2.1 WBX = 90 hp, 2.2 Subaru = 135 hp 2.5 Subaru = 165 hp

The torque figures are pretty similar - I have graphs if you need them.  =)

On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 4:59 PM, Robert Fisher <refisher@mchsi.com> wrote:

> So how much real-world power/effect will that additional .3 get you?
>
> re: Benny- every time I see one of those posts I think 'there's no way he
> got paid what that job was worth...' He should take his skillz to Northern
> California, where he can get paid a premium for his magic without having to
> deal with all that rust, with enough Vanagons around to keep him in beer
> forever. He'd be a lot closer to Mexico, too.
>
> Cya,
> Robert
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Warren Lail
> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 4:09 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Rust ...
>
> Benny Boy wrote: "That van as a new heart now... run's like a champ."
>
> It looks great Ben.  I'm thinking of upgrading my 2.2 subie to a 2.5.  Lots
> of extra work or is it fairly straightforward? (I installed the 2.2 myself,
> so I'm familiar with the general labor requirements.)
>
> I have lots more power than my 2.1Boxer, but I could use more!
>
> Warren in Santa Fe
> 88 Westy
>

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Jake

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