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  • Re: why swap engines
    Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 14:03:15 -0700
    true! Mike H. (again) Larry Hamm <ldhamm@xmission.com> wrote: > > Michael Harrnacker wrote: > > > > that is a big HP jump...most of the talk lately...
  • Re: aiding cooling system by turning on heater blower
    Historical mailing list - sg
    Wed, 16 May 2001 10:20:28 -0700
    ...This means you will be consuming about 12 x 10 = 120 watts of > electrical power. > 1 HP is 746 watts, depending on the unit...
  • Msg to Uncle Joel....
    Historical mailing list - Jan Allbright
    Mon, 5 Dec 94 13:58:42 PST
    ...I am getting vanagon at both jana@unisigma.com jallbrig@mayfield.hp.com Please kill the jana@unisigma.com Thanks (sorry for for sending...
  • Re: compression ratios
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 7 May 1999 01:28:41 +0200
    ...Yes, the 2,1 can take additional pressure, my 2,1 (the European 112 hp version) has a compression ratio of 10,0:1...
  • Re: 160 HP waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:47:45 -0700
    ...160 HP waterboxer > >This will make your van FLY ; ) > >http://www.limflug.de/index.php?page=products_motors_75-125kw_L2400DTX〈=eng > >-- >1985 Full...
  • Re: Comments on Splittie
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Thu, 12 Sep 2002 10:12:22 -0500
    ...5K rpms at 50 mph, but of course that's the only way you can get the full 47 HP out of it. I...
  • Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:08:03 -0400
    ...And the Dodge Viper's hype gave HP > > > output figures in the 450 hp > > > > range, but they figured it at the crank, not > > > at...
  • Re: Weird VW sighting...
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 24 Jan 1999 23:58:04 +0100
    ...Engines range from 100 to 180 hp, the latter available with Quattro. Diesels are 90 and 110 hp TDIs. Maybe Audi will give the...
  • 25 hp moter for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 1 Jun 1996 12:57:34 +0200
    re 25 hp moter for sale Here's one for Clara, Thom and other barndoor owners. I just spotted an advertisement in the swedish...
  • Re: List questions
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Fri, 16 Jun 1995 10:08:17 -0700 (PDT)
    So KERRY_REITERMAN@hp-paloalto-om4.om.hp.com says: > ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Hello... > I've been following the digest for some time now... Very enjoyable. I...
  • Coleman Propane Catalytic Heater
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 25 Oct 96 10:11:35 PDT
    ...alf@hpptc38.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Re: AUTO REPLY HELL.. was: Re: On Vacation
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Mon, 11 Feb 2002 11:41:59 -0800
    ...If you have any immediate needs, please > >>> defer them to our production manager, Adam Orozco at > >>> aorozco@hpc-arch.com. Thank you. > >>> Best Regards...
  • Re: Van runs hot in traffic jams
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Tue, 1 Apr 2003 08:34:31 -0800
    ...That means that at high RPM they usually move way more air (and eat up way more HP) than required. Even at 70 mph...
  • Re: Towing a vanagon with a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Thu, 24 Jun 2004 09:44:58 -0600
    ...Torque will get you going true, but if you don't have the HP you won't be going anywhere very fast. It takes...
  • Re: Crazy Winnebago/Eurovan Motorhome
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 22 Jun 1995 09:39:35 -0700 (PDT)
    ...110 hp (or whatever the EV has) is not > near enough to drive a motorhome in the mountains! (Speaking from a > Rocky Mountain dwellers...
  • Re: 10VDC Regulator Replacement Part ?
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Fri, 23 Oct 1998 19:06:33 -0500
    ...Al Knoll <AL_KNOLL@HP-ROSEVILLE-OM2.OM.HP.COM> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Friday, October 23, 1998 11:48...
  • Re: Craigslist Diamond in Rough!
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:47:33 -0400
    > Nice .....I want to know how to get 120 hp out of a 1.9 wbxr engine with > a bad muffler on it ! Use...
  • Re: 227 Hp Vanagon 4 sale on Samba.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:03:43 -0700
    ...227 Hp Vanagon 4 sale on Samba. > > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=778597 >> >> Maybe someone can save this poor, brutalized...
