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Subject:Re: WBX Nightmares
From:Robert Lilley
Date:Mon, 14 Aug 2000 12:21:47 EDT

maniac,
<<I find the latest claims a bit unreal, we still haven't heard any dyno results!!! We want
proof ! Claims mean nada. Only turbo'ing the beast will make that kinda
power. Or nitrous. C'mom, whadya  got in thar?>>

Upgrade parts:

CB Performance  1919    Racer Spacer     $4.95
CB Performance  1665    1.25 Rhino Rockers  $119.95
CB Performance  1534    R/A Pads    $4.95
CB Performance  1642    Rhino Feet  $32.95
CB Performance  1643    Solid Rocker Shafts $31.95
CB Performance  1644    Spacer Kit for 1643 $10.95
CB Performance  7161    Dual Diaph Pressure Reg $79.95
CB Performance  6504    Valve Spring Removal Tool $39.95
CB Performance  1691    Clip on Valve covers    $16.95
CB Performance  1369    Racing Clutch Bolts $3.95
CB Performance  1628    Chromoly Blank End Push Rods    $44.95
CB Performance  1503    Chromoly Valve Spring Retainers $17.95
CB Performance  1520    Racing Valve locks  $4.95

Total                   $414.35

Demello Machine Shop        Counter weight Wasserboxer Crank    $150.00
Demello Machine Shop        Engine Balance  $100.00
Demello Machine Shop        Rod Rebuild  $48.00
Demello Machine Shop        Flywheel Surface$20.00

TOTAL $318.00

Cam increase over stock.
WebCam  00-999  VW WaterBoxer #91 Grind   $60.00

Bus Boys    ZVC-10002   Curil T     $7.25 for head gasket sealing
Bus Boys    ZVC-10001   Curil K2        $9.99 for case and head bolts (same
as factory)

Swain Techniques, Inc.  Pistons/ TBC & PM   4   $30.00  $120.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Heads/ TBC Comb. Chambers   2   $40.00  $80.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust Ports   4   $12.00  $48.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust Valves / Radius / TBC   4   $5.00   $20.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust Stems /TBC  4   $4.25   $17.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust Pipe- Elbow 1   $40.00  $40.00
Swain Techniques, Inc.  Exhaust system Incl. CAT  /TBC-EX   1   $190.00
$190.00

Total $515

The rest is just basic rebuild items:
Piston rings, bearings, clutch, pressure plate, basic machine work- cleaning
case, three angle racing valve job.
I spent a LOT of time on cleaning all the sealing surfaces, match porting the
intake, exhaust and oil pump (Along with blue printing it).

K&N airfilter
Super Turbo Muffler with a monza single tip.
SA Five speed .457 gearbox with HD four spider German diff.

Soon the ECU chip enhancement to add another 10% to 20% additional power.

Just to name a few items.

I do plan to do a dyno test but wanted the engine perfect before I do.  I have been tinkering with many different settings to obtain the best power.  Now that I have found the best settings, will have the dyno test done before and after the chip upgrade.

Robert