On 1/7/05 3:42 PM, "Jason Kirk" <Gojira@ADELPHIA.NET> wrote:

> What are the possibilities of modifying a stock 2.1L for better
> performance. Instead of using adapters and other engineering mods to fit
> a conversion, is it feasible to retain the stock power plant and
> increase power by using larger pistons, mass airflow, performance chips,
> freeflow exhaust, etc.?
> 
> Jason
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of
>> Hans Achter
>> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 1:37 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Other engine conversion options?<F>
>> 
>> I don't see where the VW inline-4 is any cheaper than putting a subaru
>> EJ22 in.  You end up with a
>> much better motor that fits just like the original WBX.
>> -Hans
>> 
>> 
>>> All kidding aside, least expensive real engine swap solution is
> still
>>> VW inline-4 IMHO.
>>> 
>>> BenT
>>> 
>>> --
>>> BenT
>>> 
> 
> 
Forget the chips.  But GoWesty and I think Boston Bob both sell larger
engines.

����������������������������������������
jimt
Planned insanity is best.
Remember that sanity is optional.
http://www.tactical-bus.info (tech info)
http://www.westydriver.com