  • Engines and Coffee tables
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 27 Jun 95 11:23:31 PDT
    ...alf@hpptc38.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sun, 23 Jan 2000 21:02:37 -0500
    ...other mods 150HP to 200 HP+ is > > possible, with all the reliability of a stock. > > > Robert, > 200+ HP as reliable as stock? Probably true...
  • Re: cutting out bottom of airbox to increase air intake and add HP
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Wed, 24 Dec 2003 15:04:49 -0500
    ...cutting out bottom of airbox to increase air intake and add HP > In a message dated 12/24/03 12:19:21 PM Eastern...
  • Re: 133 mph WB?? BUNK!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 16:09:19 PST
    ...I got reports, that a Eurovan with 200 hp speeds up > to 200 kph, the Eurovan with the 150 hp TDI is specified by...
  • Re: cutting out bottom of airbox to increase air intake and add HP
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 24 Dec 2003 13:16:08 EST
    ...cutting out bottom of airbox to increase air intake and add HP > > > > Chris, > > How about eliminating the box altogether and just adding a cone...
  • Re: 2.1 waterboxxer value... interest?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 9 Jul 2004 20:02:45 -0400
    Just think of what size house you could air condition with a 20 hp compressor. 3-5 is probably a more realistic number. The...
  • Re: 022D computer in 1983 Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
    Tue, 11 Mar 2003 15:13:54 -0500
    ...I have tested the European ECUs and thats what makes the difference in the 115 HP engines The increase in compression could account for...
  • Re: Need captain's chairs in CA
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Fri, 5 Dec 1997 23:44:45 EST
    In a message dated 97-12-05 19:12:56 EST, snizybor@HPCNQ30.CUP.HP.COM writes: << I'm looking for 2 captain's...
  • Re: Eurovan engines...was: Re: Which is it?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 9 Dec 2003 22:32:59 -0800
    I just talked with a Eurovan owner- 109 hp is correct for the 5-cylinder. This engine has 140 ft lb or torque @ 2200...
  • Re: Air Vents etc
    Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
    Wed, 16 Apr 1997 15:09:25 -0400
    ...alf@hpptc38.rose.hp.com / > __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/ > > >
  • Re: New motor selections for vanagons.
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 18 May 1998 12:20:38 -0400
    ...My first choice would be the new 1.9 liter TDI, with a > wopping 115 HP and around 160 of torque, second, the new...
  • Re: Wow--150hp engine (snicker snicker)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 07:51:26 -0500
    I built a 93 hp 1050cc 2 cyclinder aircooled BMW m/c engine that has over 50k of hard miles on it is still...
  • Re: Problem with someone on this List !
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:53:31 -0800
    ...Stupid, as it's > costing HP a lot of money, but big-business managements are never > known for intelligence, are thay? > -- You are kidding...
  • Re: Prius question with vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
    Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:09:16 -0700
    ...PM 6/13/2013, Jim Felder wrote: >> I have a 5 hp 24 volt motor out of an airplane. What would it take to...
  • '73 Bus wheels?
    Historical mailing list - DVW
    Mon, 12 Jun 95 13:02:15 METDST
    ...Ulis Cedex FRANCE Tel 33 1 69 82 60 60 Fax 33 1 69 82 67 57 E-Mail dvw@hpfrcu03.france.hp.com
  • Re: Westie Floor Removal How to?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Jul 1999 01:43:52 EDT
    In a message dated 7/12/99 8:10:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, AL_KNOLL@HP-ROSEVILLE-OM2.OM.HP.COM writes: << So...
  • Re: RPM vs MPH
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 15 Dec 1999 18:42:48 -0600
    ...models was SAE net HP @ rpm .... 70 Kw/90 HP @ 4800 rpm SAE net torque ........... 160 N-m/117.3 ft-lbs @ 3200 rpm...
  • More HP Stories?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Aug 94 05:03:00 UTC
    joel...my mech has a Synchro and is looking for ways to get more HP out of his stock engine. I've got archived...
  • Bahahahaha!
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 22 Jun 95 10:13:02 PDT
    ...alf@hpptc38.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Re: Hot Engines for Swapping!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:01:12 +0100
    ...This motor is rated at around > 145 hp. $2495. Just a little note on the 1,8 20V engine. This engine has 125 hp...
