Yes,
Especially if used with 1.9 (digi-jet) fuel injection.
More stroke, torque
Larger throttle body and improved exhaust flow.
If you upgrade the cooling system that is better also.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jon Durham
Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 8:16 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon

Is a 2.1L that much more powerful than a 1.9L?

On 5/9/2012 3:06 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:
> an option of course, is to put in a 2.1.
> One bolts in perfectly where a 1.9 was, using all outside 1.9 parts
> Though at that point, I usually put 2.1 exhaust and complete  intake
> on them, but still run Digijet EFI and the 1.9 cooling system - this
> will give you  a pretty strong runner waterboxer engine where you had
> a 1.9 before.
> I'm very pleased with mine.
>
> scott
> turbovans
>
>
> On 5/9/2012 4:31 AM, B Feddish wrote:
>> If you do decide you need a rebuild, try
>> http://www.suburbanengine.com/ though he may not be doing 1.9's anymore.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Bryan
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jon Durham
>> Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 7:30 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: New Engine Wanted: 85 Vanagon
>>
>> I know there is probably a mountain of info on this digest about
>> acquiring a new engine.
>>
>> I think my engine is slowly dying.  Doesn't seem to have the nearly
>> the pep it had just a few years ago.
>>
>> My mechanic in Huntsville is leery of the rebuild engines for sale
>> from Vanagon part suppliers.
>>
>> Who supplies a reliable engine for my 85 Vanagon?
>> --
>> "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains
>> unawakened." Anatole France
>>
>

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