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Subject:Re: Flywheel Lightening
From:Mark B. Magee
Date:Tue, 9 Mar 1999 21:35:52 -0600

Robert Lilley wrote:

> > 3.  If not this, then how to get an easier revving motor?  Get the Audi
> > 5 cyl?
>
> No.
> Install a walker turbo muffler, 1.25 ratio rockers with swivel rhino feet,
> Chromoly push rods, free flow air filter- K&N, other, depending on miles New
> air flow meter (track wears out sending erroneous signal to brainbox)
>
> I hve done this and more to my engine and it goes to 5600 rpms strong.

Robert,What ballpark percentage HP increase would you say you gained by these
mods. Sounds -very- interesting to me as I've decided to stay wasserboxer, but
need a little more umph for trailer towing on my 91 Westy. All my apps are K&N
Filtercharged when added to my fleet.

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