I wasn't sure if the 2WD version had a tach or not.
tx,
bmc  :)
"Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."

> From: "developtrust" <developtrust@home.com>
> Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 20:16:16 -0800
> To: "Ben McCafferty" <ben@kbmc.net>, <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Subject: Re:      Re: Tiico convert question
>
> Thanks Ben,
> Yes, I noted the green pie shaped area on the tachometer and at 4300 RPM it
> is on the cusp. Somehow the speed seems best at 4000 and also seems like a
> holiday ride with no big hurry needed to get there. If I am in a hurry I can
> always drive in my Mercedes which can cruise at 110 or more if needed and I
> don't get caught by the john d'arms.
>
> I did not know about the oil issue. Thanks for that tip.
>
> William P.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ben McCafferty" <ben@kbmc.net>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 7:05 PM
> Subject: Re: Tiico convert question
>
>
>> Hey William,
>> I bet you'll get widely varying opinions on this, but here's mine
>> nonetheless.
>> The syncro tach has a green pie-shaped piece to designate the "safe" range
>> of RPMs.  The green area goes from 1500-4500 overall.  However, the edges
> of
>> the pie slice are hashed green and black, indicating you're getting near
> the
>> limits.  The hashed areas go from 1500-2000 and from 4100-4500 (solid
> green
>> from 2000 to 4100).  From 5200-5400 you have hashed orange and black, and
>> from 5400 up you have solid orange.  When running at 4000, I am indicating
>> about 71-72 mph.  At 4500, I'm indicating about 85 mph.
>>
>> I also have about 40K on a factory rebuild, and I found that on long trips
>> (i.e. SFO to Albuquerque and back), running 85 I would use about 1/2-1 qt.
>> of oil per 1000 miles.  When I dropped it back to about 70-75 mph, I
> stopped
>> using oil almost entirely.
>>
>> Being somewhat conservative about my cars, I decided that VW probably
> didn't
>> intend for the Wasserboxer to burn oil in addition to gasoline, and I
> cooled
>> my jets a bit.  I don't cruise in the left lane anymore, but I also don't
>> have as much to worry about on the stopping end either (you're right about
>> braking).  Getting bigger tires didn't hurt either--a natural way to slow
>> yourself down <g>.
>>
>> I am sure the Tiico can easily hit 100mph in terms of power, but you
>> couldn't pay me enough to drive a stock vanagon 100 mph.
>>
>> Like Karl, I no longer exceed 4000 unless passing or pulling a hill where
> I
>> need a little extra before shifting up.
>> bmc  :)
>>
>> "Faith will move mountains, but you'd better bring a shovel...."
>>
>>
>>> From: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
>>> Reply-To: Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
>>> Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 19:47:18 -0700
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Re: Tiico convert question
>>>
>>> William,
>>>
>>> You need cruise control!  Set it to cruise at a speed you know the van
> is
>>> comfortable with and you won't creep up to a speed that you're
> comfortable
>>> with.
>>>
>>> I limit myself to 4K, BTW.
>>>
>>> Karl Wolz
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "developtrust" <developtrust@HOME.COM>
>>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 7:35 PM
>>> Subject: Re: Tiico convert question
>>>
>>>
>>>> I just have a regular 2.1 water cooled engine (factory rebuilt 35,000
>>> miles
>>>> ago) and find myself cruising at 80 MPH at about 4300 RPM. Going with
> the
>>>> flow of traffic. My concern is whether or not 4300 RPM is too much for
>>> that
>>>> engine at that speed. It sounds good. Handles well. Of course I keep
> lots
>>> of
>>>> space between me and the cars in front as I notice I need some stopping
>>>> distance with the Vanagon.
>>>>
>>>> I do try to stay at 75 MPH or less. It seems more comfortable but
> everyone
>>>> else on the freeway is going 75 to 80 or more so I tend to get up to
> speed
>>>> with the flow of traffic and hit the cruise control then lay back.
>>>>
>>>> Any comments?
>>>>
>>>> William P.
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "Sean B." <vgonman@EARTHLINK.NET>
>>>> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>>>> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 6:29 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: Tiico convert question
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I was able to get to 90mph yesterday. IIRC it was only spinning at
>>> around
>>>>> 5k RPM (The motor is rev limited to 6300 RPM). I have an automatic
>>> trans.
>>>>>
>>>>> Sean B.
>>>>> '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus", pseudo Wolfy
>>>>> Torrance, CA
>>>>> Join the TiiCo registry at
>>>>> HTTP://www.vgonman.com
>>>>
>>>
>>
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