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Subject:Re: 2.1L Cylinder barrel rebore (Wow!)
From:Stuart
Date:Tue, 21 Dec 1999 19:56:02 -0800

Really tempting, isn't it?

Well, he does offer a one year unlimited mileage warranty on his
standard rebuilds, but I wonder if he does on the performance stuff.

I like the idea he has of increasing the stroke with the offset crank
journal grind and using Chevy rods.  Couple that with a 2.5 mm overbore
and you might get enough more low end torque to actually feel for an
extra $350 (plus rods). He says that makes the 2.1 nearly a 2.4!

I am going down to visit him soon and see if I can talk to some of his
wasserboxer customers.

John Rodgers wrote:
>
> HOLY COW!!!
>
> Stuart, this guy gives a whole new meaning to the words "Tweaking your
> wasserboxer!!"
>
> And he strongly states reliability is not lost in the process!!!
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Rodgers
> "88 GL Owner
>
> Stuart wrote:
>
> > You will love this fellow's Web site: Strictly German Autowerks.
> > http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/9008/parts4.html
> >
> > I have spoken with him, and he does bore cylinders and has sources for
> > oversize pistons.  How big is your wallet?
> >
> > Keep us posted if you pursue any of his mods.
> >
> > Stuart

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