

| Subject: | Re: 1.9 and 2.1 All that different in power? |
| From: | Jeff Palmer |
| Date: | Mon, 24 Apr 2017 20:08:59 -0500 |
Steve any trouble getting service or do you do it all yourself? Thanks Jeff > On Apr 24, 2017, at 8:00 PM, Steve Bonde <seb007@LIVE.COM> wrote: > > My 2.5 Subaru fit like a dream thanks to Rocky Mountain Westy, and now I pass cars going up hills at 60mph at 11,000ft. I couldn't believe how much better it ran over Berthoud and Loveland passes than it ever did with the old 2.1. There are a lot fewer hoses and it's now easier to work on. The 1.27 drive in the automatic also makes it run at ~3500rpm @ 70 mph. > > Be a purist if you want, we'll wave when we pass. My kids love the looks they get when people realize they're being passed by a van again...at 11,000ft...on an 8-10% grade. > > Steve B. > '90 Carat > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 24, 2017, at 6:49 PM, Jason <uberhare@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> If both engines are tuned up and running correctly the difference is >> there. Not huge, but enough to help get over some of those hills! My >> Whitestar is running the stock 2.1 on 15" wheels and it cruises well >> between 120-130kph (GPS true speed). I can't say any of my 1.9's ever did >> that very well. >> >> On a side note, my 3H diesel 5 speed showed up on the weekend. 2.0TDI >> project is about to begin.....who wanted a 2,1? :) >> >> Jason >> Uberbus >> >>> On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>> Hi folks, >>> >>> I’d be interested in hearing from those that have had both a 1.9 >>> and a 2.1 motor. >>> >>> A friend replaced his 1.9 last year with a rebuilt 2.1 and said it was >>> stronger but not anything to write home about. He seemed to think his 1.9 >>> was close enough that I keep considering maybe just getting my 1.9 re built >>> by one of our skilled list members. >>> >>> So, what real differences in power are there? >>> >>> And, are there any benefits to my earlier 1.9? >>> >>> Eric Caron >>> 85 GL Auto >>> >>>
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