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Subject:Re: 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)
From:aatransaxle
Date:Mon, 25 May 2009 13:12:39 -0700

Yes..was running a turbo. I didn't have the wherewithall to get the fuel
system dialed in so the mixture was right. Then along came the Zetec
option..Never looked back.
Gained about 30+ hp and it drove perfectly...Just like the Zetec or a Subie
2.2..only still had 47 miles of coolant hose. Oh, and water jacket
gaskets..and..and..
Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
86 Syncro Westy
Zetec in the trunk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 9:46 AM
Subject: Re: 1.9 Wasserboxer differences? (63 kW vs 66 kW)

> On May 25, 2009, at 12:00 AM, Jake de Villiers wrote:
>
>> Seriously, Daryll was running a 5psi boost turbo on his WBX - I
>> think I've got pix here if you need them.  =)
>
> Operative word = was.
>
> Him got Zetec in his Syncro now and turbo-charging a weak engine is
> not high on my list of priorities. Changing distributor curves and
> exhaust systems sounds like much more fun!
>
> Thanks Jake.
>
> Jim

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