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Subject:Re: VW Trends and Eurospec STILL LACK of power...
From:EMZ
Date:Sat, 22 Jan 2000 01:17:17 -0500

Dave this guy is on a roll. He must have been fired from his job to
day. I see his HP, output is coming down to more reasonable levels.
Let him got, he will grow up!

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Fri, 21 Jan 2000, Robert Lilley wrote:

> In a message dated 01/21/2000 8:39:30 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> vanagon@volkswagen.org writes:
>
> > If you want power, install an Audi A4 or VW Passat 1.8L Turbo engine. 150hp
> >  plus a lot of FLAT torque... these engines arn't THAT expensive or that
> >  hard to install.
> >
> REALLY, DOES it simply bolt up?  Or do you have to fabricate something other
> than a muffler strap (As in mine)
>
> Is the engine NEW?
> What about the HEAT from the turbo? Or do you leave the turbo off and have
> the same power issue?
> What are the rebuild costs?
> Timing belt replacement?
>
> Is it really all that better?
> My Wasserboxer is in the 130HP range and a few other mods 150HP to 200 HP+ is
> possible, with all the reliability of a stock.
>
>
> Robert
>
> Robert
>