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• Re: Alternator continuous-duty rating?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 17:19:12 -0400
  ...At 750 watts/HP you have 1.44 HP right there. For the alternator rpm it is the ratio of the circumference of the...
• Re: TDI or not--Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 07:24:54 -0800
  My beetle TDI specifies full synthetic 5-40 to be changed every 5,000 miles--problem is I'm having difficulty finding 5-40...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 07:15:10 -0700
  ...Wednesday, October 20, 1999 5:55 AM Subject: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM > I am thinking...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 11:03:48 -0600
  ...Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL I expect the moderators will close this out soon, but the Corvair turbo was a single, 150 HP...
• RE:97 Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Ken and Charlotte Miller
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 01:35:03 -0400
  ...I bet you won't find a camper equipped like this stickered for under 40K. Youch!!! Ken 104303.704@compuserve.com
• Re: How many Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 12:50:01 -0700
  ...This is also what they did with the Eurovan in 2001 or whatever year they dropped the price $5k and increased the HP. In...
• Re: Waterboxer Power vs transplants
  Historical mailing list - Carl Cobb
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 15:04:03 -0700
  ...The 93-later Golf-Jetta 2.0 is 115 hp @5,400 rpm, and 136 ft lb. of torque at 3,200 rpm. This...
• Re: vanagon top speed, extrapolation
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 6 Sep 2004 14:14:59 -0500
  ...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: storage box
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:09:18 -0600
  ...https://igcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t51.2885-15/10802551_1004618506220964_1388766186_n.jpg Then I began to think, what...
• Re: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:48:53 -0800
  I expect the moderators will close this out soon, but the Corvair turbo was a single, 150 HP in the early body style through...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:14:02 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more), in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM I am thinking about putting together...
• Re: Multi Meter
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 8 Dec 2013 13:35:16 -0600
  ...Al Knoll HP 1972-2000 > > > > On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 3:38 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Time I guess to step...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 14:41:29 -0400
  ...In my mind, a conversion that barely makes a few HP more than a WBX and doesn't increase the mileage seems a waste...
• Re: Kinda-Friday has anyone built a diesel boxer?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 09:21:56 -0800
  ...Sat, 30 Nov 2002 08:40:38 -0800 >It seems to me that you may not be aware that VW made a Diesel >engine...
• Re: NVC Looking at an 86 Jetta
  Historical mailing list - Richard Green
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:44:39 -0500
  ...8v engines are dependable, diesels are good, a turbo diesel is great, eco diesels have less hp and a 16v gli is a little...
• Re: Porsche in a van
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:01:44 +0000
  Wow - Porsche power and for 40% less than a GoWesty van! A steal! :-) -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Joseph Fortino <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET> > ok found this...
• Re: difference's between model years
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:09:24 -0400
  ...First vans were air > cooled (continued the use of the 2.0 70 hp Type 2 engine and no heat) and > 1.6 diesel...
• Re: Bumper Stickers (a bit of a rant) - passing story
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Fri, 17 May 2002 11:02:32 -0500
  ...For much of that time I drove a 40 HP '72 Beetle. That's the same as a '73 over here. The first long...
• Re: RPM's
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 May 2001 10:13:16 -0500
  ...I can't say about RPM of 4000 at 70 MPH. I only turn my engine 4000 RPM getting onto freeways. Sometines use it...
• Nitrous Oxide Injection in an '85GL
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 23:54:48 -0500
  John - Per your instructions, I tried using a simple welding regulator on my NO2 cylinder to drop the pressure to 40psi coupled into the...
• Re: which wineries
  Historical mailing list - ron 'coyote' lussier
  Tue, 2 May 2006 15:19:43 -0700
  ...Calera http://www.calerawine.com/ A world-class winery, considered one of the 40 great wineries of America (http://www.calerawine.com/news/greatwineschaptera...
• Engine vs RPM vs MPH
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 20:59:42 EDT
  ...Robert 2.1L customized WBX- 40,000+ miles with on engine problems... Who knows, I might even add a bolt on Digital fuel injection...
• Re: New diesel from VW
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:24:28 -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...
• Got me a T1 Type 2
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 3 May 94 11:02:00 PDT
  ...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: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more),in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 10:09:36 -0600
  ...45 % mean your getting about 135 HP out of a WB. NO Chance that > this motor would stay together very long. No bolt on...
• Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:57:39 -0400
  ...3 H6 3.3 H6 >> weight 3428 lbs 3650 lbs 4000 lbs >> HP 231 240 240 >> MPG 18-30mpg 16-17 mpg 15-17...
• Re: Getting closer!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:39:29 -0700
  ...Friday, April 11, 2008 7:40 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Getting closer! > > "It's getting closer all the ti-i-ime...
• Re: Going towards a new era...
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 15:41:18 -0400
  ...Looking at the new Jetta, you'd never dream the same company once produced 40 hp air-cooled Beetles... Any marketing plan to attract...
• Florida trip.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:55:06 -0500
  ...This 6 liter V-12 puts out over 400 HP and 427 ft./lbs torque. Even with major Friday afternoon NY and NJ traffic...
• Re: 500W portable computer?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:52:12 -0500
  ...Thinkpads (A20M and T23) use 72-watts; an HP 5500ct Omnibook has about a 40-watt supply. This is for computing+charging. The power...
• Re: Porsche in a van
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:59:06 +0000
  ...Couple that to > the water cooled proven motor at around 500 hp..What more could a Van guy > with waay too much spendable funding...
• Re: storage box
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 09:40:07 -0800
  ...This was just to > a cabinet and base or my Norcold fridge. > > https://igcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t51.2885...