  • Re: LVC: OPOC engine
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:53:49 -0500
    ...That hp/torque curve looks like something from a turbo diesel truck. I would have to agree with you, hp overkill, and enough TQ...
  • Re: WBX Nightmares
    Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
    Sun, 13 Aug 2000 23:31:50 EDT
    ...This is called FREE HP... Robert
  • Re: Wasserboxer Horsepower Increase, an intellegent discussion
    Historical mailing list - James Cohen
    Fri, 1 May 1998 00:33:11 -0600
    ...Is the above set up approaching 100 >HP? (my goal) Don't forget torque. The 2.1 is like, 91 hp so that's...
  • Listen Up!
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Wed, 24 Aug 94 10:05:27 PDT
    ...alf@hpptc44.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Mon, 1 Apr 2002 11:51:21 -0500
    Look for a 95 hp engine. The 110, 140 and 180 turbos won't run that well on today's premium gas. The 95s...
  • Re: AUTO REPLY HELL.. was: Re: On Vacation
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 11 Feb 2002 13:40:17 -0600
    ...If you have any immediate needs, > please > >>> defer them to our production manager, Adam Orozco at > >>> aorozco@hpc-arch.com. Thank you. > >>> Best Regards...
  • 6-12v charging system for Thoms macchina
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 6 Feb 95 14:51:11 PST
    ...alf@hpptc44.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Fancy Wheel$$$
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 25 Apr 95 10:15:29 PDT
    ...alf@hpptc44.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Re: Running syncro w/o driveshaft?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 14 Apr 97 13:36:59 PDT
    ...Has me fully bamboozled. > > -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.9453 (Telnet 785-9453) / / / / email: alf@hpptc38.rose...
  • Re: Other Engine Swaps
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 11 Oct 2004 15:37:16 -0600
    ...It's not how much HP is stuffed into it, it's how much of that HP it > takes to get it down the...
  • Re: Cone air filter for V'gons
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Jun 1996 14:23:12 -0400
    ...I bet if we had a pyramid shaped air filter se could get 16 more HP! :) Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
  • In Hot Water.
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 24 Apr 97 13:18:04 PDT
    ...alf@hpptc38.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • address change
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Fri, 8 Dec 95 19:54:47 PST
    ...Folks who want to contact me directly during the week should el free to do so at dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com - it's...
  • '90/'91 Adventurewagon lust -Reply
    Historical mailing list - Chris Holtz
    Fri, 19 Sep 1997 15:29:35 -0300
    ...8^) Chris '84 Westy - "Gromit" Halifax, Nova Scotia >>> Steve Nizyborski <snizybor@HPCNQ30.CUP.HP.COM> 09/19/97 02:15pm >>>... bought a Miata a...
  • Re: [Syncro] stuck syncro = seized engine
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Mon, 19 May 2003 11:31:50 -0700
    ...Up to 135 HP -- or something in that area. I'd be interested to know if anyone has tried one. Dixon
  • Vanagon conversion with previa engine
    Historical mailing list - Michel Bertin
    Sun, 2 Nov 2003 14:13:12 -0400
    ...are on a 75 degree angle, they have 138 hp before '94 and 161 hp '94 and to '97. Seems like a good candidate...
  • 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: Engine to auto-tranny match and the Indy 500
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:28:30 -0400
    ...More gears in a transmission allows one to keep the engine running closer to it's maximum HP output, for better performance. The comment...
  • Swingers
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 5 Dec 96 16:18:47 PST
    ...alf@hpptc38.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Sheesh? Duct Tape? BTDT
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Thu, 17 Apr 97 10:19:47 PDT
    ...alf@hpptc38.rose.hp.com / __/ __/ ______/ ___________________________________/
  • Re: 227 Hp Vanagon 4 sale on Samba.
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 5 Jun 2009 05:55:22 -0400
    ...Re: [VANAGON] 227 Hp Vanagon 4 sale on Samba. > I'm guessing you guys would all just LOVE the next project the builder > got...
  • Dyno day for Boston Bobs
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:20:22 -0600
    ...First run bang 3000 RPM 55 hp max hp of 74 hp at = 4600 RPM air fuel ratio right on the money mid 13s...