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Subject:Re: Help with 93 EV.
Date:Fri, 25 Jul 2003 13:49:58 -0600

on 7/25/03 9:08 AM, Kenneth Wilford at kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET wrote:

> However this engine is an in-line.  The one thing that I can't understand is
> that this is a 2.5l engine rated at 109 hp!  What is up with this?  The 2.6l
> Inline 5 from SA is rated considerably higher.  I am wondering why this
> engine isn't capable of 130hp?  Anyone know?

I found a source in Germany for a performance kit for the 5cyl EuroVan.  You
get a new head, new exhaust manifold and new chip.  The cost is only around
$5K.  If I recall correctly, they claimed 230hp.

-- Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com
PO Box 401
7A Industrial Drive
Pacific MO 63069
636-271-0567 voice
636-257-2067 fax
888-797-5994 - phone orders

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