• Wannabus
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Jun 1995 07:14:59 -0600 (MDT)
  ...Would I be loosing a great amount of hp/torque without a waterboxer? The Stories so far seem to relate to either woes in...
• Re: Zetec Bostig test drive..long
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:32:52 -0500
  ...Not only because they are modern engine (reliability) but also for the 40+ hp in it, it make the vanagon feel like a pleasant...
• Re: Mercedes Sprinter sighting
  Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 10:19:24 +0200
  ...wasn't too far off with his 40K USD. Robin 90 Vanagon Atlantic TD 70 hp The Netherlands Zoltan wrote: > Yes, VW has almost...
• Re: VW diesel engine available on Craigs List for $300 98K miles
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:52:20 -0500
  Not a very desirable engine; 1.6 is too small = very low HP. A later year/ larger diesel would be practically a necessity if...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more),in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 13:49:40 -0400
  ...45 % mean your getting about 135 HP out of a WB. NO Chance that > > this motor would stay together very long. No bolt on...
• Re: TDI or not--Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 19:25:32 -0500
  ...Amsoil does sell a 5w-30 and a 10w-40, and a 15w-40 with those ratings. Their 10w-40 may be a better...
• 70's camper tent FS ... SF area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 01 May 96 19:31:59 CDT
  ...you can email me at dlucas@cdc.hp.com or call me at 415 854-4094 if you are within driving distance of Palo...
• Re: how to check Bug engine is a 1.3 or 1.6 externally
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 08:18:01 -0500
  Andrew the 40 hp engine has no letter before the serial numbers and the intake manifold bolts to the head straight down not at...
• Re: 1988 Rebuilt Engine Stumbling at various RPM levels2100-2300, 3400- 4000r...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:28:26 -0700
  ...123 hp at 5,800 rpm. I'd sell this engine package - 'the whole thing' , the entire fuel system etc. $ 600 today ........... located in...
• Re: New Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:40:33 -0400
  ...It is far more economical to install a factory engine with 40 more hp than it is to take a 130 hp engine and...
• Re: Trip Report: Detlef has Left Utah & is Safely in Maine
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:03:31 -0800
  “What size tires are you running Daryl? “ 225/60/16’s , but I am over 160 turbocharged hp and not an auto trans wbx...
• Re: Subaru Engines (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 29 May 2004 00:24:34 +0200
  ...hp to keep up with the "The Fast and The Furious" image that all buyers want ( ?????? ) So - it�s more the $5.40 US...
• Re: storage box
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 10:40:21 -0800
  ...This was just to > a cabinet and base or my Norcold fridge. > > https://igcdn-photos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t51.2885...
• Inverter power 110V Vanagon Toyotomi A/C: Questions Westy D
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 21:11:58 -0500
  ...that this unit should pull less than one HP on the alternator at the full 400 watt usage, or 30 amps. Question: On my...
• Re: Gear ratios for Syncro 16"
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 12:07:38 -0400
  ...The engine has an Oettinger intercooler and >it gets something like 90 HP. The engine revs too fast : 100 km/h at 4000 >rpm...
• '82 diesel parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Brian Bush
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 20:37:12 -0600
  ...Turbo Diesel engine complete with accessories - 83 hp@ 4500rpm; 127lb.ft.@ 2800 rpm (40K mi. on rebuild). Very clean. $600 I am located in...
• Re: VW gets busted (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 03:51:09 +0000
  ...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: Conversion Commotion
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 23:19:46 -0800
  ...ever heard this one??? Many years ago Subaru licensed the ol' 40 hp air cooled from VW with the stated intention of developing a...
• Road Horsepower vs rolling resistance
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 17 Feb 2001 11:24:55 -0700
  ...4000 rpm total wheel horsepower available, 75 hp and 12 inches of vacuum, 80 % power, from my van at 4000 rpm; yields 60 hp...
• Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 12:18:17 -0400
  ...Fortunately the discussion on increasing HP > of the H20boxer has been refreshingly intelligent. I would like for it > to continue and request comments from...
• Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more),in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 12:18:19 -0700
  ...Re: "Increase the HP, up to 45%(or more),in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM >I for one would be interested in such a thing...
• Re: "Increase the HP,up to 45%(or more),in your Wasserboxer" CD-ROM
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:42:00 -0700
  ...45 % mean your getting about 135 HP out of a WB. NO Chance that > > > this motor would stay together very long. No bolt on...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:28:49 -0700
  ...Since we spend most time in the 3000-4000 rpm range, how much power is available at 7000 rpm does not really matter very...
• Re: Fire Extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 23:00:13 -0500
  ...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: '80 Westfalia-- best way to drive over passes
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Tue, 22 Jan 2002 22:18:59 -0800
  ...That engine has its maximum horsepower at 4200 rpm, 67 hp. Maximum torque 3000 rpm 101 ft. lbs. Harald '90 westy G. Matthew Bulley...
• Re: What is the target price for a 2001/2002 Eurovan Camper?
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 21:27:20 -0800
  ...We need ac/ > automatic/ cruise/ the hp. I will keep my 87 Westy; too much money invested. > Just can't find a reliable source...
• Re: Project Vanagon Dyno Results & Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 19:00:49 -0500
  ...As best I can interpolate the computer graph, I had 50 hp at >2500 and still had close to 80 hp at 5500rpm. Torque...
• Re: Take a second look at the Dyno Tests Kyle provided ....
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:56:28 EDT
  ...A tricked out 2.0L 8V I4 can make 145 to 150 hp > and a 16V I4 can produce 170hp if you trick it...