

| Subject: | Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers Comments |
| From: | Robert Lilley |
| Date: | Sun, 16 Jan 2000 20:58:53 EST |
> I recently had my head gaskets replaced and new hydraulic lifters, I asked the > mechanic to replace anything that was suspect but he found nothing else to > replace (at least in the top end). > The engine is a 1.9 litre with 122k miles and an even 135psi on all cylinders. Does > this sound like a good candidate for the 1.25 rocker? The mileage sounds high, were the heads rebuilt with new springs or valve guides? If not the extra lift could increase the wear on the parts or cause a spring to break because of added stress from the increased lift or the engine taken to higher revs because of the added power. If it were me, I would not put them on and try other ways to increase power before the rockers. Bosch Quad tip platinum plugs Free flow muffler K&N air filter No vacuum leaks Regulator working OK Synthetic oil All FI parts working correctly New O2 sensor if yours in has more than 60,000 miles good working injectors - PLUS FUEL LINE IS GOOD NO FIRES WANTED!! (Personally, I would have rebuilt the engine with that much mileage) > I'm reserving judgement for a while on the chip as a lot of other > list members have raised some valid points about its value. The chip will have an effect on the FI system, Many Golf, Jetta and others have chips that do INCREASE the power. I would not add the chips and rockers unless the bottom end is freshened up to prevent a possible failure. That is why I added a lot of parts to prevent failures Robert
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