> I've seen threads mentioning the lilley conversion, but what is it?  <

Brian -

Robert Lilley suggests upgrading the WBX by making several changes... some
easy, some more involved.  Robert can explain best, but I did about half of
what he suggested, hence the "Half-Lilley."  I swapped out my ECU for an
022D (some of us already have that in our buses... I did not).  Cost for a
used one in good shape - $125.  Swapped old chip for new upgraded chip...
can't remember exact cost... $225 in a group purchase if I recall.

Also added K & S Air Filter, Quad Tip Plugs, synthetic motor oil and Redline
Transmission Fluid.  All those chages are nominally priced.  Also changed
stock rocker rollers to Pauter rocker rollers (1.4) and added Cromoly custom
push rods and oversized valve covers to accomodate Pauters.  Cost was around
$400 or so for parts, plus installation.  Also added a Sebro stainless steel
muffler.  Because I don't do my own work (believe me I'd make it worse), the
total cost with installation was somewhere close to $2,000.

I couldn't be happier with the results... much more power... at least 15%
more HP... and about 2-3 MPG increase.

Robert has other changes he suggests for the even more performance minded
vanagonite... Robert are you out there?

Mick Kalber
89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo"
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
808-935-5557
808-935-0066 (fax)
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com

----- Original Message -----
From: Brian Cochran <rangerbrian@hotmail.com>
To: <hotlava@interpac.net>
Cc: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 4:29 AM
Subject: Re: Re: lousy mileage

> I've seen threads mentioning the lilley conversion, but what is it?  Is
> there a web site?  is it cheaper than the tiico?
> Brian
>
> >From: "Mick Kalber" <hotlava@interpac.net>
> >To: "Brian Cochran" <rangerbrian@HOTMAIL.COM>
> >Subject: Re:      Re: lousy mileage
> >Date: Wed, 7 Feb 2001 18:12:38 -1000
> >
> >the lilley conversion will increase your gas mileage and your power at
the
> >same time... my mileage went up 2-3 miles per gallon and power is
> >appreciably better.  Not a cheap fix, but I love it!
> >
> >Mick Kalber
> >89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo"
> >Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
>
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