I carefully cc'd my DJ on my Tristar.  It's 9.65:1, and you are right, it
needs premium.

Kim

> You are certainly in the ball park with price, they also have MUCH higher
compression, like 10.5-1 instead of 8 or 9-1 so premium fuel is important. I
think one could re-curve a 1.9 distributor to match. They are mainly auction
only.
> Jeff.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: rpc <populuxe59@yahoo.com>
> Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 12:05 pm
> Subject: Re: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
>
> > Jeff,
> >
> >  It is just a long block, I don't know anything about it.  The
> > mechanic secured it for me because my original motor has 185K and
> > he thought going new was better/cheaper than rebuilding the
> > original.  I didn't know anything about the codes and only last
> > night checked them in preparation for selling to ensure it was a
> > 2.1 L.
> >  If you don't mind, what do they go for on ebay? is it a "store"
> > sale/buy it now? or do they auction them?
> >  sincerely,
> >  Chis C
> >
> > Jeff Hogue <lnjhogue@EASTLINK.CA> wrote:
> >  Hey, Do you have the ECU and distributor to make this package
> > complete? The 112hp comes from ECU, different ignition, exhaust,
> > valve diameter and cam grind. With AMC heads, the engine is
> > basically MV without the rest of the package. I see these bit from
> > time to time on eBay.
> > Cheers, Jeff.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: rpc
> >
> > Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2007 11:15 am
> > Subject: FS: 2.1 "DJ" code 112 HP WBX New/Rebuilt
> >
> > > Selling my "reserve" engine. Bought it through my local indi
> > > Vanagon mechanic (former dealer mech) for use in my Multivan or
> > > syncro project. My MV is still going strong and haven't yet found
> > > a syncro camper worth while to have the mechanic install this. I
> > > need the money more than a project.
> > > This is a "DJ" code engine, not an "MV". Has AMC heads. This
> > > engine was not offered in the US. A "DJ" 2.1 is rated at 112 h.p.
> > > It is in a VW crate and I was under the impression it was new--not
> > > a rebuild. I can't be sure of this and not knowledgeable when it
> > > comes to VW engines so it could be a rebuild from Germany or S.A.
> > > Sorry, no photos at this time. If there is interest I could
> > > remove it from the packaging but it is heavy, long block with fly
> > > wheel.
> > > I will answer Personal Mail Questions Off list.
> > >
> > > Price $2,500 obo
> > > Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
> > > Delivery possible within reason or freight shipping
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Chris C
> > > 920-660-7053
> > >
> >
> >
>