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Subject:30-50 challenge with DJ-code WBX
From:Chris S
Date:Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:13:23 -0400

As some of you may know i have been working on transplanting a 2.1L WBX
DJ-code engine into my '84 Westy.  I used every single piece of equipment
from the DJ-code engine, from dual ECUs, wiring harness, catalytic
converter, Stebro stainless muffler, full stainless exhaust, all the
sensors, air box, air intake hoses, and the cooling system.

Today I put it up to the challenge.

The result:  8 seconds with 180lbs of kids on board.

As a comparison the original 1.9L WBX did it in 11 seconds without the kids
on the same section of the road.

So... it's a 37% improvement.  The engine offers so much more power anywhere
in the power band.  It will pull eagerly up to the rev limiter.

You can see other tests here: http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge.htm

According to the numbers this puts me inline with the GoWesty magical WBX
engines.  :-)

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Chris S.
Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"

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