mph) Total drag (hp) > > 33.67...
  • Re: tdi
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Sat, 1 Dec 2001 14:50:10 -1000
    ...Competing > against the 400+hp gorillas of the rally world, the TDI's torque make makes > the little Golf consistently one of the fastest...
  • Re: Van-O-Rama: update on Mike Miller's post very long
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 12:00:24 -0700
    ...Mike On 10/22/02 11:40 AM, "Chris Mills" <scmills@TNTECH.EDU> wrote: > So you're saying there is a real Ferrari V...
  • Re: How do you when your springs need to be replaced?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:23:39 -0700
    ...And at a power to weight of approximately (being generous here) 40lbs per hp....It ain't never gonna be a sport car... You...
  • Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:47:30 -0400
    ...Speed (mph) Total drag (hp) 33.67 -10.72 44.89 -26.41 56.11 -46.59 67.33 -71.25 78.55 -102...
  • Re: If our engine cases weren't hard enough to find....
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 8 Jul 2003 10:34:44 -0400
    ...2421818261&category=33623 > > They hack off the water jackets then pound 400 hp out of > > them. Ouch. > > ?? wait a minute ... something isn't right...
  • Re: Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 24 May 2012 01:05:27 -0400
    ...Why no bolt-on HP upgrades to the 2.1 WBX? Ok, so it is now Thursday in Osnabruck, Graz, and SA, and it...
  • Chips and Rocker Kits = HP!!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Nov 1998 06:49:18 -0800
    ...we can make your Vanagons faster?? Kyle -- Kyle Wade (408) 426-1431 OR (408) 429-9424 Keeper of the Volks-Motorsports page Home Page...
  • Re: Multi Meter
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Sun, 8 Dec 2013 11:08:33 -0800
    Simpson?, Triplett?, HP? these D'arsonval moving-coil meters have some features not found on the digital Communist China imports available at your local...
  • Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
    Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
    Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:52:10 -0400
    ...Speed (mph) Total drag (hp) 33.67 -10.72 44.89 -26.41 56.11 -46.59 67.33 -71.25 78.55 -102...
  • Re: vanagon top speed, extrapolation
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Sat, 4 Sep 2004 00:37:13 -0700
    ...50 40.000 -103.63 45.000 -134.59 50.000 -168.00 Converted into Imperial units: Speed (mph) Total drag (hp) 33.67...
  • Head Gasket Woes
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 13 Feb 95 12:06:08 PST
    ...alf@hpptc44.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/