NPC - Ye Olde Vanagon Thread, Let's (try to) rebuild a WBX engine |
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NPC - Ye Olde Vanagon Thread, Let's (try to) rebuild a WBX engine |
Chris H. |
Feb 18 2015, 10:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Saw this over on Pelican....these guys seem to be very committed to RELIABLE swaps... love the passion! The Focus engine is only 130 HP stock but pretty cool. Which way does the Zetec spin?
Bostig Just thought there are a lot of Vanagon fans here who might like to see this. If you have never done a swap you might think the complete kit less engine, ECU and power steering pump is expensive @ $6k to which I say (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) . |
euro911 |
Mar 16 2015, 02:10 PM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California |
I should buy that Syncro and stick the Westy pop-top on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ...
... except my wife would probably beat me to a bloody pulp (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) |
Chris H. |
Mar 18 2015, 06:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 4,028 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Chicago 'burbs Member No.: 73 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I should buy that Syncro and stick the Westy pop-top on it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ... ... except my wife would probably beat me to a bloody pulp (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Sale pending on the Synchro... Mark (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ? Interesting stats on the Vanagon F/R balance and dimensions... What do you do for suspension when you double or triple the power? Is there an aftermarket for that stuff to stiffen it up and get it lower ? |
KELTY360 |
Mar 18 2015, 08:37 AM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,031 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Interesting stats on the Vanagon F/R balance and dimensions... What do you do for suspension when you double or triple the power? Is there an aftermarket for that stuff to stiffen it up and get it lower ? The stock Syncro suspension is pretty beefy as it stands. My eg33 probably adds 150-200# which probably means my weight distribution flips to ~49/51. The Syncro comes stock with a stout front sway bar but none in the rear. I've upgraded to the larger Audi brake package in the front while the rears are stock drums. I've had a couple of instances of 'panic braking' due to careless drivers and the brakes were superb, helping to maintain precise control. Handling is surprisingly nimble, no doubt enhanced by the additional power. Instead of relying on momentum driving, the pedal under the right foot is actually functional. This is especially satisfying on mountain roads with uphill hairpins. For my rig, lowering is not desirable and I am aware of a higher cg; but it's not uncomfortable by any means. I think the Vanagon suspension is over-engineered for the stock engine and doubling the power serves to unlock attributes hidden by weak performance. I really like driving Tintipi. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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