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Subject:Re: BenT VW items
From:Dan N
Date:Wed, 12 Jun 2019 07:51:26 -0700

ooppps...

NO timing change required

dan

On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 7:50 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> there's NO recommended spark plugs to use... but my preference is NGK
> BP6ET (3 prongs plug) I use them on all my vans.
>
> I don't know the stock ratio... you have to ask Marco for that.
>
> dan
>
> On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 7:45 AM Pat Spragge <spraggepat@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> A couple of questions...
>>
>> Regarding the injectors, is there a preferred spark plug to use? Is there
>> any need to change timing from the standard setting?
>>
>> ...and the rockers, what is the stock ratio?
>>
>> Thx,
>> Patrick
>>
>> > On Jun 11, 2019, at 9:46 PM, Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > hi Dean,
>> >
>> > my observations here are subjective, some of us may agree, some not...
>> so
>> > take it as they are...
>> > on our 2 vans, my son's 2WD tintop and my Syncro tintop, both 2,1 WBX...
>> > we installed Marco's fuel injectors on both..
>> > - it was big improvement in responsiveness  in acceleration on passing
>> on
>> > freeway at 55mph and up...
>> >
>> > we installed later on a set of 1,25 rocker arms from Marco on both
>> > engines...
>> > - it's even better... idle is smoother...
>> > - we feel we have more HP
>> > - requiring less downshift on uphill grades
>> >
>> > so... please take it as is... if you got a set and don't have the same
>> > result... please don't blame me...
>> >
>> > I'd recommend the Marco's injectors first then later 1.25 rocker arms...
>> >
>> > regards
>> >
>> > dan
>> >
>> >> On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 8:57 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>> >>
>> >>                Dan
>> >>
>> >>        What do the Marco 1.25Rockers do for You ~
>> >>
>> >>> On 11 Jun , 2019, at 8:38 PM, Dan N wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> I don't use FB... I am not sure if I posted or mentioned some of the
>> >> items
>> >>> I like... here's a recap:
>> >>>
>> >>> - stainless steel coolant hoses
>> >>> - all the silicone hoses around the engine
>> >>> - Marco fuels injectors
>> >>> - Marco 1.25 rocker arms
>> >>>
>> >>> dan
>> >>
>>
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