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Subject:IMO: engine Converting = Ignorance of what is out there.
From:John Reynolds
Date:Fri, 21 Jul 2000 10:34:47 -0400

Well, I was talking about a air cooled Vanagon Westy with a wopping 67Hp-
while there are ways too get more power all the info on the type 2 list
(air cooled only) points to poor reliability and dropping valve seats.
VW found it necessary to water cool the heads in order to get more power,
so I believe that I can't get more power without paying some price.
Hell, I'd be happy with the 90 to 115 from the water boxer, but note that
a new Honda van has 240hp and no one considers it a speed monster.

For towing boats, and even carring kayaks and bikes on the roof, you need
more HP & Torque

If there really is a TRUE way to get a high hp (torque actually) type 4
motor and have reliablilty, please post it to me and the type 2 list.
There are literally 100's of people that would like to know.

I have never heard of all the performance items for water pumper - any
websites that list this stuff?

Peace - John
81 Air Cooled Westy

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