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Subject:Re: Sources for waterboxers: now more powerful wasserbxrs
From:Matthew
Date:Tue, 1 Feb 2005 07:55:25 -0800

Kevin,
i would consider NOT getting a more powerful
wasserboxer. these are not time tested and true
engines. I would wait until there are more data points
on these engines. But even after 5K you stil have
inferior head gaskets. So really, is it worth it?

If want more juice, convert.  It is a time, skill,
patience and money sort of balance. If you have the
first 3, then for ~1500 you could be running a jetta
engine. good power, good speed, fast. reliable. well
known engines.  For about 2000 you could be running a
mechanical tdi.

if you want to stick with a wasserboxer: stick wtih
avp or boston bob.

i would avoid zs imports. check out his feedback on
ebay: vanamania.

that is my free knowledge of the ropes i've pulled
-matthew
(fresh off soloing a bunch of 50' drips)

>    Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2005 20:01:52 -0700
>    From: "daniel hansen"
> <kevin_likes_to_climb_much@hotmail.com>
> Subject: Sources for waterboxers
>
> I'm looking for places that sell just engines.
> I've spent about 3 hours and 7 different search
> engines looking for a more
> powerful waterboxer.
> The best I can find is gowesty is selling a 2.4 L
> longblock for about
> $5,000.
> Also zsimports has a 2.3 L longblock for about
> $3,500.
> Then there is the importmotor place sells a 2.3 L
> longblock (Mastodon) for
> $2,000.
> That is about all I could find?
> Are there any other engine distributors out there
> that sell a more powerful
> waterboxer?
> Also are these engines stock or are they just
> rebuilt, rebored, and used 2.1
> L?
> Thanks
> Kevin
> 87 Syncro GL
> 90 Carat

=====
Matthew Pollard         "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
Dept. Of Chemistry     So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
University of Idaho
www.ftir.chem.uidaho.edu

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