

| 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 at high altitude (also was running at more than 5000 lbs, very 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. Running AC had very little effect on power, but I couldn't help but shut it down on really long pulls uphill. On flats and downhill (of course) I could go just as fast as I wanted. Fuel usage was about 21 to 22 MPG at 75 to 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. You can check out FAS website for more info on the engine, kits and installation.</FONT></DIV><DIV><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma></FONT> </DIV><DIV><FONT size=3 face=Tahoma>Dave B.</FONT></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </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<musomuso@gmail.com></SPAN> wrote:</SPAN><DIV> </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. </DIV><DIV><BR></DIV><DIV>Do the Mk4 2.0 engines have oil squirters? </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>
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