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Subject:Re: Road trip
From:David Bjorkman
Date:Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:35:01 -0500

<div style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 24px"><DIV><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>Hi Neil;</FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>Engine ran great, very smooth, although I noticed some loss of power while climbing&nbsp;at high altitude (also was running at more than 5000 lbs, very&nbsp;close to max load), but with the increased RPM range it was no problem going up steep hills in 3rd gear at 55 to 60 MPH.&nbsp; Running AC had very little effect on power, but I couldn't help but shut it down on really long pulls uphill.&nbsp;On flats and downhill (of course) I could go just as fast as I wanted.&nbsp; Fuel usage was about 21 to 22 MPG at 75 to&nbsp;85 MPH, about 25MPG while in Nat. Parks at 40 to 50 MPH</FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>I'm not sure about the Mk4 engines, but the Gen 5 has squirters and is one of the reasons I went this route.&nbsp; You can check out FAS website for more info on the engine, kits and installation.</FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>Dave B.</FONT></DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV style="MARGIN: 5px 0px; BORDER-TOP: #bcbcbc 1px solid"></DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px">On 07/11/12, <SPAN>neil n&lt;musomuso@gmail.com&gt;</SPAN> wrote:</SPAN><DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; COLOR: #000000; FONT-SIZE: 12px">Hi Dave.<DIV><BR></DIV><DIV>Sounds like a great trip.</DIV><DIV><BR></DIV><DIV>How'd the new engine do?</DIV><DIV><BR></DIV><DIV>I'm planning on a swap for my '88 and currently deciding which (DIY) route to take.&nbsp;</DIV><DIV><BR></DIV><DIV>Do the Mk4 2.0 engines have oil squirters?&nbsp;</DIV><DIV><BR></DIV><DIV>Much thanks for any engine swap details you may have.</DIV><DIV><BR></DIV><DIV>Neil.<BR><BR><BR><BR></DIV></DIV></div>